Recall days of forty-nines in San Francisco
A June article recalls the vanished Barbary Coast era and the old cityscape of San Francisco. It tours sites like Portsmouth Square, Dupont Street, Cliff House, and Nob Hill, noting the destruction of historic districts and the endurance of Mission Dolores as a bittersweet memory of early San Francisco life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sierras
Koenig
Meyers
Hall of Justice
Montana
Dupont Street
Frank Norris
Portsmouth Square
Dennis Kearney
Duncan Nichol
Bank Exchange
Waverly Place
Siberia Club
Yeo Mee
Chinatown
Ching Basin
Presidio
Shanghai
South American
Nob Hill
Mission of Sorrows
Mission Dolores
Bar Exam Results In New Haven County
The bar examining committee completed two hours of papers in the Supreme court room. Of 39 county candidates, 23 were recommended for admission. Successful examinees must appear at Superior court on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. The list includes Fairfield county nominees L M Altman, W Cohn, J M Comley, H L Schaff, I P Slavatsky, M Spelke, C Weingarten.
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New Haven
Bar
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Hartford
Fairfield
New London
Litchfield
Fairfield County
Louis M. Altman
William Cohn
John M.comley
Howard L. Schaff
Isadore Philip Slavatsky
Max Spelke
Charles Weingarten
Wilson Urges Health Crusade In School Age Drive
President Wilson writes to six million health crusaders urging continued school health efforts to unite twenty million U S school children in better health. The letter accompanies a Washington health pageant and praises patriotic cooperation in improving national health.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Stratford Seer sewer protest and town meetings rise
Stratford residents pack Hollister Heights to protest sewer installation costs rising to 2.524 per front foot from an expected 1.50, urging reconsideration of pricing after a 1916 vote. The town faces material and wage-driven increases that threaten residents’ ability to pay while projects proceed.
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Stratford
Hollister Heights
American Legion Aids Burial of Returned Soldier Dead
The Cemeterial Division announces the American Legion will aid relatives of soldiers returned from Europe by participating in funeral exercises. Relatives should consult the commander of the nearest Legion Post. Two events on Monday June 28 include the Democratic Convention opening and Camp Pootatuck M C A camp for boys beginning five week stay until August 2.
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American Legion
Europe
Pootatuck
South Kent
Dr Cohen Addresses Bridgeport Y M H A Opening
Assistant U S District Attorney George H Cohen led the dedication of Bridgeport s new Y M H A and Y W H A building on Madison Avenue as the community center for local Jews. Rabbi William R Wittenstein welcomed attendees. musical selections and recitations followed. More than 700 Jewish people attended the opening.
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U. S
George H. Cohen
Madison Avenue
Bridgeport
Samuel Katz
William R. Wittenstein
Adath Israel Synagogue
Bedford Estate Purchased by Local Buckle Manufacturer
Michael Howie of 1966 North Avenue, a buckle maker, buys The Lookout, Charles E. Bedford's Greens Farms summer estate, for $100,000. The property lies near the railroad station and offers a fine view of the sound.
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Michael Howie
North Avenue
Charles E. Bedford
Greens Farms
John T King Missed Dinner Bake in Fairfield
John T King failed to attend the dim bake at Homer Godfrey's in Fairfield on Saturday where attendees planned to discuss events from the Chicago convention. Mayor Wilson arrived early to greet guests, and those present reported a great time despite his absence.
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Stratford Republican Club
Sadie
Shore Road
Stratford
Los Angeles
Fnl
John Bond
New York City
Miss Bond
Kenneth
Howard Kitchen
Nora Valley
John Valley
John T. King
Homer Godfrey
Fairfield
Chicago
Wilson
Ladies Skirt Sale Offers Plaid or Plain Woolens at $1
An advertisement invites women to order skirts made from plaid or plain woolens with a special tailoring charge of one dollar. Fabrics include 54 inch plaids at $3.50 per yard, crepe poplins at $2.25, blue serges from $2.50 to $6.50, and tricotines at $5.50 to $7.50. Skirts are cut and measured, fittings precise, and finished for service at the single dollar tailoring fee.
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Copenhagen
Army Strength 213135 On June 17 War Dept Figures
Washington June 19 The Army strength on June 17 was 213135 officers and enlisted men the War Department disclosed. Since March 1 1919 active recruiting began 210446 men have been enlisted and 172301 remain in service.
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Washington
War Department
Ja d Salts kidney flushing remedy advertisement
An old advertisement extols Ja d Salts as a kidney flushing treatment for meat eaters. It claims kidney cleansing prevents rheumatism headaches liver trouble and other ailments by flushing kidneys with four ounces mixed in water daily for a few days. It promotes the product as inexpensive safe and a pleasant lithia drink from a pharmacy.
Stunning Japanese china dazzles with French flair
Japanese china shown to Americans with refined shapes and gold decorations. New patterns range from chocolate sets and tea sets to vases and dishes, priced from 35 cents to 25 dollars, with many pieces on the fourth floor.
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China
France
White dresses like Mother would make for Little Girl
Mother creates daintiest white dresses for Little Girl but time may limit sewing. The store offers ready to wear lawn, voile, organdy, and dotted Swiss dresses in high waist styles with lace, tucks, smocking, and light color touches. Sizes 2 to 6 years, priced from $3 to $8.50.
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Mother
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Washington Bridge
Oakland
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Springfield
Patrick Callahan
Patrick Flannagan
Joseph Pados
Stratford Haymakers’ Association
Red Men's Hall
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Clinton Coe
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Stratford Club
Nichols Avenue
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E. B. Rosenkrans
Chester Dunlap
Palmer
Mass
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Temple Court
Peter Gleason
Main St
Cortez C. Rockwell
Main
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Diotte
Bedford
John T
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Jersey
Pacific Ocean
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Edwin C. Burt
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