Trust Companies Criticized as Tax Collectors in Hartford County
Hartford scene reports Tax Commissioner Blodgett condemning towns use of trust companies as municipal tax collectors and treasurers. He questions legality and constitutionality of Windsor and Riverside selections and East Hartford service for Meadow, Silver Lake districts, urging municipalities to avoid such practices statewide.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Hartford County
William H. Blodgett
Windsor
Windsor Trust Company
Broomfield
Board of Finance
Riverside Trust Company
East Hartford Trust Company
Meadow
Silver Lake
Zemo Skin Remedy for Itching and Irritations
Zemo quickly stops itching and relieves skin irritations such as eczema pimples rashes dandruff and chafing when used as directed. It penetrates and cleanses soothing the skin and is a clean dependable healing liquid available for 01 and 1.00.
Old Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Recipe
Sage Tea and Sulphur restore natural hair color when faded or gray. The home method evolved into a ready made Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores for about 73 cents. Applied with a brush, it darkens hair evenly and quickly, making it look thicker and glossier.
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Wreth
Hvers Bod
I Crew Captured on Ram Boat Plead Not Guilty
Newport men Janes Evans Nels Christensen Wilam Lacrey and Richard Doran faced United States District Court pleas of not guilty to indictments alleging conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act tariff laws and defrauding customs on liquor seized from the power schooner Rhode Island in Narragansett Bay. Doran posted 4 000 bond and the others each provided 2 500 sureties.
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Providence
Associated Press
Janes Evans
Nels Christensen
Wilam Lacrey
Richard Doran
Newport
Narragansett Bay
Coast Guard
Rhode Island
United States District Court
Doran
Coolidge Proclaims Armistice Day Observance
President Calvin Coolidge issues a proclamation to observe Armistice Day on November 11, 1927. He calls for displaying the U S flag on government buildings and urges Americans to mark the day in schools and churches with prayers and ceremonies fostering peace and friendly international relations. The proclamation notes the 1918 end of World War I and cites a 1926 concurrent resolution.
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Washington
Associated Press
Pres
Coolidge
United States of America
Senate
House of Representatives
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Frank B. Kellogg
Car Wreck Ditches Robinsons’ Car. Mrs. Robinson Severely Hurt
In Longmeadow on a curve a speeding car traveling in the opposite direction forced the Robinsons car off the highway. Mrs. John Robinson suffered serious injuries including a compound leg fracture, while Mr. Robinson was less hurt. Both were taken to a local hospital. Mrs. Robinson had recently left a Boston hospital for which she was to visit again. The incident did not stop traffic or the war.
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Springfield
Mass
Associated Press
John Robinson
New York City
Longmeadow
Nujol Ad Promotes Natural Body Detox and Clean Blood
An old advertisement extols Nujol as a harmless antidote to digestive poisons and food wastes. It claims the product absorbs and carries out poisons, softens waste matter, and promotes regular evacuation without drugs or medicines. Distributed by Standard Oil’s Chemical Products Division.
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Local Man Builds Front Seat Jack Invention Tale
Commander Alexander McNab, famed for maritime devices, recounts a drizzly night tire scare ending with a front seat operated jack. He touts a combined shock absorber jack invention and recalls patents while preserving his inventor reputation amid a muddy car mishap.
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Alexander McNab
Laurel Avenue
Mrs. McNab
Mauretania
McNab
Commander McNab
Cragrles
Wil
Alvin Sterling Silver Club: Lorna Doone Set Prices
Pricing shows variations for different piece counts of Alvin Sterling Silver Club Lorna Doone items. Notable tiers include 96 pieces for 80.50, 50 pieces for 152.25, 96 pieces for 260.50, 26 pieces for 86.75, 50 pieces for 166.75, 450 pieces for 408.00, plus multiple entries for 26 and 50 pieces and 90 pieces with prices 73.75, 156.75, and 282.00 respectively.
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Lorna Doone
Nations 3-days Special Selling Event at Super-Vogue
A three day sale at Nations offers low prices on sewing and craft supplies. Mercerized thread, bias tape, darning cotton, elastic, fasteners, pins, shoe trees, garment hangers and safety pins dominate the promotions with item counts and bulk deal pricing highlighted.
Snuggle Rugs Feature For Cold Games And Travel
Gaily colored Snuggle Rugs are described as bag like with a zipper fastening. They warm feet during Princeton at New Haven Yale at Harvard trips and other cold day games or motor journeys. Christy Flanagan is noted as a fan.
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Christy Flanagan
Princeton
New Haven
Yale
Harvard
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Blodgett
Icrew
Ander McNab
Alvin Sterling
Richmond
Della Robbia
Beldreport, Connecticut
Darwin
Howland’s
Bridgeport
Lizak
Nations
Kuppenheimer
Stetson
Alain
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