New England Is Swept By A Coastal Storm
A strong southeast storm swept the New England coast and portions of upper New York, halting telephone and telegraph lines, disrupting shipping, and causing extensive damage. A U S submarine arrived safely at the marina after four hours battle with the wind and rain. Coast Guard vessels searched for a drifting oil barge with five Cape Cod men. Electric systems failed in parts of Connecticut and New York. many vessels sheltered in port. Substantial street damage and increased transit service followed the storm as areas along Fairfield Avenue and North Main Street reopened despite scattered wreckage.
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New England
Newark
United States
J. J. Austin
Loca
Marina
Tingastra
New York
Upper We York
Linea
Coast Guard
Cape Cod
Upper Conneticat
Jarnenbury
Stratford
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
East
Preliminary exam for U S C a d e t selection at New Haven
Navy department notified Senator George O P Meteor of connections of an appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Civil service commission to hold competitive examinations in Mortford New Haven and Bridgeport on December 11 1920 at the Federal building 4 a m. Top four from prelims advance as principal and alternates. Connecticut residents 16 to 20 must meet height and age limits and endure strict medicals. Candidates should report at designated federal buildings though a m for possible assignment. For information contact Senator McLean.
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George O P. Meteor
Navy Department
S. Navy Academy
Anjapalis
Thune
Next
Civil Service Commission
Mortford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Federal Building
Ir Service Commission
Connecticut
Isenator Mclean
Kid Gloves Embroidered Clasped Back Beauty Reach Sale
Vintage glove listing describes white to cream shades with three rows of back embroidery and dual clasp shoulders. Item shows embossed seams with varied colors from white to beaver and tan. Original price three ninety five. sale offered at four dollars and twenty five cents in a time-limited offer.
Attractive framed calendars offered in stationery lines
The calendars are described as attractive framed pieces with small attached calendars printed in artistic colors. They are priced around 3.65 and touted as comfortable for year round viewing. The note mentions Main Coon Stationery as the source of these items.
Exhibition of Connecticut Breezes Thick Weaves
Exhibition described fabrics thick enough to block Connecticut breezes in gray Heather red blue and green with plain shades in the best weaves.
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Connecticut
Axminster Rugs Offered At Reconstructed Prices
Axminster Rugs at reconstructed prices feature a full line in all sizes. Descriptions include patterns with dull mulberry and blue medallions, old blue gray and rose color schemes, and bold borders in dark tan. The collection also presents a Chinese blue ground rug with vases and medallions, a Greek Key border, and a medium blue ground rug with rose and tan medallions. Ideal for brightening a sitting room or bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axminsters
Japanese Obtain German War Plans
A Japanese military mission completed a thorough study of the German war office and details of its war machine. The experts reviewed mobilization, industry control, and latest German tactics including manned and aerial warfare concepts. The party left for Tokyo with voluminous reports, aiming to relay insights on German methods and evolutions.
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Karg I
Berlin
German War Office
Tokio
Tam
KO Wo
Started for Poland in stolen rowboat
Northumberland, La. Nov. 17. Arrested while rowing a stolen boat down the Susquehanna, Joseph Stover of Milton learned he was bound for New York. He planned to follow the river to Poland, his homeland, saying friends urged the route past New York City Hall. He carried over $400 and a bank book showing $600 in a New York bank, and was released after a bail adjustment.
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Northumberland
Joseph Stover
Milton
New York
Hlm
Stover
Poland
New York City
Tell Children's Week Attractions Card Display
A description highlights children friendly station ery items boxed in pale pink and blue. It mentions a party invitation cardy for children with 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, located in the rationery section on the main floor.
Jardinieres and Flower Bowls of Artistic Design
New line of Art Wares for holding plants and for hall or parlor use. Jars echo antique Roman and Greek styles with Flemish touches, featuring cameo ladies, fruit medallions, and repousse work in harmonious colors. Roma Ivory pieces range $1.85 to $38, Royal Blue $3.10 to $29, including pedestals and canteo style figures. Basement, dark.
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Pierce-Arrow Trucks
Pierce-Arrow
Perce
F.O.B
Buffalo
GEO. B. Wuestefeld CO
Main Street
Travis
And
Holsum
Liberty Building
Beat
Main St
the Sanitary Bedding Co
Harral Ave
Catberine ST
Wuhe
Iit
Tes
Civil Service Board
Naval Academy
Gilbert
Soderifig
Mutt
Jeff
Box of
Sandy Andy
Panama
Andy
Konstructo
Jesementy
Axminster
Jardinieres and
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