New Standardized Motor Truck Delivers Cargo Efficiently
The army adopts the Pruck It a standardized motor truck designed by engineers from multiple firms. It stores in 260 cubic feet, a quarter of the usual space, and delivers itself for rail transport. Twenty trucks were shipped from Lima to Baltimore via Camp Meade and Camp Devens, under Army supervision, proving reliable and ready for front lines in France.
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France
Amert
Va Walor
Thouin 16
Wiesa
United States Army
Kieenux
Lima
Ohio
Camp Meade
Camp Devens
Abyss
Baltimore
PHS
Taima
Ifrance
Uniform Dress Debate At Fourteenth Women's Club Meet
At the fourteenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Two Springs Arkansas May 4, AY. D. C. Cradford urged US made clothing and warned against uniform “uniformed womenhead” while Miss Helen Louise Johnson promoted standardized dress with multiple styles. Johnson wore a standardized outfit and described practical pockets and durable fabrics.
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Two Springs
Ark
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Miss Johnson
UW. S
Crawford
eMade
United States
Comley Tenants Told to Pay City Rents After Damages Deposited
City attorney opinion explains that rents accrue once damages are deposited for property owners. City acquires highway easement on report acceptance but cannot take possession until funds are available. Agents should notify tenants to pay rents to the city. Judge Paul Miller to hear Mary D Baker will contest in estate of $4000. sister Sarah M Honnet Brown named in will, $10.
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William IT. Comiey
Miavor CL B. Wilson
Board of
Dake
Paul Miller
Mary D. Baker
Sarah A M. Honnet Brown
West Pawling
Fow Loss Settlement and Release in Trumbull
In Trumbull on May 4 a special report states Daniel Trogdanyi settled with the town over a claim for 14 chickens killed by his dogs owned by Lor danyi. An attachment on his property, placed by the selectmen, was released after he refused to pay the loss to Mrs. Edgar Clark of Daniels’ Waris. The claim, under 550, was settled with property release.
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Trumbull
Daniel Trogdanyi
Edgar Clark
Daniels
Clark
Albert Roberts
Oyoke
Mass
Thomas H. Cone
Phillip Bill
Waterhouse
Teackham
Bridgeport
Edward Ward
Weather note for Fairfield area on Main Cannon and Fairfield
Weather update reports fair skies and warmer conditions on Main Street Fairfield and Cannon Street with temperatures around 30 degrees. No precipitation indicated and winds light.
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Main St
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
War Savings Club drives support for war effort
A local store urges readers to join the War Savings Club and pledge to buy at least one War Thrift stamp per week for the rest of the year. Stamps are available from mail carriers or at participating stores, with no enforcement check, as a way to lend money to the government during the war. The Howland Junior War Savings Society has already formed, and all are urged to contribute in every possible way.
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Prater
Wien
Dolly
Uncle Sam
War Savings Club
Howland Junior War Savings Society
Linoleum Sale Highlighted at $1.19 Per Yard Today
Durable inlaid linoleum offered at $1.19 per yard with firm construction and full color patterns. Limited quantities available. today the linoleum is valued at $1.50 per square yard, with tie and small-figure designs and hardwood motifs featured.
Sunfast shades at half price in seasonable fabrics
Impressive lot of Sunfast Holland shades at half of usual price due to small hurts. White green ecru bisque 36 by 72 inches. Most have tiny flaws. Prices 75c to $2.75 for various fabrics on the Third floor. With a dress woolen shortage, these prices are doubly attractive.
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Thrift
Arcade
Wrigley’s
Rishto
Sonny
Teh Wan L
My Style
Comley
Wakechild Store
Sheffield Plate
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Arcade Corner
Howland
Iidgeport
Connonday
the Howland Dry Goods Company
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