Army expansion bills move in Senate to boost troops
Three wartime bills were introduced in the Senate to swell the army. Senator Poindexter urged immediate action to draft 1.5 million more men, Senator Read proposed adding 3 million, and Senator Smith sought to raise the force to 6 million. Poindexter cited war department talks and urged quick action without delay.
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Washington
America
Senate
Poindexter
Read
Missouri
Smith
Georgia
Congress
Addres
Jubilee's Partner XY Travails of a Wandering Puppy Voice
A young narrator recalls being stranded at a city rail yard with Jubilee and other dogs. They endure hunger, beg at houses for water and scraps, drink from a hydrant, roam late to find shelter, and dream of home while a stray puppy named Jubilee bonds with the narrator and prays for reunion.
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Niles
Thomas Aristides
Peenuts
Nibs
Nils
Missis
Ant
Jubilee
How Diplomatists Get Two Year Prison Term
San Francisco report notes federal court verdicts assigning two year prison terms to diplomatists in a case spanning international negotiations. Legal action centers on alleged improprieties connected to official duties with details withheld.
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San Francisco
Fairfield Starts for Triple Quota with New Rallies
Fairfield reports over 174100 in Liberty loan subscriptions, has met its third quota, and launches new rallies. Open air meetings start today in front of Sherman school with Red Cross volunteers distributing literature. Junior and senior speeches at Fairfield High today, with local leaders speaking Saturday. Women’s Liberty loan committee leads the drive. officers listed. A fundraiser by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Fairfield Congregational will feature Dr Warmarkar of Bombay as speaker tomorrow. Court news covers John Tomaskie and Tom Kiteho on intoxication charges, with fines set by Judge Wakeman. Notices note Miss Lillian P. Collis departing for New Jersey after winter with Red Cross work. Company M Fairfield Home Guard drilled last night.
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Fairfield
Sherman School
Red Cross
C'Lock
Wairfield High School
William Glover
Warmarkar
Bombay
India
John Tomaskie
Bacon Wakerman
Tomaskie
Fairfield Memorial Library
John McGarry
Tom Kiteho
Southport
Tie
Charles Smith
Wakeman
Hho
Costa
Lillian P. Collis
Anna B. Jennings
Sunmihalme
New Jersey
Collis
Fairfield Chapter
Company M
Presbyterians Would Become Episcopalians
In Sound Beach the first Presbyterian church voted to apply to join the Episcopal denomination as part of St. John's Stamford parish. Most members favor the move and many Sound Beach Episcopalians will join, forming a chapel with a minister in charge. The church was started by Congregationalists. Washington plans 100000 comfort kits to replace a previous order for 20000, with no time limit on allotments. St. Thomas auxilliary supports Red Cross efforts, making about 1800 dressings weekly plus hospital garments. Mrs. Joseph Burlinson leads. The first of three state conferences occurs tomorrow in Foot Guard hall Hartford, with Fairfield delegates named.
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Stamford
First Presbyterian Church of
Sound Beach
St. John's Giarvish
Washington
St. Thomas’ Auxilliary
Red Cross
Joseph Burlinson
Foot Guard Hall
Hartford
Fairfield
Joseph St. Imint
Frank
Cnild
William H. Paulding
H. O. Sutton
Henry 5. Glover
William E. Smith
Auiss Lindquist
Conservation of Labor Is Not Yet Needed
War department acting Secretary Crowell told the Senate Military Committee that universal mobilization for industrial service is not yet ready for consideration. He noted other departments are more interested and would seek Congress help if needed, but for now the War Department will await recommendations from others.
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Washington
War Department
Crowell
Senate Military Committee
McCunber
Congress
Eyes for Navy campaign boosts Bridgeport donations
Donations of field glasses and photographic lenses pour into the Bridgeport War Bureau for forwarding to Franklin D Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, as part of the eyes for the navy campaign. Donors include Robert B Wakeman J R Parraga Mrs Richard Jewell Charles Pullan J R Woodhull I L Belden H A Chaffee.
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Bridgeport War Bureau
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Franklin J. Roosevelt
H. A. Chaffee
Peterson's Ointment promises relief for sore feet
A vintage advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for inflamed, smarting, burning feet and related skin ailments. It claims many testimonials, notes a 30 cent price, and offers refunds if it fails to satisfy, advising nightly use after washing the feet.
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Mart
Peterson
America
Prays for Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty
Annie Sinchuk of Arctic street sought a divorce from Marvel Sinchuk of Kossuth street in an additional session of the superior court. Witnesses testified he came home intoxicated nearly every night and a family friend said he threw her into a chair. Sinchuk denied the charges. Judge Warner reserved decision in the case.
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Annie Sinchuk
Arctic Street
Warner
Superior Court
Marvel Sinchuk
Kossuth Street
Sinchuk
CLEC
Young Men’s Christian association convention held at Airfield church
The second annual Sherman hall convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Fairfield County gathered at 6:30 pm in the Airfield Congregational Church parlors. Rev. James B. Whitthot, noted football player and YMCA worker, gave an address. Fairfield Red Cross asks for wool socks as demand rises with more men in service. knitting socks urged, sweaters and helmets currently less needed. Teachers note school work remains stable as students knit and help with wartime efforts. An emergency request from the Red Cross concludes the note.
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Balefield
Fairfield
America
Pink Pills touted to restore blood and energy
An old advertisement claims anemia causes breathlessness and pallor and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the remedy. It cites Mrs Edith Foulds of North Andover Mass, describing three boxes restoring strength, appetite, and color. It endorses pills as best for building blood with free booklets and pricing.
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Wiliams
Edith Foulds
Brown's Court
North Andover
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Little Girl Saved by Elixir Letter Ad Sparks Hope
A letter from Mrs. Lb of MeLead Street Harbor Salne praises Dr True's Elixir for children claiming a sick girl with worms improved after using the remedy. The ad lists worm symptoms and urges purchase at 40¢ 60¢ or 1.00 plus writing to Dr J.F. Tene & Co Auburn Mine for further details.
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MeLead
Salne
Trus
Dr.frue
Dr. J. FF. Tene & Co
Auburn
Mine
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