Food or chaos drives Europe to hunger and aid plea
The editorial warns that Europe east of Berlin faces massive famine with 300 million people at risk as Germany and Austria-Hungary strains worsen. It urges American self denial to ship bread, meat, and clothes now to eastern Europe, linking starvation to potential chaos, Bolshevik agitation, and the Munich incident, and calls for immediate aid before next harvest. A separate item reports a Brooklyn loft fire injuring twenty firefighters and forcing evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Jesia
Bohemia
Germany
Turkey
Constantinople
Tretic
Munich
URIC ACID IN MEAT BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Rheumatism is linked to uric acid from meat and rich foods. Aged guidance urges warmth, dry feet, less meat, and plenty of water to help kidneys filter the acid. At first twinge, Jad Salts are advised to mix in water and drink daily.
British Labor Sees New Era
London reports a rising belief that war sacrifices will birth a new era for labor in Britain. The government vows a constructive program to curb Bolshevism, stabilize disputes, and align labor with capital for public good amid rising costs and strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Europe
Lloyd George
United States
Clyde
San Francisco
Colorado
Washington
America
Wales
Fight Leads to Gunplay Near Norwalk at Bayside Feud
Norwalk reports a two week feud near Bayside, L. I. escalated to a shooting last night at the Hopewell Farm for Homeless Boys. Frank Smith, 20, the farm caretaker, was wounded. Smith identifies James Mackay, 29, of Bayside, as the shooter who used Smiths revolver and then called Smiths sister to say it was accidental. Mackay was said to be with Philip Farrington, Isa of Bayside, and they fled the scene.
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Norwalk
Bayside
L. I
Here
Frank Smith
Hopewell
Smith
James Mackay
Mackay
Philip Farrington
Isa
Sailor Lads Arrested in Newport Auto Theft Case
Norwalk police arrested Paul Sherwood aged 18 and Frank Christianson aged 19, sailors from the Newport Naval Training Station, last night for driving a automobile alleged to be stolen in New London. The car was owned by C. B. Newell of Waterford. Local shore towns reported similar incidents.
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Norwalk
Paul Sherwood
Frank Christianson
Newport Naval Training Station
New London
C. B. Newell
Waterford
Princess Patricia Marries Royal Naval Officer
Princess Patricia weds Commander Ramsay in Westminster Abbey as King George, Queen Mary, and royal guests attend. The ceremony features archbishop blessings, Mendelssohn organ, and a royal procession to sign the register. The couple plan a modest life with two cars and a country honeymoon amid wartime royal interest.
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Canada
Coor
Old Church
George
Royal Navy
Queen Mary
Queen Alexandra
Edward the Confessor
Mendelsshon
Duke of Connaught
Mary
Patricia
Britain
Ramsay
Earl of
Juvenile Case Docket Changes In Hartford Court
Hartford officials announce that the March 4 superior criminal court docket will exclude all under eighteen from public records. Juvenile cases to be heard in chambers on March 6. Sub Treasury reports a $407000 weekly bank cash gain as of February 27 in New York.
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Hartford
Superior Criminal Court
Hugh M. Alcorn
Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Danderine hair product promises glow and dandruff cure
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the solution for heavy lustrous hair, claiming it doubles beauty after one application and dissolves dandruff. It warns that untreated scalp issues cause itching, weak roots, and hair loss, urging readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores and apply as directed for quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
A 25-year-ago roundup notes Henry C. Ward offering an ornate metal bed for $10 amid hard times blamed on tariffs or overproduction. Snow slows street travel while river traffic persists. Brownstone ferry under repairs. Tramps seek lodging in Portland. fishing resumes at asylum dock. Selectman Tryon packs streets with snow roller. Mansfield Guards drill draws 66. Middletown Wheel Club case on cigars dismissed. Rev A W Hazen to depart for Holy Land for four months. Common Council to discuss electric road petition. Washington Street residents oppose measures.
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Brownstone
Porteland
Asylum Dock
Frederick Tryon
South Farms
Sxty
Mansfield Guards
Middletown Wheel Club
A. W. Hazen
Holy Land
Common Council
Washington Street
Prison Goods Cost Report Reveals Stocked Mattresses
Documents show Haddam Jail supplied with mattresses at 1.75 dollars each and ticking for straw filling at 61.125 cents per item, highlighting expenses tied to inmate housing and facility upkeep.
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Haddam
New Stable Fire Destroys Unitarian Building in New London
Fire destroyed a two story wooden structure in New London early February 27, previously the Universalist church and later a hack and livery stable run by George G Avery and Son. George Crosby, father in law of Mrs Avery, died trapped on the second floor. Loss estimated at $50,000. Fire teams from the city government experimental station and state pier aided, two hours of effort confined blaze to the original building. All horses were saved. Cause undetermined but believed accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Universalist Church
George G. Avery & Son
Avery
George Crosby
Connecticut Robber Sentenced After Philadelphia heist
Frank Moran, a Connecticut man, received a ten year sentence after a bold $1000 grocery store robbery in Philadelphia. He and an accomplice forced the cashier and customers against the wall, seized the bag, and fled in a motor truck but were captured after a half hour chase. Moran acted within hours of the crime, illustrating a rapid path from crime to punishment.
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Connecticut
Philadelphia
Frank Moran
Moran
Phosphated Iron Heralded as Cure for Nervous Breakdowns
Prominent doctors endorse Phosphated Iron as a reliable remedy for weak nerves and poor blood. Testimonials claim improved sleep appetite and energy, with physicians noting its efficacy where other treatments failed. The Hartman Drug Co warns buyers to seek genuine Phosphated Iron and avoid counterfeit pills or tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Taitieek Daovician
Rheumatic Kinks Real Remedy Claims to Do What It Says
Analog ad pitches a Rheumatic Remedy Prescription 99 promising relief for rheumatism gout and neuralgia. It claims blood purification and lasting health after use and urges immediate purchase with bold testimonials and vivid but unclear phrasing.
Economy Yarn Sale Lights Up Friday and Saturday
Knitting Yarns blowout find. Il Wool Khaki yarns priced at 1.25 per hank, extra heavy worsted at 1.00, colors grey green old rose blue black and white. Germantown Floss and Saxony odd skeins 0.25 each.
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Germantown
Saxony
Domestic Dry Goods Sale Promises Low Priced Textiles
A bygone catalog style ad lists discounts on fabrics and linens including Imperial Long Cloth 36 inches wide in 10 yard pieces for 1.98 each and Nainsook 36 inches 10 yard pieces for 2.98, along with pillow cases, sheets, flannel, toweling, crash, cretonne, ginghams, ticking, and bed spreads with prices per yard or piece across multiple brands and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginghams, Amoskeag and Lancaster
Fruit Hill
Lonsdale
Hosiery and Underwear Prices from Gordon Silk Lisle Line
Hosiery and underwear advertise Jows Gordon Silk Lisle seamless half hose in black and colors, children’s ribbed seamless hose, sizes 6 to 7 1 2 for 30 cents and 8 to 9 1 2 for 35 cents. Ladies seamless fiber silk hose priced at 79 cents, plus lisle thread union suits with glove silk bodice in regular sizes at $1.75 and extra sizes at $2.00.
Winter Coats at Half Price for Ladies and Misses
A sale offers a selection of winter coats for ladies and misses. Some have fur collars, others convertible cloth collars, all stylish, warm, and serviceable. Friday and Saturday, priced at one half of prior amounts.
Yard Wide Wool Suitings and Silk Shirtings Price List
Yard wide wool suiting materials including corduroys beach cloth and popline offered in short lengths but enough for a suit at 60c per yard. Also yard wide silk striped shirtings priced at 69c per yard.
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Brooklyn
Ledsgate
McCormick
Workman
Pat
Penny Preedy
Iss
Henry C. Ward
Cash Bargain Store
Sunkist
York State
Borax
U. S. Mail
Sperry & Barnes
Jemima
New Orleans
m_eeeare
A.M. Bidwell
Bidwell & Lynch, Successors
Main St
Ik BR
Warner
Torewer Co
Wain and
Court Street
Brainard & Logan
THE
W. T. Fields CO
Tel
Liberty
New Haven, Conn
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