Fire damages Bennett home and neighbors on Elmwood
Spontaneous combustion of clothes in the attic of Edward Bennett at 58 Elmwood Avenue caused a morning fire just before 10. The flames swept the Bennett house and damaged two adjacent homes, with about $2,000 in losses. Fire units from Laurel and Elmwood responded, saving the Bennett residence from total destruction.
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Edward Bennett
Elm Avood Avenue
Bennett
Hex
Laurel
Elmwood
Promnt
Questionnaires Sent Back for Division Six Draft Board
Questionnaires mailed by Division Six Draft Board must be returned completed to the board's office so files can be completed.
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Omdala
Division Six
Draft Board
The
Board
Father Follows Infant Daughter in Death
Following the death of his infant Howard Will Tough as infancy at birth time Tish Traniskwentvenue a victim of the same disease which caused the death of his child. Mr Williamson seemed to be in good health and his death will come as a surprise to a large circle of his friends. He is survived by his wife Bertha and three small children. Arrangements for funeral have not been completed.
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Howard
Williamson
Bertha
Bay State Loafing Law Holds Steady After Armistice
In Massachusetts officials stress continued enforcement of the state anti loafing law as the federal work or fight suspension prompts confusion. Acting director of the employment service says men under the law must stay engaged in useful occupations and asserts plenty of work remains. Inquest into John Murphy death set for Saturday morning with coroner and bonds posted.
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Ion
Everettate
Tha Terl Employment Service
Massachusetts
Old Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement touts a stubborn cough remedy claiming quick, near magical relief. It instructs mixing 21 2 ounces of Pinex with sugar to a pint and notes saving money versus standard cough preparations. It emphasizes soothing airways and broad uses for throat and chest ailments.
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Eider Way
the Piney Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Munyon's influenza remedy advert promotes pills
An old advertisement touts Munyon's Paw Paw Pills and Munyon's Cold Remedy for influenza. It instructs taking alternating doses with Munyon's Grippe Remedy and Munyon's diet and care guidance from Munyon's Laboratories in Philadelphia.
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Minyon
Munyon
14Th
Columbia Avenue
Philadelphia
37 Year Old Men Need Not Fill in Questionnaires
Draft registrants who have turned 17 and those who received questionnaires must return them to their draft boards per a telegram from Governor Holcomb. Examinations for men aged 18 to 86 registered on September 12 continue, with 87 to 45 not classified and not receiving classification cards. Navy needs keep draft board work active until further notice.
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Draft Board
Holcomb
War Department
Army
Navy
Aldermen Pay Tribute to Death of Daniel Walker
Resolutions adopted by the Board of Aldermen honor Daniel H. Walker former president of the board noting his public service development work energy uprightness and character. The resolutions express sorrow and extend deepest sympathy to his family and relatives.
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Board of Aldermen
Daniel &. Walker
Daniel H. Walker
Croats to Join New Jugoslav State Claim
Gouri jak of the Jugoslav national committee said the United States of Serbs Croats and Slovenes will be established and seek peace conference ratification for a single Jugoslav state. He cited an official Serbian Legation report in Paris. The Jugoslav council at Agram pushes for recognition as the supreme power of the new state and plans to include Croatia Slovenia Serbia and Montenegro.
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New York
Austria
Gourijak
Jugoslav National Committee
United States of Serbs
Paris
Jugoslav National Council
Agram
Croatia-Slovenia
Vosnjak
Serbia
Montenegro
Seven Divorce Actions Set for Trial Today
Seven divorce actions will be heard today in Superior Court before Judge Haines. Six cases involve city residents as petitioners: Apnaman Robinson v Reginald Robinson. Ridward W. Smith v Thema Lynn Smith. Georgianna K. Dorsey v Walter Dorsey. Lesn Parmelea Bunce v Tom W. Bunce. Bertha Klein v Frank W. Klein. John Lingval v Jose Tingval. The seventh case, Bessie L. Merritt v Howard Merritt, involves Norwalk residents.
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Haines
Su i Nevior
Bridge
Apnaman Robinson
Reginald Robinson
Ridward W. Smith
Thema Lynn Smith
Georgianna K. Dorisey
Walter Dorsey
Lesn. Parmelea Bunce
Tom W. Bunce
Bertha Klein
Prank W. Klein
John Lingval
Jose Tingval
Gose Wi
Bessie L. Merritt
Howard ©. Merritt
Norwalk
Miss Wilson to Sing at First Army Headquarters
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the President will sing at Souilly France at First Army headquarters tomorrow. She will give an afternoon recital for enlisted men and an evening program for officers and men. Since Monday day concerts have been held at Souilly and Paul headquarters as the Second Army organizes.
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Soutilly
France
Associated Pr
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Souilly
Paul
Second Army
Thigay
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Daudhter
Bernstein and Brown
Storm King Boots
Aresxives
Bridgeport
Bernstender
Main
Lee Bros
Bay State
Murphy
St. Vincent's Hospital
Seaview
Stratford Avenues
Connecticut Company
Malone, Noy
Philadelphian
America
Main Street
MhNy Ree
Miss Wilson
First Army
Aadse
Red Cross
U. S. Public Health Service
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mast
Ehabou
Laver Bees
eTk
Bridgeport Kerodox Co
Cannon Street
Kerodox Agency
Falricht Poeti
John Hotz
J. F. Maleny
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