Wesleyan Plans and Music Club Events For Spring Term
An array of Wesleyan activities unfolds with annual university banquet on the Hotel Adelphia roof, a Y M C A special double quartet and glee club performances from the West Side, and forthcoming concerts by visiting groups. Basketball and track plans include key players moving to new sports, junior week events, a prom committee addressing crowd limits, and a postponed Hartford concert.
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Wesley
West Side
Maine
Leverett Bristol
Wesleyan Uni
Augusta
Irman
Public Health
Hartford
H. C. Bruner
Westernns
Ronsone Leins
Trinity
Wesleyan
Robert Swift
New Britain
Albert F
McVernon
N. J
John R
Philadelphia
Rich T. Steele
Conn
Stueck’s
F. H. Upnam
Brown
University of Ver Mont
Middlesex Theatre
R A. Dousseau
Post Office Notes on Mail to Austria Poland and Norway
McCarthy reports that articles of mail destined for Austria and Poland may be accepted as registered but no parcel service is planned to either country. Parcel Post to Norway not resumed at 12c per pound with a weight limit and merchandise must have export licenses. Parcels may be registered or sent with accompanying export licenses. Post may increase weight to Nicaragua and U S ships to 12 Ibs instead of 11 Ibs at 12c.
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A McCarthy
Nicaraagua
Spider crab caught by trapper in Robinhood Me
E A Williams reports catching an unusual spider crab in his trap near Robinhood Maine. The creature measures about eighteen inches across and shows rugged shell growth and spiked edges. The crab’s legs stretch outward, giving a fierce appearance.
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Robinhood
E. A. Williams
Victory Liberty Loan drive opens with six towns over quota
Hartford April 22 Connecticut towns report early success in the Victory Liberty Loan drive. Derby tops its quota with 675000 over subscription, Middletown over-subscribes to 1095450, Granby raises 18650 over 16800, Newtown and East Haddam meet quotas, Unionville overcomes to 34000. Robert B Newell honors the six towns on an honor board at Hartford.
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Hartford
Cay
W. H. Punam
State Liberty Loan Committee
Connecticut
Derby
Liberty Loan
Middletown
Granby
Tri-County
Newtown
Fairfield County
Boston
East Haddam
Meodus
Unionville
Robert B. Newell
Old City Hall
New England Flocks to Camp Devens in Decorated Ceremonies
Crowds from across New England gather at Camp Devens Massachusetts for the decoration of the Yankee division with war department streamers. Officers and men receive the American Distinguished Service Crosses Croix de Guerre and Belgian Leopold orders as a grand review and awards procession unfolds amid bunting and crowds. Participants include Corporal Thomas P. Kelly Brig Gen Charles H Cole Lieut W M Leonard Sergeant F R Cook and many others from Connecticut New York Texas and beyond.
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Camp Devens
Mass
New England
War Department
Thomas P. Kelly
Waterbury
Conn
Charles H Cole
H. B. Henderson
Cheyenne
Wyo
W. M. Leonard
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. T. McKernan
Eagleville
F. R. Cook
Lynn
Henry Bradsnyder
Thompsonville
Wagoner Leland F. Gilbert
East Norwalk
Frank S. Perkins
Salem
Gayle Scott
Houston
Tex
J. Meehan
Hartford
A. Macauley
Springfield
E. Gilchrist
Richmond Hill
N.Y
H.L. Potter
Wisconsin
Frederick Ferrer
Ansonia
William Ward
Charles Cartona
New Haven
Sultan Calls for Justice for Suffering People
A Washington Star quote notes the Sultan of Turkey pledges justice for a hurting people, aligning with longstanding Armenian appeals for relief and rights.
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Turkey
Washington Star
Accident at Ayer injuries civilians and soldiers in crash
At the East Main street bridge in Ayer Massachusetts nine persons were injured when an automobile crashed through the railing and plunged down an embankment. Eight of the injured were soldiers and one civilian was listed among the victims.
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Ayer
Mass
East Main Street
Williams Parks
Portsmouth
N. H
Wagoner
Harry Westerlind
Worcester
John O'Neill
Lowell
Albert M. Bolland
Wilkes Barre
Alfred C. Currier
Manchester
George B. Thurrell
North Adams
Arthur H. Flynn
Clyde O. Elliott
Stray Stories Dialogue Misreads Statics
A stray line from Stray Stories features a flirtatious exchange where one speaker mocks statistics while another defends them. The scene hinges on a claim of 400,000,000,000 people in the world and a compliment about beauty.
More Trees for Heroes Plant Victory Trees in Irville
Irville near Cleveland Ohio adopts a block planting system to honor fallen soldiers under the slogan Plant Victory trees. The American Forestry Association reports the project records memorial trees planted and designed with two special markers.
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Washington
Irville
Cleveland
Ohio
American Forestry Association
Many Jobs for Heroes in St. Louis
Louis Pro war effort brings ample employment for soldiers sailors and veterans. City officials report a strong job campaign yielding plenty of applicants and a promise of “a job for every fighter” as thousands previously out of work find positions through free employment efforts in St. Louis.
Rats Prove Costly Says Philadelphia Tuberculosis Society
The Pennsylvania Society of Tuberculosis warns rats cause extensive losses, noting estimates exceed $200,000 yearly in the United States. The report links rodent issues to urban and rural districts, urging action to curb infestation and related health risks.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Society of Tuberculosis
United States
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