Central Con Power and Light notes and town updates
Town notices report the Leesville sub station project with I J Lee as foreman on the Power Co. site. Rebekah Lodge and Ladies Auxiliary plan meetings with officer installations. Mrs. Beckwith, Ruth, and Mrs. Gates appear in local arrivals and departures. A bank shutdown for the holiday period is noted. Memorial and church activities include refugee work, wool garments drive, and a children's supper. Amelia Brewer, age 23, died of pneumonia. funeral details forthcoming.
London teachers plan strike for equal pay and pensions
Teachers in London plan a strike to win equal pay for women and men, with men earning one hundred pounds and women ninety. Women seek not only equal pay but improved pensions and higher pay for all teachers, noting many leave the profession due to low pay.
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London
Great Britain
Danderine Hair Remedy Promises Luster And Growth
An old advertisement extols a small bottle of Danderine from Knowlton's as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims the product restore lustre, strength, and fullness, making hair wavy fluffy and abundant within weeks and nourishing roots to promote new growth.
Deep River Town News and Local Notices
Local notes report a new metal ceiling installed in a room once used as library headquarters by Representative Harry A. Moore. Several townsfolk attend church events, factory workers change jobs, and residents recover from illness as Lt. Thomas Eagan returns to duty aboard the Texas. Entertainment listings include The Beyond the Shadows series and a shoe advertisement concludes the page.
Dorcas Society and Church Activities in Cromwell
Cromwell notes announce the Dorcas society of the Lutheran church will meet at the Andersons on Meadow street. Mrs. Bailey and daughters visited relatives. Mrs. McLane and children ill with influenza. New York visitor Berne Klayman at the Bowns. Miss Sadye Kabatznick returned from a month in New York City. Alfred and Mrs. Anderson moved to a new east street home. Beginning Jan 16 the Ladies Aid Society will offer a cafeteria supper Thursdays at 5:30 to 8 at Congregational church parlors. The town is invited to attend. A Sunday evening service featured choir renditions directed by Miss Anderson with solos by C. E. Blom and a duet by Miss Lola Proudman and Mr. Blom. A Christian Endeavor meeting is set for Tuesday evening in church parlors with refreshments. Friday cottage prayer meeting at Miss Sarah Savage’s home. Next Sunday’s addresses on Great War and Reconstruction will be given by Hon. W. W. Wilcox and Judge Culver of Middletown.
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Daniel Healy
New York
Amosiss
Ruth Beckwith
Wowell
Beckwith
West Hampton Bank and Company
Benjamin Luntz
Basettal No
Merton Weir
Bevin’s Bros
Fional
Norman Purple
Comstock
Clifford Fuller
King’s Daughters
Majestic Theatre
Modern Woodmen of America
East Hampton Camp
Colorado
Harry A. Moore
Marion Ferguson
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Henry M. Snell
Jerome Russell
Joseph W. Taylor
Martin- Rockwell
New Haven
William Cone
Pratt, Read and Company
Mildred Fleet
West Mill
Charles Hefflon
Deep River Wheel Club
D. Paul Duggan
Hartford
Thomas Eagan
U. S
Texas
Town Hall
William Desmond
Great Northwest
Adv
Bessie Wimovsky
Fremont B. Bailey
Mary Bidwell
Edna Tyler
Ladies’ Guild
Congregational Church
Cromwell
Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church
Alexander Anderson
Meadow Street
Walter Bailey
Rena
Dorothy
W. McLane
Berne Klayman
J. Bown
Sadye Kabatznick
New
W. W. Wilcox
Culver
Middletown
Ivoryton Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting
Ivoryton hosts its annual church meeting with Captain Day of the U S Navy as guest. Mrs J J Twohill travels to Winsted. Mrs James Walkley, former resident, dies in Madison. Teacher substitute Mrs Daniel Trick from Essex. Elroy Chapman of Wethersfield joins Comstock Cheney Co. Parents and Teachers Club to elect officers and open exhibition of student work.
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Ivoryton
George H. Blake
J. J. Twohill
Winsted
James Walkley
Madison
Daniel Trick
Essex
Oe Wilcox
Harford
Elroy Chapman
East Berlin notices and upcoming events
Regular meeting and installation of officers of the K of P society tonight with attendance urged. To maintain street lights a fund raise is planned. Village Improvement Society arranges a fair and entertainment for later this month. Miss Eisie Benson visits New Haven. James Buggy visits town. Dancing class held final session. light skating event planned by a local group.
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East Berlin
K. of P. Society
Village Improvement Society
Eisie Benson
New Haven
James Buggy
A Desirable War Relic
A Chicago News item hopes returning soldiers bring back their fighting will and readiness, expressing belief that their time overseas should strengthen national resolve and government support.
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Chicago News
Mrs Jeanette Lewis dies at 90 in Essex
Mrs Jeanette Starkey Lewis widow of Colonel George Lewis died at her Main Street home after several weeks illness at age ninety years seven months. She leaves a sister Electa Starkey of Deep River and nieces and nephews. Funeral plans not set.
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Amelia Brewer
Antone Brewer
Frederick
Antone
Louis
Arthur Brewer
William Brewer
France
Jeanette Lewis
Essex
Jéanette Starkey
Lewis
George Lewis
Main Street
Electa Starkey
Deep River
Higganum Daily Roundup Reports Local Updates
Mrs Fred Olson visited Middletown yesterday Elsie Bloom seeks nurse training in New Haven Frank Fuller recovers at home C B Carlson visited Middletown Rev R S Caldwell back at work Ladies meet to sew for Belgians Red Cross appeals for weekly sewing sessions Alice Cook influenza Gladys Burr ill George Best visits from Boston Clara Carlson ill with influenza and tonsillitis Urgent drive for clothes for Belgians through Red Cross meetings
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Higganum
Fred Olson
Middletown
Elsie Bloom
New Haven Hospital
Frank Fuller
C. B. Carlson
R. S. Caldwell
Gladys
E. O. Burr
George Best
Boston
Clara Carlson
Red Cross
Alice Cook
Whist Night At Haddam Jail Brightens Local Festivities
In Haddam on a Saturday evening Miss Alice Thompson and Miss Ruth Arnold hosted a jail whist party. Carrie Shailer won the ladies prize while E W Hazen took the gentleman's prize. A R Shailer won the booby. Mrs A S Clarke received flowers and congratulatory notes for her 91st birthday while remaining active in community affairs.
Salts Fine for Aching Kidneys in Newspaper Ad Tone
Readers are advised that kidneys can become sluggish like the bowels and require a flushing. Four ounces of rad Salts taken in water before breakfast for several days may restore kidney activity and ease backaches and bladder disorders. Jad Salts, a harmless lithia drink, is promoted to keep kidneys clean and prevent complications.
Feeding Milking in Winter Profit Cache for Dairies
The article argues autumn calving yields larger, healthier cows and emphasizes pasture and stall feeding strategies. It notes that fall calves are easier to rear, stresses nutritious post- strain pasture, and suggests cost-effective milk substitutes and calf meals. It cites U.S. Farmers Bulletin No. 55 and reports fall fresh cows producing as well as or better than spring calvers at lower cost.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Old Saybrook notices and town happenings
Old Saybrook reports a supper by the victory girls at town hall from 6 to 9 30 on Thursday. Joseph Thibeau East Hampton returns to visit friends, a former bridge worker here over twenty years ago. Mrs M J Golden travels to New Haven. Harvey Wright covers rural routes during John T Coulter illness. Ice breaking tugs and clam diggers at Pease House landing. Siloam Lodge 35 AF and AM holds semi monthly meeting at Masonic hall 8 pm Wednesday. Leslie L Williams of Saybrook proving grounds receives discharge and returns to Richmond Indiana. Dorothy Dalton in Unfaithful and William Desmond in The Marriage? Bubble show Wednesday night at Saybrook town hall.
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Old Saybrook
Victory Girls
Joseph Thibeau
East Hampton
Joe
M. J. Golden
New Haven
Friends
Harvey Wright
Desicense
John T. Coulter
Pease House Landing
Siloam Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Leslie L. Williams
Saybrook Proving Grounds
Richmond
Indiana
Saybrook Town Hall
Dorothy Dalton
William Desmond
Adv
Moodus Notes Of People Moving About In Connecticut
Moodus residents and visitors are mentioned in a roundup of social notices. MOODUS resident moodus and nearby towns report servicemen returning from France and Hazelhurst Field. Names include C C iB, Mr and Mrs Brooks, Mrs J Purple, Mamie Hanna Florence Brockway, Guion Manee, W C Manee, Frank Lewis, B Wilkinson, T J Higgins, Samuel Williams, Minnie Bixby, Charles Sherman, W E Bowers, W W Beckwith.
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Moodus
Reford
C. C. Ib
New York
France
Brooks
Hartford
J. Purple
New Britain
Mamie
Hanna
Florence Brockway
Middletown
Guion Manee
W. C
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Severe Cough
A San Antonio man writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough remedy. He says it cost $50 a bottle to him but provided relief after influenza and pneumonia left him weak. He slept soundly, recovered fully, and reports no cough now. He recommends others try Foley's and notes it is sold everywhere.
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Wm. Barnes
San Antonio
Tex
Foley
Clearance sale offers dainty blouses at reduced price
A collection of Madras Japanese Silk and White Lingerie blouses is offered at 1.49 for items originally priced at 2.00 and 2.50. Styles include round and square necks in both plain colors and mixtures. Warm all wool options are highlighted with a satisfying variety of pretty seasonal designs.
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Madras
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Edgewood
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Thelma
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the Thelma
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