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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline as a miracle hair product. It claims dandruff dissolving scalp cleansing and itching relief while boosting hair growth making hair thick wavy and lustrous. Users are urged to buy a bottle from drug stores or toilet counters and follow directions.
An American occupation report describes US troops marching beyond the Rhine as German children cheer and warm friendships form in ruined towns. The piece praises the doughboy's adaptability, language ease, courage, and universal camaraderie across France, England, and Belgium, marking him as a defining war feature.
Washington reports a large army casualty list totaling 4 745 names with breakdowns by killed in action, died of wounds, missing, and wounded in varying degrees. Ninety one Marine casualties are included with detailed Connecticut allocations listing sergeants privates corporals and officers and multiple towns.
Chester reports the arrival of Mrs. Arthur Osborne’s remains from the south with services at Laurel Hill cemetery. Also noted are local notes on State Guards drill, Hartford visitors, U S A visitors, thrift stamp purchases by Room A students, high attendance in Room 8, and a Christmas vacation schedule. A public meeting in Town hall on Dec 18 aims to boost educational interest with programs, addresses, and demonstrations.
Ivoryton December 17 the parents and teachers club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the school house. All parents of pupils not yet members are invited to join. A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Eugene Chrystal formerly of Ivoryton now in New Britain. William Coombs is confined to his home by a hard cold. Emma Chrystal has recovered from grip and resumed work. Hallmark store Markham's Deep River offers gifts at reasonable prices. Wimovsky's advertises Christmas toys books dolls and games.
A compact listing highlights coffee percolators and tea pots from W. P. and related items. Includes coffee percolators, tea pots, tea kettles, and a Lisk self roasting roaster.
Local hardware retailer advertises bath room fixtures including glass shelves towel bars tumbler holders soap holders sponge holders and medicine cabinets for bathroom upgrades. Details on pricing and availability are listed in the display.
A historical clipping highlights the Glenwood range as the best gift for homes, praising its durability efficiency and warm cooking performance. It frames the stove as a practical present sure to improve daily life and family meals.
Readable stock of nickel plated ware including percolators tea and coffee pots casseroles priced to move them come in and inspect the collection and take advantage of the reduced prices during the sale.
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