Christmas Seals Raise Funds Across City Schools
A district drive raised sixteen hundred fifty four dollars for public and parochial schools, with Prospect, Jefferson, Longfellow and other stations listed among top sellers. Theft of fifteen sixty one restrains the total, while several teachers and students contributed substantial amounts. In a separate church service, Dr. W H Day preached a Christmas sermon urging belief in a guiding star and following it through action, linking the Magi to modern hope and purpose.
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Tara
Kitn
Peter Cromby
Selms Glubt
Jefferson
Vale Tevolitz
Mary Morris
Elias Howe
Walter ‘Cread- Way
Grace Palley
Longfellow
Jackson
Clifford Hagberg
Margaret Kelly
Maplewood
Wescott Houghton
Marion Hutchinson
Washington
Arthur Abele
Edith Runee
Louise Arnold
Wheeler
Salvatora Scrofant
Mary Blazes
Webmeer
Gerald Johnson
Mraicsio Marcanantonio Shelton
Arthur Bromley
Barbar Lord
Island Brook
Bill Scholz
Fisie Yakiwczuk Beardsley
Fred Thorne
Frances Myers
Staples
Terry Romano
Anetta Roberts
Bar. Hum
Alien Terwllixer
Mildred Wellington
Garfield
United Church
Ested
Housely
Horace Day
Dr. Day
Jerusalem
Dr. da
Bethlehem
Thermometer 78 Christmas Warmth in Texas and Beyond
Record warm Christmas across the United States with Fort Worth San Antonio and New Orleans leading highs. Chicago reported its hottest Christmas in years at 45 degrees, while towns in Montana North Dakota and Alabama posted unprecedented warmth. See weather notes from Des Moines Boston Atlanta and other cities.
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Chicago
Dec
United States
Santa Claus
Wescher
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Texas
New Orleans
Kansas City
Warnes
Northwest
Montana
North Dakota
Birmingham
Ala
Des Moines
Iowa
Boston
Alanta
Georgia
Three Rand rebels executed in Pretoria amid Red Flag chant
London dispatch reports Long, Hull, and Lewis were hanged for murders tied to the Rand revolt. As they left the cells they sang the Red Flag, while a roar from the prison interior drew curious onlookers. Lewis maintained innocence. others offered no defense.
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London
Pretoria
Long
Hull
Lewis
Cape Town
London Daily Telegraph
Mussolini Abstemious And a Hard Worker
Rome December 24 Benito Mussolini the man who at 38 has become the legal dictator of Italy shows a fierce work habit. He averages long hours daily at the Foreign Affairs and Interior ministries and even at midnight remains at his desk. He slept little ate sparingly and drinks diluted wine. His recreations include fencing and walking and he is reputed to be a capable chess player. He advocated Italy joining World War with the Allies and served as a corporal wounded heavily. His body bears shell splinter scars reportedly totalling many wounds.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Mussolini
Ward Off Grippe Quick Cold Relief Promoted by Hindle Drug
An advertisement touts Teonandi's Cough Strup as a rapid remedy for grippe and colds. It claims to soothe coughs, reduce phlegm, protect the lungs, and relieve irritation. The ad urges buying Leon i's Spild at Hindle Drug Stores, Inc.
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Teonandi
Leoni
Hindle Drug Stores, Inc
Stratford library holds 1923 lecture course lineup
Stratford, Dec 26 The 1923 Stratford Library Association lecture series is announced by librarian Miss Frances H. Russell. Speakers include Dean Charles J Brown and Yale professor William Lyon Phelps with lectures on Turkey modern thought Mediterranean travel and European glimpses.
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Stratford
Stratford Library Association
Frances HR. Sussell
Charles J. Brown
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
Tickes Rey
Turkey
Dean Brown Ws
It. R. Baumgardt
New Bergdoll Search Starts in Seattle
Seattle police renewed the search for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll who escaped in May 1920 while serving a desertion sentence from the U S army. A restaurant sighting prompted Seaver Hamilton proprietor to report a man who resembled Bergdoll among three patrons.
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Seattle
Wash
A. P
Grover Cleveland Beredol
United States Army
Pacific Coast
Seaver Hamilton
Beredoil
Bay State Firm Wins Egg Laying Contest in Conn
Sterra Dec 26. David son Brothers of Upton Mass led the Plymouth Rock division in the 12th annual Storries iaying contest with a score of 207. Maurice BH Munde of Hartford was third with 166. Frank Matteson Davis Wille led the White Wyandotte division with 298. Woodbridge Orchards of Woodbridge was third with 262. Jacob E Jansen of North Haven led the Rhode Island Reds with 234. Hollywood Farm of Hollywood Wash headed the White Leghorn division with 308 and SG Mclean of South Glastonbury stood fourth with 256.
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Sterra
Davidson Brothers
Upton
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Maurice BH
Munde
Hartford
Frank
Matteson Davis Wille
White Woodbridge Orchards
Woodbridge
Jacob E. Jansen
North Haven
Rhode Island Reds
White
Hollywood Farm
Hollywood
Wash
White Leghorn
Mclean
South Glastonbury
Finger Language in Making Bequests in Probate Court
London reports a rich invalid spinster Miss Ann Mayman used finger signs after a stroke to control her will. Groom Newman Dews claimed a codicil reduced his £500 legacy through undue influence by Sam Mayman. The court heard she answered questions with yes or no by sign language before her death.
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London
Ann Mayman
London Daily Express
Newman Dews
Misa Ann Mayman
Misa Minan
Sam Mayman
Mr. Dews
Rand
School Janitors Win Higher Pay, City Faces Cost
A Ways and Means conference with the Education Board and the city auditor is scheduled to decide a 100 increase for school janitors. The city attorney has advised the city must fund the raises, a move shadowed by the Board of Apportionment.
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Ouneil
Board Education
the Education Board
Chy
Sereuue
Given Corporal for Meuse Attack Receives DSC
Boston Dec 26 It was a corporal who captured and held the last heights of the Meuse between Oct 23 and 25 1918 according to an official citation to James A Cresswell corporal of K 101st Infantry 26th Division. He led repeated attacks and personally wiped out four machine gun nests earning the Distinguished Service Cross. Other New Englanders also received DSCs and Distinguished Service Medals for actions near Verdun Champigneulles and during the St Mihiel offensive.
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Boston
Torporel
Lie Meuse
Air Army Corps
James A. Coeveil
Nfanty
26Th Division
Cresswell
Ac Uon
Verdun
Meuse
Garner
Coperal Cresswell
New
Charles B. Wheejier
U. S.A
Richard K. Heise
Second Army Corps
Collonel Robert B. Goodwin
101St Field Artillery Regiment
St. Mittel
Fred E Buchan
Richmond
Mayor-Elect Names Shelton Officials
Mayor-Elect Bennett N Beard announces Jan 1 appointments to his official family. Appointees include City Clerk Matthew J McNulty, Corporation Counsel Dennis She, Notice Commissioner Francis A Collins, Health Officer Dr Edward Finn, Superintendent of Charities Mrs Mary Hall Venet er, Dolling Inspector Joseph Stewart, Tree Warden. In abeyance: dog warden Daniel J Sullivan, Plumbing Inspector John Preston, Assistant Plumbing Inspector John McCloskey.
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Shelton
Shetton
Bennett N. Beard
Matthew J. McNulty
Aberance
Dennis She
Francis A. Collins
Edward Finn
Mary Hall Veneter
Joseph Stewart
Daniel J. Sullivan
John Preston
John McCloskey
Cuticura Heals Forehead Rash After Ad Review
A reader from Dorchester Mass describes a rash on the forehead that itched and burned, spreading to the face. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a free sample, the condition improved, and the reader bought more products. The testimonial extols Cuticura for toilet and bath use.
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Vivian
Bai
Dorchester
Mass
Teles
Employment on Increase in 31 Industries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports November payrolls rose in 31 industries and fell in 12 across 3,233 establishments. Employment totaled 1,556,537 with wages of 48,961,271 dollars. car building led gains, while pottery and seasonal sectors saw declines amid a strike context. Belknap Manufacturing plans capital stock rise to 400,000 dollars. Jewish Welfare Bureau board meeting set for eight.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Greece refuses Turkish demand on patriarch from Constantinople
Athens reports that Greece will not withdraw the Greek patriarch from Constantinople despite Allied powers decisions. Premier declares the issue of national importance and cannot be surrendered.
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London
Greece
Constantinople
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
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