Howe's Travel Festival and New Picture Package
Howe's Travel Festival showcases his latest cartoon products in color and clay reproductions including Red Cross poster scenes and a travel narrative through Mexico and South America. The program features Wanda Hawley in The Way of a Man With a Maid, a Sennett feature, and The Cavell Case with Julia Arthur at Middlesex and Grand theatres with vaudeville acts and other shorts.
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Howe
H. Howe
Mr. Howe
William Hohenstel
Mexico
Falla
France
Red Cross
Wanda Hawley
Legion
Washburn
Goa
Miss Hawley
Aden
Middlesex
Grand Theatre
Cavell
Julia Arthur
Edith Cavell
Civiworld
Old Saybrook News Roundup of March Items
In Old Saybrook on March 6 Mr and Mrs William S Clark and Mr and Mrs George BE Kirtland traveled to New Haven on business. St Johns church held Ash Wednesday services officiated by Rev M F OBrien. Harlem river freight trains halted by New York harbor workers strike. John H Allen of Maple Ave visiting his son WW Allen in New York after his overseas arrival. Dr and Mrs William H Wolfe visiting Florida plan to return late April. Tug Harriet and wrecking barge at Silox wreck site preparing to raise cargo of stone. Michael Connors visiting then returned to New Haven. Mrs Ralph Swan of East Haddam visiting Mr and Mrs B B Warren this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
William S. Clark
George BE. Kirtland
New Haven
St. John’s Church
M. F. O'Brien
Harlem River
New York
John H. Allen
Maple Avenue
York
WW. P.allen
William H. Wolfe
Florida
Harriet
Beautifying Danderine Hair Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promises dandruff relief and hair growth from a small bottle. It claims the product cleanses the scalp, reduces shedding, and leaves hair light, wavy, and abundant after weeks of use. It urges purchasing from Knowlton's store for a youthful, soft result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton's Store
Are You Coughing Dont Stop Them
Middletown residents advised against coughing and sneezing in public as a health precaution. Dr McKee's Cough Syrup is advertised as a remedy available at druggists and grocers to ease coughs and promote relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Colonel Wise Hero of Fifth Marines Returns From France
Colonel Frederick M. Wise of the Fifth Marines has returned from France aboard the Rochambeau. He is famed for his June 2 1918 Chicau Thierry remark that inspired his men to advance against German forces, contributing to the Allied victory after reinforced troops joined the assault on June 6.
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Wise
Fifth Marines
France
Frederick M. Wise
Chicau-Thierry
Rochambeau
Westchester Notes On West Street March Update
West Street residents report Bigelow finished ice gathering and all ice houses are full. Mrs De Young left for New York on Monday and will be missed, with best wishes for a happy married life. Mrs Kaufman returned from New York after attending a relative funeral. Mrs Galvin was away recently, and Red Cross met with Mrs Peterson with strong attendance. Emerson returned to Leesville, Edgar Williams spent weekend in Hartford for the auto show with sister Dorothea returning Tuesday, and Mr Rommel of Springfield visits James Galvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Bigelow
de Young
New York
George Kaufman
James Galvin
Red Cross
Peterson
Emerson
Leesville
Edgar Williams
Hartford
Dorothea
Mr. Rommel
Springfield
Haddam Happenings in Brief as Spring Arrives
In Haddam on March 6 Mrs FE Clarke visited Middletown while Stanley Latshaw returns to New York. James H Wright of Boston was in town Tuesday as crossbills appear and harbingers of spring are noted. A wild goose flight passed overhead. towboats and barges moved on the river with range lights lit. Mrs A R Shailer is ill under Dr Taylor care. The funeral of Mrs Nelson Arnold was held at her son Frederick L Arnold’s home this afternoon. An all day Red Cross session is planned at church parlors tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
FE. E. Clarke
Middletown
Stanley Latshaw
New York
James H. Wright
Boston
A. R. Shailer
Taylor
Nelson Arnold
Frederick L. Arnold
Red Cross
Honor Roll Shines at Middletown High 1919
East Berlin reports Middletown High School honor roll members Miss Virginia Root Miss Marjorie Turner and Minnie Rahms among the pupils. District schools closed Wednesday afternoon for a teachers meeting in Berlin. M E church prayer meeting tonight and choir rehearsal Friday at Miss Marjorie Turner’s home. Town res idences in demand as K P society plans anniversary Friday at their hall. Mr Rich, former resident, has moved to West Cromwell.
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East Berlin
Virginia Root
Marjorie Turner
Minnie Rahms
Middletown High School
Berlin
M. E. Church
M. E
K. of P. Society
Mr. Rich
West Cromwell
Centerbrook Social Notes March Update
Adelbert Carter assists at W. J. Prann's store this week. Alfred and Mrs. Spencer depart for New Britain after several days at the Looby home. Mrs. D. C. Stedman visits friends in Middletown and East Hampton. Norton Grover packs his mother's belongings to move to Seybrook. Mrs. Victor Carter is home with throat trouble, cared for by Mrs. Starkey of Essex. Mr. West of New London calls on town customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbrook
Adelbert Carter
W. J. Prann
Alfred Spencer
New Britain
Looby
D. C. Stedman
Middletown
East Hampton
Norton Grover
Seybrook
Victor Carter
Starkey
Essex
Deserves Recognition in War Medal Debate
Baltimore American notes a proposal to create a fatigue medal for the weary consumer amid wartime distribution, arguing recognition is due for daily strain. The item frames public sentiment on awarding honors beyond military service and calls for broader acknowledgment of civilian endurance.
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Baltimore American
Higganum Social Notes and Local Updates
Mrs Henry Bailey of Hartford visits her Higganum parents for a few days. Miss May Doyle was a Mid caller yesterday. Red Cross met all day for sewing. Fred Wilcox of Ponsett spent time in town. Mrs Harry Carlson and children visited her sister yesterday. Dr C W Kellogg called on patients Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Beebe of Colchester arrived Tuesday. Beebe is new Birch Mill superintendent and birch cutting began yesterday at 800n. Miss Mary Donatoni visited Middle town yesterday. Mrs A L Brainard Woodworth and Mrs Henry Bailey plan to spend day with relatives in Cromwell. Mr and Mrs George West visited friends here. David Danielson, recently ill, can now go out. The home of the late Mrs Josephine Augur is to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higganum
Henry Bailey
Hartford
May Doyle
Red Cross
Fred Wilcox
Ponsett
Harry Carlson
C. W. Kellogg
Mary Donatoni
Middletown
A. L. Brainard
Woodworth
Cromwell
George West
David Danielson
Josephine Augur
Moodus Gossipette and Social Notes Highlights
Moodus March items report Miss Hazel Wippert visiting her mother Mrs Hannah Wippert in Rockville Center. Mrs Cone widow of Wil liam Cone dies at Mrs Alena Cook’s home. funeral and interment at Moodus cemetery. Visitors Frances Cashman Nellie and Stacia Griffin in Middletown. Carrier House owner Joseph Egeter ill with severe cold. Ellgart of Deep River visits Moodus. Helen Kiley returns from East Hampton. Armenian drive solicitors active this week. Company H State Guard enjoys a banquet in East Haddam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moodus
Hazel Wippert
Rockville Center
S. 1
Hannah Wippert
Cone
William Cone
Alena Cook
Cook
Frances Cashman
Nellie
Stacia Griffin
Middletown
Joseph Egeter
Carrier House
Ellgart
Deep River
Helen Kiley
East Hampton
John Rich
Eastoo
Company H
State Guard
East Haddam
Saybrook Point Notes on Local Residents
Saybrook Point reports Flora Murray confined at home with a cold Irene Cone fills in. R C D Burger visits New London. Nelson M Bower couple plan a late week auto trip to New York. William Allen reports safe overseas return. Mrs George E Kirtland visited New Haven. J B Hoffman attends State Board of Charities meeting today.
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Saybrook Point
Flora Murray
Irene Cone
R. C. D. Burger
New London
Nelson M- Bower
New York
William Allen
George E. Kirtland
New Haven
J. B. Hoffman
State Board of Charities
Westbrook School Meeting and Local Notes
Westbrook town meeting about the Chapman school building is set for Friday evening. School Supervisor J. L. Meder, recently back from a west trip, will attend. Mrs. Schnable hosted New York relatives. they will visit the city. Ellis Stannard is confined after injuring himself cutting a pole. Westbrook orchestra held its third meeting. Mrs. Eben Caldwell and her son, a navy man, visited and left on furlough. Auto activity rises as repairs continue. Liberty flag at half mast for Private Alphonso Stannard reported dead in France last month. Mrs. Aema Neidlinger named first assistant postmaster. Mrs. J. H. Stannard improving in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Chapman
J. L. Meder
Oscar Schnable
New York City
Eben Caldwell
Winchester
Mass
Florence Magonigal
U. S. Navy
Town Liberty
Alphonso Stannard
France
Aema Neidlinger
E. F. Schmidt
J. H. Stannard
Colchester Social Roundup and Town Notes
Colchester residents share visits with Hebron Mason Boston and Willimantic while noting church services and a newly painted American flag on the honor roll. Town news includes travel, callers, and social visits among residents plus local advertisement for beef steak and corned beef at Dan Goldberg near the depot.
Cascarets for Children and Adults
The product description promotes Cascarets as a quick remedy for white tongue tainted breath sour stomach and fevers in children. It claims children enjoy the candy format and that the treatment is gentle on bowels and safe for one year old children and up with full directions in each 10 cent box.
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Ruth Clifford
Westchester
Mooodus
Keeley Institute
Beach St. West Haven
Conn
Christ Church
W. T. Hooper
Sixth Infantry
ST. Aloysius Hall
Colchester
Janet
Lois Pendleton
Allison Bailey
Hebron
Timothy Kelly
Charles Quash
Willimantic
L. C. Brown
C. A. Carrier
Margaret Murray
Julia Kingsberger
Fitchville
St. Andrew’s Church
C. D. Barton
BE. A. Carrier
F. B. Baker
Julia Burns
F. F. Slater
Father Ford
Jennie Mintz
Norwich
The
Baptist Church
Harold Porter
Dan Goldberg
Depot
Cascarets
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
Ruth Clifford Ebird
Matinee
Lewis S. Stone
the Man of Bronze
Anita Stewart
America
Jesse L. Lasky
Bryant Washburn
Paramount Picture
Mack Sennett
Thomas H.ince
William S. Hart
Broadway
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