Missing girl found in home of ex opera singer
Thirteen year old Blanche Riggins of Waycross was found in the home of H. M. Corai an ex opera singer by Ware County police chief O Metres. Corai a shipbuilder described as educated said he had known the girl for two years but claimed ignorance of her age. Four people were taken to Waycross while authorities considered kidnapping charges.
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Brunswick
H. M. Corai
Blanche Riggins
Waycross
O. Metres
Ware County
Ior
Corsi
Latham
Herman Browning
W. B. Risgihs
Hinthie
Hires
Telegraphed Lines Missing in Six Florado Counties
Five counties Florado Baca Hinsdale Jackson Moffat Rio Blanco lack telegraphic facilities. The report notes these areas without access to telegraph communications and highlights regional infrastructure gaps.
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Denver
Florado
Baca
Hinsdale
Jackson
Moffat
Rio Blanco
Not How Old But How Active To Health
An ornate ad claims Foley Pills diuretic keep the body active and healthy. It touts 25 years of constant use and guarantees satisfaction with the product sold everywhere.
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Ackerman
Barbectort
Ohio
Ady
The Fun Shop Parody and Jokes Mix From Old Press Pages
A collage of humorous imitations and light verse from a vintage Fun Shop section includes spoof editorials by Maxson Foarball Juded and assorted comedy bits. The items feature playful dialogue about brides, rent, oddball love lines, and many pun laden quips.
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the Fun Shop
Maxson Foarball
Juded
Settlement Reaches $2,207 in McCarthy Train Injury Case
Willimantic May 12 AP Anna T McCarthy sued the New Haven railroad in Windham county court over injuries from a February 12 1926 train strike at Bridge Street crossing. The case sought $25 000 but settled out of court for 2 207 according to reports after adjournment.
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Willimantic
Anna T. McCarthy
Willmantic
New Haven Railroad
Windham County
Tr O
Miss McCarthy
Diamond claims worthless in Grasfontain fields
In Torannesburg South Africa a Heparty from Grasfontain reports that while the new diamond fields show rich patches the overall claim areas are deemed worthless for prospectors due to the deluge of low quality stones and uncertain yields.
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Torannesburg
South Africa
Mrs Daniel Olson Elected Grasmere PTA Head
Fairfield May 1 Special Mrs Daniel B Olson was elected president of the Grasmere Parent Teacher Association at the annual meeting. Other officers include Mrs Elting vice president Mrs Harry second vice president Mrs Wens Hun third vice president Walter Thomas fourth vice president Mrs Sidney Fischer cor responding secretary Miss Grace Sh ley treasurer and Mrs H Tarby ton recording secretary. Reports from the Hartford convention were presented by committee members including Mrs Plancon Mrs Baun ders Mrs Walker Sydney Fisher and Mrs Milliken. The History of Music by Miss Ethel Pigg and songs by Miss Fita rey and accompanist Miss Pigg were featured. Plans for presenting Princess Chrysanthe mum on May 26 were discussed. There was a strike at McKesson and Robing factory on Grasmere avenue. Tonight Boy Scouts meet at First Church parlor. Unquone Tribe of Red Men meet at Well Moon's hall. Fairfield Legion plans an old fashioned and modern dance chaired by C Ebbe Carlson. A Red Men’s alley match game All Stars vs Black Rocks. Timely Topics club meets at Miss Finette B Nichols’ home with a program on the legislative session led by Mrs J W Curtis. Picnic luncheon start time one o'clock. Committee arrangements are led by Mrs Mabel Overbaugh and section chairmen Mrs Risapp Mrs Jennings Mrs McGarry Mrs Redfield and Miss Nichols.
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Fairfield
Daniel B. Olson
Grasmere Parent Teacher Association
Grasmere
Elting
Harry
Wens Hun
Walter Thomas
Sidney Fischer
Grace Shley
H. Tarbyton
Jennie Fitarey
Miss Pigg
McKesson and Robing Company
Grasmere Avenue
Boy Scouts of America
First Church of Christ
Tribe of Red Men
Well Moon
American Legion Post
C. Ebbe Carlson
All Stars
Black Rocks
Topica Club
Fairfield Country Republian Women's Association
Finette B. Nicholson
Benson Road
Post Road
J. W. Curtis
Mabel Overbaugh
Frederick Risapp
Southport
R. Bradley Jennings
Greenfield Hill
John McGarry
Fairfield Center
Walter M. Redfield
Mill Plain
Finette B. Nichols
Experts to Discuss Trade Confusion Hartford Meeting
Hartford May 12 The Brooklille econ service vice president B Hutchings of New York will speak on the man of 1927 at the merchant luncheon during the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Stanford May 26. He will analyze current business confusions and offer an outlook interpretation. Henry M Shartenberg of Newaven will preside at the luncheon.
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Hartford
B. Hutchings
Brooklille Economic Service
New York City
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Stortford
Henry M. Shartenberg
Newa+ven
State Chambers Trade and Commerce Committee
Common Pleas Prosecutor Named in Torrington Appointment
Judge Elbert Wamlln of Lhat County Court of Common Pleas announced the appointment of J. Howard Roberts of Thomaston as prosecutor of the new Common Pleas Criminal Court. The first session is set for May.
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Torrington
Elbert
Wamlln
Ifield County Court of Common Pleas
J. Howard Roberts
Thomaston
Common Pleas Criminal Court
Lhat General Assembly
McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promote Weight Gain
Alberta Flogers of Decatur Illinois reports regaining health after taking McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. She gained 15 pounds in six weeks, noting improved appetite and complexion. The ad encourages 80 day use, 66 tablets for 60 cents, with money back guidance if unsatisfied.
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Alberta
Candlewick Bed Spreads On Sale This Friday And Saturday
The ideal summer bed covering, easy to launder and not require ironing, features a Cream background with Rose Blue White and Gold designs. Available Friday and Saturday only at prices $3.25 and $2.85.
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Colorado
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Mr. Judell
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Fun Shop
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Herbert
J. T. Griffin
Gilleapie
Wilton
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Wars
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Nancy Borden
Tals
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R.R
Daniel Olson
Parent-Teacher Association
Grasmere Organization
Bridgeport
Common Pleas
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Eagle Radio
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