Bethel Tops War Work Drive Amid Slackers
Bethel November 20 special report notes the town exceeded the United War Work drive quota of 4500 by new oversubscription. Local committee chairman Mr Twelves cites thorough canvassing and proud returns. Rumors warn of inquiries into residents who refused to contribute. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Frank B Peal return from wedding tour and plan to reside at 8 Andrews Street.
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Bethel
United War Work Ark
Sven
Twelves
Clacrman
Trig
Frank B. Peal
Andrews Street
Mrs. Peal
Danbury
Bethel Street
Milford Men in Service Subject Of Much Concern
Milford notices report inquiries about Clarence Bull of Walnut Beach serving with U S forces. Parents claim residence here. some papers list his casualty status but no confirmation. Earl I Ross of Walnut Beach says more information will be provided if available. Local man missing. others join the Marines in New York. Community events include a Methodist church food sale and Thanksgiving service plans. Mrs Elizabeth Trowbridge injured by a jitney in Bridgeport. driver fled. Meetings and personal notes cover church groups, D A R planning, and Red Cross relief.
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Milford
Red Cross
Baccichetto Giovanni
Bridgeport Road
Cecil H. Trowbridge
Broadstreet
Clarence Bull
Walnut Beach
Edward J. Hunt
Mechanicsville
Earl I. ‘Ross
Broadway
Neil Brown
West Haven
New York
U. S. Marines
Alethes Circle
Methodist Church
Noyes RK. Batley
River Street
Devon
Sattig
J. B. Tibball and Son
Broad Street
Weat River Street
Star
Perry and Perry
Frank E. Carlson
Plymouth Church
Elizabeth Trowbridge
Read Street
Stratford Avenue
Drew Place
Bridgeport
Trowbridge
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies' Benevolent Union
George J. ‘Smith
Freelove Baldwin Stow
Hartford
Central Church
Ruth
Stamford
Westport
Simon Lake
St. Peter’s Church
Contractor Acquitted In Raincoat Scandal
NEW YORK Nov 20 Harry BE Lazarus contractor was acquitted by a federal jury on bribery charges to influence action on army raincoats. Lazarus offered no defense. Embezzlement indictments against Gov Horace F Graham include 152 counts of larceny and six of embezzlement from 1902 to 1917. A railway crew works on an east side line extension, service paused about a week. Pavia council votes $50 to United War Workers drive. Postmaster W B Judd takes ten days’ leave in West Simsbury for hunting.
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New York
Harry BE. Lazarus
Charles L. Fuller
Quartermaster's Department
Lazarus
Montpelier
Horace F. Graham
Washington County
Pavia Council
United War Workers Campaign
W. B. Judd
West 8Imsbury
Fringed Pants Man Echoes No Great Money Scheme
A quirky line recalls meeting a man with fringes on his pants and no grand plan for wealth. The speaker notes they lack such schemes too, hinting at ordinary paths and shared skepticism.
Prohibitionist Idea Questioned as Thirst Toll Grows
After evaluating the matter, the Prohibitionist approach is framed as denying drinkers, with critics arguing the aim is to curb thirst and control personal liberty. The discussion centers on moral and social implications rather than regulatory details.
Theatrical Manager Friderick Whitney Sued
New York theater manager Friderick C. G. Whitney, linked to the production of The Chocoliate Sal, is cited in a lawsuit. Details note a civil action seeking redress over contracts and rights connected to Whitney and the show.
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Friderick CG. Whitney
New York
Mertz Sues Over Damages In Greenwich Case
In a Superior court filing yesterday George Mertz Sons of Greenwich seeks 7500 dollars in damages for money allegedly lent. Defendant Sylvian is named with Whitney as the other defendant. Whitney property in Greenwich has been attached.
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Diex
George Mertz Sons of
Greenwich
Sylvian
Sume
Whitney
Antiseptic Cleanliness Idea Tested by Soap Makers
A report notes the adoption of antiseptic soap as a new idea in cleanliness and details how the chosen antiseptic soap has performed in practical use, reflecting early experiments with hygienic standards.
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Chansell Chemical Co
Chienge Terente Leadon
Wissner
Wissner, Seckerling, Putnam and Reinhard
Wissner Piano
Main Street
Barnum
B. Giovanni
Theatrical Man
U.S. Public Health Service
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mess
ASW
United States Food Administration
Haddock
Harvard
Finnan
Long Island
Lever Broa
Goodness
Kodaks
Eversharp
Fritz& Hawley Opticians
National Equipment Corp
Bridgeport, Conn
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