Spirit of Lincoln Speaks Through Wartime Coincidence
Dr John Wesley Hill of Lincoln Memorial University visited Washington to inspect the unfinished Lincoln Memorial. While touring with Senators Owen and Watson a wall inscription was noted and some locals claim it echoes Abraham Lincoln’s spirit, seen as a wartime message urging unity and peace.
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Abraham Lincoln
John Wesley Hill
Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gan
Tennessee
Washington
Lincoln ‘“Memorial
Potomac Drive
University of
Hill Fis
General C. 0. Howard
Dr. Hill
Lincoln Patriotic Army
Lincoln Patriotic Amy
United States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
James B. Watson
Indiana
Lincoln Memorial
Owen
Elwood to Appeal Suspension Over Auto Registration
Constable Hezekiah Elwood of Yairfield says state policeman Virelli never warned him before arrest for failing to register an automobile. Elwood will appeal Commissioner Stoeckel's 30 day license suspension to the superior court.
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Eiawood
Hezekiah Elwood
Yairfield
R. B. Stoeckel
Virelli
Elwood
Stoecker
Neurasthenia remedies praised in early ad copy
A medical advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for nervous exhaustion caused by overwork and worry. It includes patient testimony from Mrs J Holt of Lowell Massachusetts, claims of improved vitality and blood color, and offers free books and mail orders.
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J. Holt
Boynton Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Bridgeport Woman Praises Sister After Escape from Operation
A Bridgeport woman credits her sister's survival to a remedy after doctors planned gall bladder surgery. She says the sister was deemed too weak to survive the procedure, and she recovered after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy in three weeks. The ad claims the product cleanses the intestinal tract and relieves many stomach and liver ailments, with a money back guarantee.
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Mayr
Church
Riker Drus
Oes
American Flier William Wellman Returns Home to Recover
A 23 year old aviator William A Wellman arrives in Cambridge Mass to recuperate from injuries after his plane was shot down behind German lines on March 29. He earned a French war cross and plans to return to France to rejoin the Americans. He praised American soldiers and recounted downing two German planes with Thomas Hitchcock, now a German prisoner.
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Atlantic
William A. Wellman
Nere
Cambridge
Mass
France
Wellman
Orton Sues Trolley Co for Car Damage in Milford
Orton of Milford sues Connecticut trolley company for 3500 dollars alleging negligence after a trolley car struck a tow vehicle carrying Orton’s automobile on February 1. Damages cited include 2500 dollars for repairs and additional costs. writ returnable to the superior court.
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Connecticut
Milford
Orton
Corporation
Poolroom Fight Fatality In New Haven Man Dies From Blow
Owen Gunn, 23, died at a New Haven hospital after a pool room brawl the day before. Daniel Bonne, 40, held on manslaughter charges pending coroner’s finding. Hartford veteran General Henry C. Dwight dies in his home after illness. Expropriation of linen goods targets hotels inns and restaurants per Frankfurter Yelling. broad bans include towels sheets and tablecloths with certain paper articles exempt.
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New Haven
Owen Gunn
Daniel Bonne
Wartford
Hartford
Henry C. Dwight
Hartford Hospital
General Dwight
Northampton
Mays
Roraback Secures Court Approval for Highway Change
Chairman J Henry Roraback of the Republican State Central committee testified in superior court for a petition to alter the state highway layout from Stevenson station to Monroe. Judge Warner, noting no local opposition, indicated he would approve the change due to the Connecticut Light and Power dam construction. AVANTS SALE ORDERED. President Robert Coble of Hill Coal seeks court action to force LB Cohen of New Rochelle to honor a stock sale agreement for 70 shares.
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J. Henry .Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
Tudge Warner
Superior Court
Stevenson Station
Monroe
Connecticut Light’ and Power Company
Canaan
Roraback
Warner
Avants
Robert Coble
the Hill Coal Company
LB. Cohen
New Rochelle
WN. C
Cohen
Coble
Free Home Asthma Cure Offer Promises Quick Relief
A promotional letter claims a new method cures asthma for all ages and conditions and invites a free trial at the sender's expense. It urges immediate action, promises relief from wheezing and jaroxysma, and asks readers to mail a coupon today.
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Eead
This Is The Age Of Young Women
An appeal targets women to regain youth with Q-ban Hair Color sold by druggists everywhere. The ad promises natural color, gloss, non staining scalp, and easy removal with shampooing or waving. Includes price and money-back guarantee wording.
Irish Challenge Complicates Home Rule Says George
London May 2 Premier Lloyd George's sympathy letter honors £9000 Irish workers on the Tyne bank, urging self government for Ireland. He notes difficulties persist as the challenge to Parliament's supremacy remains unresolved. The Sinn Fein and Roman Catholic leaders reportedly issued a joint statement.
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George
London
Loyd Georgaine
Tyne
Jeeland
United Kingdom
Alwieys
Honia
Honia Ruc, Viel, Recently Was Issued By the Anonalist Party
Roman ‘Agholic
Lierare
Sinn Wein
The Man or Woman Who Is out of Sorts
A health column urges readers feeling run down not to delay seeking relief and to consider trying new remedies for renewed vigor and well being. The piece emphasizes immediate action to restore vitality and suggests trying suggested approaches.
The Truth About Petersons Ointment For Eczema Piles
Advert reads that one box of Petersons Ointment cures eczema and piles, with letters from users like Mrs. Mary from Pittsburgh and Patersons from Racine praising relief after years of suffering. Claims include removing blots, preventing itching, and clearing skin. ad notes druggists guarantee.
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Mary IM
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
Paterson
Washington Avenue
Racine
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