Barge Northrop Fractures on East River Collision
After a collision with a Standard Oil barge near Fier 4 the brass laden Sarah Ey Northrop, a new vessel carrying 350 tons of ingots and shell tops, was adrift and damaged. Captain Joseph Miller and family, of Brookton, were aboard as tugs towed her to a dock for repairs and cargo discharge at Bridgeport Metal.
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N York
Standard Oil
East River
Sarah Ey Northrop
City Dock
Bridgeport Rodard Metal Company
Busene Hughes
Northrop
Joseph Miller
Brookton
Noethrop
Ambdehton Smeeddl
New York
Miller
Expert says Otterson pistol was too clean in court
Firearm expert James F. Fitzgerald of Hartford testified for the defense in the Marion Loynes Otterson murder trial in Concord New Hampshire. He said the revolver found in the defendant’s room at the family home in Hooksett appeared unusually clean, more polished than would result from casual firing, suggesting recent cleaning.
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Concord
N. H
James F. Fitzgerald
Hartford
Conn
Marion Loynes Otterson
Maurice Otterson
Hooksettle
Massachusetts Adopts 2.75 Per Cent Beer Law
The Massachusetts Senate passed the 2.75 per cent beer bill by a 28 to 6 vote, sending it to Governor Coolidge. The report also notes nationwide price shifts in cities like Frankfort, Pomona, and Long Beach, and mentions a barge shipment of coal for the Cannes Goat Co. and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad arriving as a needed supply.
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Boston
State Senate
Coolidge
Cannes~ Goat Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Spring cleaning ends and garden tools take the lead
Busy housekeepers pursue spring chores while men help in gardens. Stores offer ready aids to make gardening enjoyable with steel hoes mats and painted shovels. Prices include one dollar to two dollars for various garden tools and sets for children and women.
Household goods sale list with varied discounts
A dense OCR fragment lists housecleaning items and prices across categories. Items include stove polish, metal polish, toilet paper, mops, cloths, brooms, curtains, sponges, rope, strainers, iron sets, tea kettles, knives, forks, spoons, and kitchen trays. Many entries show regular per-item prices and unclear quoted discounts, suggesting a broad sale or catalog page with frequent misspellings and garbled terms.
Refrigerators with Pure White Lining For Clean Kitchens
Advertises heavy durable refrigerators with white enamel lining in apartment and side-icing styles priced from 33 to 90 dollars. Describes two- and three-door models with porcelain lining removable racks and drain-pipe. Also promotes hardwood models with insulation priced 35 to 90 dollars in Fourth Door.
Comfort and beauty in couch hammocks and furnishings
A historic listing describes couch hammocks as more than lounge aids, praising their appearance, comfort, and versatility. It touts adjustable frames, resilient mattresses, and durable National springs, with khaki and gray canvas options priced from $2 to $39, noting full setups with chains, hooks, and pillows on display.
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Davenport
Screens for Porch Frame Description
Durable basswood porch screens built solidly with no slats to prevent warping. Twine webbing and oil hang evenly, supported by sturdy pulleys and ropes. Finely finished in brown, the item measures three to ten feet wide and is described with strong, practical construction details.
Khaki comfortables for summer and cottage use
Vintage notice describes khaki comfortables and silk bordered items for summer use. It highlights durable rugged fabric, cotton fillings, and various sizes such as 72 by 28 inches. Also mentions flowered and silkolene table items, satin borders, and decorative patterns in Persian figures.
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Bridgeport
Otterson
Massachusetts
Royal, Household
Hans
Ted
G.w.fairchild & Sons
Main Street Arcade Corner
Eck
Ridgenort
Tuescayy
Jersey
Ares
Ko Rlss
Warren Hoes
Weeding Hees Fkolbmri
Ameo
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Bridgeport Grocery CO
Cor
Broad and Prospect Sts
Telephone Barnum
Libby
Armours
Silverdale
D. H. Meymarian
Golden Hill ST
Modern House Painting CO
Verdin Avenue
Mantler’s Baby Shop
Arca Bar
Tere
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