President Wil Liberty Loan rally and wartime resolve
A wartime rally on April 6 endorses Liberty Loan, urging total, unwavering force to defeat Germany and secure a just peace. The president emphasizes mobilizing millions for Europe, condemns German aims, and calls Americans to sacrifice for freedom and world law. Strong emphasis on decisive action and resistance to autocratic dominion.
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Great Liberty Loan
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Europe
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Germany
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Americans Awake to Liberty Loan Surpasses Quotas
Washington reports the second Liberty Loan drive opens with strong public enthusiasm as unofficial tallies forecast oversubscription. Treasury officials cite early subscriptions exceeding 250 million dollars with numerous towns, states and cities pledging more than their quotas. Sioux City invites Secretary McAdoo for honor flag ceremonies as thousands of flags are prepared for distribution to federal reserve banks.
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Treasury
San Francisco Federal Rescue Bank
Oregon
Utah
Mormon Church
Sporkane
Walla Walla
Millers
Nev
Sioux City
McAdoo
Treasury Department
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Department
Federal Reserve Banks
Hotels Saving Food Conser vation Across Country
In Boston area reports, hotels and restaurants show remarkable food conservation. January state figures compare Massachusetts savings in meat flour sugar and wheat, with totals across October to January. A statewide campaign to store less ice and conserve fuel is under way in Colorado as part of the broader food administration drive.
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Nachusetts
Frank C. Hall
Fict Hotel
New Engghow
Massachusetts
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Colo
Disbarred Lawyer C N Wexler Arrested in Ranger Will Case
Stamford reports attorney C N Wexler suspended last week for alleged will fraud in Henry W Ranger estate case. Wexler, linked to a 250000 conspiracy against the National Academy of Design, was arrested. Richard H Cunningham also arraigned on similar charges, pleads not guilty. Wexler bound over to superior court, $2500 bonds posted.
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C. N. Wexler
Henry W. Ranger
Groton Conn
New York City
Ranger
National Academy of Design
Richard H. Cunningham
Wexler
Maltbie
Superior Cour
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago 1893
Snow blankets the area with 7 inches as 1893 notes recount cold conditions. Captain A R Mehaffey speeds from Hampton Roads to Providence in the How ard B Peck schooner. Quarries halt work, and a sleigh ride to Cromwell is noted. Wesleyan gains a full professor, tradesmen recall May snow, and the Hartford steamer endures rough seas.
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A. R. Mehaffey
Hampton Roads
Providence
Howard B Peck
Portland
Benjamin
Cromwell
Decker
Middletown Horse Railroad
Hartford
Saybrook
Jamieson
Max Strauss
New Haven
W. P. Bradley
Wesleyan
Daniel Thomas
Horse Railroad Co
George Ingraham Seney
Many Women Want To Vote In New York Elections
Albany reports a huge registration of women voters in 89 cities for the April 16 local option elections. The surge far exceeded estimates and surpassed even hopeful expectations of dry leaders, with many first time voters turning out in force.
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Albany
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New York State
Sub Treasury Report Shows Bank Gains Saturday
New York April 8 The sub treasury gained 1 246 000 from the banks on Saturday, making a cash net gain since Friday of 1 398 000.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Relief for Joints
Local druggists advertise Neutrone Prescription 99 as a cure for sore joints and rheumatic troubles. The ad proclaims two to three doses relieve pain, a week’s treatment costs 50 cents, and claims to tone the stomach and kidneys with mail orders filled without extra charge from Hartman Drug Co. Middletown CT and other druggists.
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Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Food Scene: Atlantic Fish Varieties Listed in Boston Markets
A catalog of fish and seafood names appears, including cod haddie, halibut, haddock, shad, salmon, tuna, and tilefish, among others. The list features markets and regions such as Conn River, Boston, and Rockport, indicating a regional seafood availability or market inventory. Names like Alewives and Smelts suggest typical New England offerings.
Local Market Ad Announces Fresh Seafood Arrival
A local ad lists Spanish mackerel and fresh mackerel at 15 and 28 cents, cow tongues and cheeks, scallops at 22 cents a quart, haddock and shad roe, and a variety of clams and oysters. The stock will arrive here Tuesday.
Liberty Cottage Dedication Promises War Bond Push
Gov. Holcomb will dedicate the Liberty Cottage on Wednesday April 10. Middletown boosts war effort with thrift and economy, urging shoppers to visit the Wee Hoose Mang the Kirk Yard and join the Liberty Bond drive by moving dollars from Wednesday purchases to Thursday investments.
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Kirk Yard
Liberty Cottage
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