Fire and seaside races mark Stratford day
Stratford Aug 3 Excellent save by Chief Allen D Judson and Assistant Chief Frederick L Palmer kept a home on Avon Street from a kerosene stove explosion fire. Mrs Stanik lit the stove, then left, and flames spread. Firemen arrived to find a large hole burned in the house. Loss estimated at 700 dollars. Also noted were boat races won by the Idea skippered by Charles A Wheeler for Milford Yacht Club, and town improvements including moving buildings for a new moving picture theatre and street work. Several community meetings and local notices followed including haymaking instruction for tramps and updates on residents’ health and travels.
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Times
Stratford
Allen D. Judson
Frederick L. Palmer
George Stanik
Avon Street
Charles A.wheeler
Moses Hyde
Henry Wells
Idea
Crawler
Rowland
Mal
Skipper Wheeler
Milford Yacht Club
Eagle rides salmon back in Gulf of Georgia tale
Seattle report recounts a schooner Roosevelt voyage where a bald eagle seized a 20 pound spring salmon, wrestled it on the water, and was hauled aboard by a bailer. The bird recovered on deck while two other eagles cried nearby, then Captain Barney Pedersin donated the eagle to a local park. The rest discusses advertising, retail competition, and a quip about brains and taxes.
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Wash
Roosevelt
Cape Mudge
Seymour Narrows
Gulf of Georgia
Hecate Strait
Barney Pedersin
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Nerve Tonic Ad
The Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand claim a quick boost for nervous fatigue and low mood. Available for 60 cents, with a refund at Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Stores if unsatisfied. touted for mobility, hysteria, trembling, and despondency from overindulgence or overwork.
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Hindle Pharmacy
Hartigan Drug Stores
Hindie’s
Hartigan
Hay Fever Victim Enjoys First Summer at Home
W A Lite of Brooklyn, long a Hay Fever traveler, stays home this summer and runs his hardware store. He credits three daily inhalations of Kelox with eliminating attacks, claiming the antiseptic powder clears the head and aids free breathing. Thousands of readers are urged to try Kelox for peace, health, and comfort this season.
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W. A. Lite
Brooklyn
W. A. Lites
Kolox
Woman Leader Of Band Of Thieves Held For Thefts
Mrs. Anna Lilliard, 24, identified by detectives as the head of a train robbers band, captured after a struggle in the Erie railroad freight yards at Passaic Junction New Jersey. She wore men's clothing when arrested.
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Band OF Thieves
Anna Lilliard
Passaic Junction
N. J
Erie
U&u
Plans completed for ratification dinner by Fifth District Club
The Fifth District Democratic Club met at their rooms last evening and finished arrangements for a Ratification Dinner to be held at the Elk's Shore club on Aug. 22. Prominent speakers have been secured and indications point to a market success. Mr. B. I. Ashman, a prominent member and alternate to Wm. P. Kirk as delegate to the National Convention, attended and gave an address about his coast trip.
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Fifth District
Democratic Club
Elk's Shore Club
B. I. Ashman
Wm. P. Kirk
Desogate
Garlick Commander elected at American Legion post meeting
Harry W. Congdon Post of the American Legion last night elected officers including Commander Harry Garlick first vice commander Delancey Bennett secretary Frank P. Ginney assistant secretary John J. Clancy and executive committee members Dr. Frederick Adams Frank J. Mitchell and Dr. Charles Sprague.
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Harry W. Congdon
American Legion
Harl Garick
Delancey Bennett
Frank P. Ginney
John J. Clancy
Frederick Adams
Frank J. Mitchell
Charles Sprague
Joyful Nursery Comforts And Affordable Baby Goods
Mothers gain rest while babies enjoy safe play with a yard coop and toys. Advertised items include comb sets 69c to 4.50, bath tubs 13.50, bassinets 4.50 to 18, crocheted sacks 1.75 to 5, Turkish towels, crochets, rocking chairs 3 to 3.75, and soft stockings 39c to 85c, across a range of baby care and nursery equipment.
Motor Rugs For Summer Travel Comfort
Ready-splendid plaid robes with plain rich color on reverse side. Deep blue and green hues with brighter touches. Big enough to tuck in easily and stay. Priced from $15 to $29. Third floor.
Choosing the season's fur coats this August
An early season sale promotes first-choice fur coats at lower prices before wage disputes halt production. Featured items include Japanese mink at 425, mole belted coats at 397.50, taupe squirrel at 395, nearseal belted coats at 315, and marmot, nutria, sealine, and ponyskin options ranging from 125 to 325.0 dollars.
The Valley of Silent Men thriller by James Oliver Curwood
Sergeant Kent of the Northwest Mounted Police hides a deadly secret that brands him a murderer. He flees with a mysterious girl pursued by former colleagues while journeying north to an Arctic valley. The tale chronicles life, danger, and a hard earned redemption.
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Kent
Northwest Mounted Police
Arctic
Silent Men
Sergeant Kent
James Oliver Curwood
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Walter Park
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Bridgeport
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Fairfield Ave
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Howland Dry Goods Coo
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