Rhode Island Goes Republican in All Elected Offices
Early returns from Rhode Island show the Republican ticket victorious in national and state races. Senator Colt leads in 12,446 to 10,074 for O'Shaunessy. in Congress Stiness tops Green and Casey. Governor race in district tallies favors Beechman over Archambault. The piece ends with a stray social comment about anti organization sentiment.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
U. 8
Colt
O'Shaunessy
Stiness
Green
Casey
Kennedy
Troy
Beechman
Lay
Archambault
Bitro-Phosphate Promoted For Thin People
The plain bitro-phosphate is praised by physicians as a remedy for thin nervous individuals lacking vim and energy. The article notes many advertisements promising to make thin people fleshy and to develop arms, neck, and bust, replacing hollows with healthful curves.
Bitro-Phosphate Fills Nerves and Builds Flesh, Ad Claims
An advertisement touts bitro-phosphate as a remedy for thinness and weakness caused by nervous debility. It promises rapid weight gain, improved energy, and a healthier appearance by supplying organic phosphate and direct nerve nourishment, with a caution against unsuitable use for those not seeking flesh gain.
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Hartigan
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Promoted As Cure All
An old advertisement extols Mi-o-na stomach tablets as the best prescription for indigestion. It claims the product builds up the stomach, restores strength and digestion, and guarantees relief when taken in large boxes at a few cents each. The copy emphasizes relief from sour stomach and discomfort after meals.
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Maine
Fairfield G O P Wins Big in Election Returns
In Fairfield Now, nearly 2006 majority favored Republicans with only 22 vetoes cast after polls closed. Soldiers votes tilted Republican with 12 of 14 for GOP. Totals show Republicans ahead across numerous offices including Governor Marcus Holcomb and Secretary Frederick Perry, while Democrats trailed in many roles.
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Fairfield
New Canaan Again Goes Republican
In New Canaan on November 6 special election results show Charles Williamson of Darien winning a representative seat by 145 votes over Christian Swartz with a total of 353 to 208. Henry W. Gregory elected probate judge on both tickets. State totals list Holcomb 376 Spellacy 201 Wilson 368 Lockwood 209 and others with Healey 367 Merritt 362 Peck 21 percent.
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New Canaan
Tick Charles Williamson
Darien
Lockwood
Perry
Brooks
Gilpatrick
Avery
Webster
Pinney
Healey
Hewitt
Merritt
Peck
Pease
Vollmer
Williamson for Senate Darien So Votes Williamson for Senate
Darien returns show Charles Williamson, Republican, winning the state senate seat with 306 votes. Han ford F. Weed earned 164 and John F. Keating was elected Probate Judge with 466 votes. Stephen R. Hoyt won the Republican House seat by 118 votes.
Trumbull Vote Totals Show Close Lead for Holcomb
Trumbull residents cast a tight election with Holcomb leading by five votes. Totals list Holcomb 161 Spellacy 186 Wilson 155 Lockwood 160 Perry 157 Brooks 161 Gilpatric 157 Avery 159 Webster 157 Pinney 158 Healey 147 Wewitt 158 Merritt 1538 Peck 162 Pose 160 Vollmer 161 Dillon 152 Shelton 164 Paul I. Milter elected probate judge with 164 votes while Samuel Plotkin had 151. Representatives Oscar Nichols 131 votes Emil J. TGerger 18% votes.
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Darien
Charles
Wiliamson
Hanford F. Weed
John F. Keating
Propate
Stephen R. Hoyt
Charles Jonason
Holcomb
Spellacy
Wilson
Lockwood
Perry
R Brooks
Gilpatric
Avery
Webster
Finney
Henley
Hewitt
Merritt
Peck
Peese
Vollmer
Trumbull
Brooks
Pinney
Healey
Wewitt
Pose
Dillon
Shelton
Paul IT. Milter
Samuel Plotkin
Oscar Nichols
Emil J. Tgerger
Bethel Elections Highlight Close Judge and Representative Races
Special report notes Judge Cady R. Morse re elected probate judge with 341 votes. Jacob F. H. Mayhew wins Democratic side with 172. Charles K. Bailey chosen representative by fee votes. Local tallies list Holcomb 232 Sneliney 172 W ion 3438 Lockwood 174 Perry 383 Brooks 170 Glinatt 882 Avery 171 Webster 349 Pinney 171 Whealey 340 Hewitt 70 Merrit 331 Peck 173 Pease 334 Vollmer 169 Bissell 831 Sanford 171. Features a confessional anecdote and Detroit Free Press quote about luck and war talk.
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Bhcmnt
Nav
Cady R. Morse
Jacob FH. Mayhew
Charles K. Bailey
Fee
Holcomb
Sneliney
Wion
Lockwood
Perry
Brooks
Glinatt
Avery
Webster
Pinney
Whealey
Hewitt
Merrit
Peck
Pease
Vollmer
Bissell
Sanford
Milford rolls up substantial G. O. P. majority
Milford bystander returns show Republicans Eldcomb and Wilson winning by about 2300 overSpellacy and Lockwood. The ticket lines were largely straight with Holcomb for War Governor and Wilson for Lieutenant Governor leading. Representatives elected were William F. Platt and Frederick M. Smith, Republicans, over Munson and Hoyt, Democrats.
Hartford Office Seeks 1919 Automobile Marker Applications
The Hartford Motor Vehicle Department urges all owners to file fully completed applications by December 1 to retain current license numbers. Submissions post December 1 will be assigned in numeric order. Bridgeport and New Haven offices will not reserve numbers or handle mail. Meanwhile Hartford dispatched 100,000 blank application sacks to cover all mailing needs.
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Hartford
Motor Vehicle Department
Bridgeport
New Haven
Spellacy Polled High in Neighboring Newtown
NEWTOWN Nov 5 A Democratic majority of 96 is today's record here. Spellacy received 353 votes to Holcomb's 257 with other candidates including William Sanford 258 John W. Pehn 240 Charles D Morris 344 George E Hayes 261 Oscar Pugschler 355 and numerous others. One Socialist and 3 Prohibition tickets were cast.
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Newtown
Spselal
Holcomb
Spellacy
Representatives
William Sanford
John W. Fpehn
Charles D. Morris
George E. Hayes
Fudge
Oscar Pugschler
William Johnson
Lockwood
Wilson
Brooks
Perry
Avery
Gilpatric
Pinney
Hewitt
Healey
Pock
Merritt
Vollmerith
Shelton
Ditton
Thirty Majority for Republicans in Weston
Weston voters gave a steady Republican showing with majorities across contests. Hotromh 73, Spellacy 43, Wilson 72, Lockwood 43, Perry 72, Brooks 44, Gilpatric 72, Avery 44, Webster 72, Pinney 44, Healey 72, Hewitt 44, Merritt 71, Peck 45, Pease 72, Vollmer 44. Fort Senator Dillon 73, Shelton 44. War Judge of Probate Brad ley on both tickets 116. For Representatives Ti Wakeman 71, William T. Lockwood 44.
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Marcus H. Holcamh
Thomas J. Spellacy
Clifford B. Wilson
Charles D. Lockwood
Frederick L. Perry
Harry L. Brooks
G. Harold Gilpatria R
Charles S. Avery
Morris C. Wabster
Charles B. Pinney
Frank E. Healey
Harrigan Howitt
Congress
Schuyler Merritt
Lester G. Peck
Simeon Fease
William Vollmer
John B. Dillon
Edwin Q. Shelton
Dwight M. Banks
Walter H. Pafford
William ©. Burr
Clayton
Elwood
John Hawkins
Edward J. Flannagan
Samuel H. Wheeler
Charles H. Hills
Leroy P. Reach
Ralph H. Holcomb
Bacon Wakeman
Holcomb
Spellacy
Wilson
Lockwood
Perry
Brooks
Gilpatric
Avery
Webster
Pinney
Healey
Hewitt
Tilson
O'Keefe
Sherif
Donovan
Reilley
Woodruff
Falls
Platt
William F. Platt
Frederick M. Smith
Frank T. Munson
William T. Hoyt
Weston
Hotromh
Merritt
Peck
Pease
Vollmer
Fort
Dillon
Shelton
Bradley
Ti Wakeman
William T. Lockwood
Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Remedy
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup is promoted as cheaper and faster than store bought remedies. The ad claims a pint cures coughs in 24 hours or less, helps throat and chest ailments, and urges asking for 272 ounces of Pinex with directions. The endorsement lists uses for throat irritations, hoarseness, croup, bronchitis, and asthma.
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Ye Vines Co
Wayne
Ind
Adyer- Usemeont
Clerks Volunteer for Limited Service Across States
Government call directs volunteers for limited service in Bridgeport boards and Fort Stockton. Weeklong period begins November 25 with white men hired for warehouse work office clerks stenographers and typists for special service. Term ends November 20. Also 25 electricians and isolated plant operators to Washington arracks during same period.
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Bridgeport
Waoeams
Fort Stocmra
Wishington @arracks
Westport and Holcomb Vote Totals and Ties
Election returns show Holcomb leading with a small majority in Westport while several candidates including Hewitt, Merritt and Brock receive varying tallies. Probate judge and representative contests appear close with several ties and split votes among candidates named Dillon Shelton Post Bradley and others.
Three Generations Endorse Vegrtabbie Compound Remedy
Three generations of women in the community have used and recommended Lydian FL Finkham's Vegrtabbie Compound, calling it the standard remedy for women's ailments. It is described as narcotic free and made from roots and herbs under sanitary conditions, urged for any woman suffering from such ailments to try it.
Meat as kidney trouble cause ad claims salts flush aid
An advertisement touts meat as a cause of kidney trouble and urges daily meals with occasional salt flushes. It promotes four ounces of rad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast to cleanse sluggish kidneys, neutralize acids, and improve urination, labeling it an inexpensive, harmless effervescent lithia water drink.
Ely's Cream Balm Opens Stuffy Noses Fast
A vintage advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm instantly relieves head colds and catarrh by soothing swollen nasal passages. Apply a little in each nostril for quick relief from congestion, dryness, and headaches. A fragrant antiseptic cream marketed to druggists, promising instant comfort.
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Ely
Warm Draperies Offerings With Rich Velvety Fabrics
Winter days call for cozy living room draperies. A broad selection features Tudor draperies and extra heavy Cretonne and Tapestry Cloth in light to dark colors from 39 to 50 cents per yard. New ecru Madras and decorative Marquinettes join the stock with prices around 34 to 59 cents. A special lot of double bordered Scrim in white and ecru is reduced from 25 to 19 cents per yard.
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New England Glass Co
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