Examinations Delayed by Influenza Amid Shipping Delays
Examinations for a military draft suspension were halted due to influenza outbreaks and bad conditions. Localities report many students aged 9 to 21 registered on Sept 12, with calls already organized for October delayed from Sept 9. Meanwhile a four-family dwelling at 644 Fillard Street suffered minor fire damage and a still alarm was sent to Engine No. 1.
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Isfase Hengton
Irivost Farshal
Mirssienus
Phil- Ralphia
Fillard Street
Paul
Victucci
Liberty Train Welcomed by New Milford Bells
MAW MAILE ORD October 4 The Liber train arrives per schedule and is greeted by a large crowd at the depot. Fire and church bells and factory whistles provided noise while a 6 50 parade from town hall to station preceded speaking by Canterbury school and public school children. A gun signaled the speakers. Veterans spoke from the platform about trench relics and war experiences aboard the train. War relic inspection followed amid limited time. One gun showed faint camouflage remains visible on close look. Herbert Weald plans to leave for Poughkeepsie to study nursing at Vassar Brothers Hospital after joining the Connecticut Agricultural College training corps at Storrs. Franklin Anderson returns from college due to the Spanish influenza epidemic. Bride and groom Mr and Mrs Raymond Bostwick of Northville were sick with pneumonia on their wedding trip but are recovering. Thomas Stack, recently wounded, has returned to the trenches after money was secured for his return.
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Canterbury
Raymond Bostwick
Northville
Hostwick
Thomas Stack
Springfield Man Held in 3000 Bonds by Police
Louis Deliberron of 176 Park Street was detained on $3,000 bonds after a head on motorcycle crash with a commercial truck at 697 Washing er Springfield Mass. James Fill of Norwalk died from injuries. Fire followed the crash and damaged both vehicles totaling about $400. Deliberro and four others were en route from Stamford to Bridgeport when the collision occurred. Coroner John J. Phelan to make a finding on the death.
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Louis Deliberron
Park Street
Boere
Washinger
Springield
Mass
Thursbton James Fill
Norwall
Norwalk
Deliberro
Stamford
Bridgeport
Boero
John J. Phelan
Swan sues for 50 dollar weekly wages in court
William R R Swan files suit in Common Pleas against 1st Resisting Black Linish Co for 2000 claiming 50 dollars weekly wages. attached office furniture and tools cited by Swan's counsel. Case follows a prior rent suit against the same company by Handy and Harmon for premises at 202 John Street.
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William RR. Swan
Black Linish
Common Pleas Court
Swan
Iis
Handy and Harmon Company
John Street
Rosemary Coats at One Price of $25 On Second Floor
Extra value Rosemary coats are offered at $25, produced in quantity for multiple stores. Selection includes war economy benefits, wide range of styles, and sizes up to 46 in blue black brown and green. Kersey and wool velour options feature fur collars, belts, full skirts, and tasteful details.
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Rosemary Co.ts
Special-size fibre silk stockings offer tailored fit at 59e
Special-size stockings of fibre silk for women with unique sizing. Shaped lines provide lisie top and sole in white or black at 59e. Also available are women's medium weight cotton stockings in white or black at 35e and comfortable cotton stockings for boys and girls at 25e. Left aisle rear.
Beautiful bag tops with autumn ribbons featured
Readers are shown a diverse selection of bag tops in shell amber coral green blue black purple and gray. New silver tops offer graceful patterns and embossed metal designs. Each top can be turned into a smart bag quickly with 3 to 4 yards of ribbon. prices range from $2 to $4.50. Left aisle front.
Just Notions Useful List Of Small Sewing Items
A catalog style notice lists various sewing notions and accessories with prices. Items include shoe laces for women high shoes in gray brown or black, trouser bands for boys sizes 4 to 14, cashmere wool for mending sweaters and socks, oil for sewing machines, belts for sewing machines, Marcel waving irons, curling irons, glove stretchers, darners and foot forms, stocking stretchers, middy braid in red or navy, Trashionette hair nets, and beads for bags. Prices range from 1 to 75 cents per item.
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Marcel
Red Cross
Notable young folks dresses special merit price
Young folks dresses special merit eighteen dollars feature a youthful spirit and lively color schemes. Dress styles include panel fronts bolero tunics and Russian designs in navy blues plaids and taupe with pleats trims braids and satin Georgette crepe combinations. One Peter Thomson model showcases gold braid and star collar.
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Peter Thomson
Corduroy Boys Suit For Five Dollars In Norfolk Style
A durable brown corduroy boys suit priced at five dollars. Described as honest and tough with a belted Norfolk Trench style jacket. Available in sizes from 7 to 17 at one price, with front payment noted.
Warmer light underwear for women and girls
Warmer light underwear described for women and girls includes cotton pieces in various sizes priced from 85 cents to 1.74 dollars. Union suits and fleeced vests and pants are offered with colors described as cheerful and seasonable. All items feature light weight yet warm fabrics in wool and cotton blends.
Gloves for Today’s Service Description
Glove notes describe nice weight protective wear for service. Cape described as excellent weight with rich tan color fitting smoothly. Two chamoisette gloves are washable and resemble suede leather in white black or gray. Center alste rear.
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Alste
mens suit sale with True woolen fabrics and styles
Save food and money during the Liberty Loa drive by buying only what you need. A sale announces men’s suits at special prices featuring true woolen fabrics, Hart Schaffner & Marx and House of Kuppenheimer makers, priced from 80 to 35 dollars, on the main floor rear.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
House of Kuppenheimer
Shoes Worth a Man's While Ad
An advertisement urges men to choose durable, well fitting shoes. It promotes tan oiled calf bluchers, tan cordovan calf straight laced models, black calfskin straight laced shoes, and a wide toe blucher, with prices from 6.50 to 8 dollars and emphasis on fit, comfort, and service.
Khaki Handkerchiefs Sold At Low Prices
Khaki and other men's handkerchiefs praised for daily use not limited to soldiers. Car drivers find them especially handy. Good white initial handkerchiefs in mixed cotton and linen at 25 cents. Pure linen handkerchiefs for men at 25 to 50 cents. Fine white cotton at 12 to 14 cents with initial at 15 cents.
Needfuls for Men and Autumn Underwear Sale
Catalog notes offer underwear blends of cotton and wool at 1.75 dollars per item. Caped tan gloves priced to fit right of Main Street door. Gray suede gloves at 2.50 dollars present a refined option for the season.
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Main Street
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Howland
Tou
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Juak Tea
Duchess Coffee
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S.V. Butter
van Dya
Main St
Golden Fi
John Gs Naka Eis Oe
Springfield
Louis Deliberro
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Arcade Corner
Conn
Liberty
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