British Naval Program Pushes Big Dreadnoughts and Carriers
Washington reports British naval estimates keep the fleet as the world’s strongest. Largest battleships will be built in private yards at Armstrong and Peakfield plus the Portsmouth dockyard, with Devonport’s fleet excluded. One aircraft carrier is planned and a single experimental submarine, while mine layers from Germany shape fears of renewed sea power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armstrong and Peakfield Shipbuilding Companies
Royal Naval Dock Yard
Portamouth
Devonport
Lady Aster
District Inn
Admiralty Naval Callmates
Percy
Sir Pet
England
Nevis
Gasland
Hood
Beauty Paste Removes Hair Easily
An ad describes using a delatone paste to remove facial upper lip and arm hair. Mix powder with water to form a thick paste apply two minutes then rub off and wash. Warns to keep the product in its original package to avoid disappointment.
Bates-Huyler Accident Case Heard in Greenwich Court
The Bates-Huyler case seeks damages of 10090 dollars from Coulter D. Huyler after a Greenwich accident on September 20, 1920. Mary Elizabeth Bates, administratrix for Charles X. W. Bates, sues for injuries and death of Bates, a motorcycle sidecar passenger killed in the collision with Redfield L. Forrest driving Huyler’s car. Witnesses describe Bates’s fatal head injury and Coope’s broken leg as the vehicles collided at Round Alley and North Ridge yards in Greenwich. Surviving family includes Mrs Bates and six children. defense denies recklessness and excessive speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles X. W. Bates
Harrison
Greenwich
John 5. Reeler
Mary Elizabeth Bates
Coulter D. Huyter
Bates
Samuel Coope
Hilgler
Redfield L. Forrest
Round Ail
North Ridge Yards
Bales
Coope
Coone
Huyler
Purchast Xni
Rough Hill
Bartlett Camp to Meet for Memorial
Memorial Day plans by Franklin Bartlett Camp, Sons of Veterans, include a hall meeting at 925 Main Street this evening. On Sunday May 22 members will assemble at cemeteries to honor comrades with a plant symbol on each grave. A Patriotic Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church will feature Rev Alexander Algon Jr. A discussion on a membership drive runs July 1 to September 3.
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Franklin Bartlett
Sons of Veterans
Main Street
A. R
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Aligon, Jr
Illinois grain exchange bill passes Senate in Springfield
A bill to place Illinois grain exchange operations under state agriculture regulation passed the State Senate and advances to the House. The measure aims to standardize oversight of grain markets within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
State Senate
Lace and Organdy Collars and Edgings for Women
Beauty-bringers of lace and organdy offer collars in white or color with filet and Venise edges priced from 1 to 63 cents. Organdy sets, vestes and cuffs range 1 to 3.50 dollars, while vesting bands and lace trims sell from 1 to 6.50 dollars per yard. Center aisle rear.
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Venice
Turkish dolls and kimonos on sale today
Turkish dolls priced 25 cents. Record books offered at 25 cents. Attractive rattles also 25 cents. Turkish kimonos with safety straps and leaders priced 65 cents each.
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Pierce-Arrow
Buffalo
The
Geo. B. Wuestefeld Company
Bridgeport
New Haven
Waterbury
Asia
Fairfield Ave
Britain
Britzshawic
Opticians
Bridgeport Aidgepory
Cutiura
Bartlett
Illinois Grains Exchange
Ob Jenghand
Conn Wheesdas
Copenhagen
Price
Howeo
the Howland Dry Goods Company
Conlin & Green, Inc
Elm ST
Connecticut
Barnum
Automobile School
Main St
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