Liberty Loan Drive Plans and Committee Details
The meeting chaired by A. L. aimed to organize the Liberty Loan effort with committees for finance merchants house canvass and publicity. A Middletown War relief grant of 200 funds the drive as a new cottage near Holy Trinity Church is planned. Attendees included Slavin Coles Bechtel Weston Beach and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allin
Henry C. Mn W. Holmes
E. F. Slavin
G. A. Tierney
Pla
Midown
Ign
Fartve
Middletown
Church Drive
A. L. Iin
Fr. Leach
W. H. Boutellier
Slavin
Charles Coles
R. H. R. W. Rice
E. C. Weston
F. A. Beach
Holy Trinity
Sergeant from Nicholasville Killed in Action in France
Lexington reports Sergeant from Nicholasville Kentucky killed in action in France. He had served in the army for years and went abroad with the earlier unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Eres
Nicholasville
France
Use Lemon Juice To Beautify Skin
A vintage advertorial promotes lemon juice beauty preparation using two fresh lemons, water, and orchard white to create a softening facial lotion. It claims the mix is inexpensive, easy to make at home, and beat traditional cold creams for whitening and skin care, cautioning to dilute due to acidity.
Middletown City Briefs Highlight Local Ads and Events
A dense list of local ads and notices covers ball tickets at St. Aloysius, waterfront passes, silk collars, a basketball game at the Y M C A gym, Easter treats at Schaefer’s and Cone’s, spring term starts April 1 at Middletown Business College, and various shop promotions. Also noted are theater listings, Bible talk in Cromwell, an explosion-linked business contact, news on local traffic, and a patent-freezone corn remover advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Ball
Hennigar’s
Main St
Toggery Shop
Toggery
Middletown
Ramblers of
Hartford
Charlotte Russe
Schaefer’s
R. H. Barber
Greenwich
N. Y
Bible Students’ Hall
Cromwell
Hotel Arrigoni
E. T. Bradley
International Explosives Co
St. Albans
Inglis
Middlesex Turnpike
Robins
Tevlin’s
Worcester Sunday Telegram Co
Onrust
Brownstone
Portland
Providence Sunday Journal
Grand Theatre
Williams to Sing Final Middlesex Musical Association Concert
Evan Williams, famed Welsh tenor, will perform in the Middlesex Musical Association’s final concert of the season next Thursday in April. The veteran singer has drawn large crowds previously, after gaining popularity through prominent record releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Williams
Middlesex Musical Association
J Petening
Phonpinky Records
Council Meeting Monday On April First
The regular monthly common council meeting is set for Monday night April first. Several old matters remain with committees and none concern a plan for a send off to selectives. Proposals for Water street drainage and Green street surfacing have persisted through winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Water Street
Green Street
Lakposte
Heavy Passenger Traffic on Early Trains
Heavy passenger traffic was reported on the early trains indicating crowding and high turnout. Rail officials noted bustling passenger flow despite modest timetable adjustments and urged travelers to plan for delays and crowd management.
Bills Due April 1 From Plan Co at 269 Main St
Bills are due April 1 and describe borrowing from The Plan Company located at 269 Main Street in an advertised notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Co
Main St
Delay Costs Money
A brief note warns that delays cost money and urges timely action to avoid added expenses and lost opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeereeks
Abe
First Alewives Arrive In River In Spring Run
The first alewife of the season, caught by John Walker of Pacausett opposite Cold Spetaa, signals the annual run. Alewives, part of the herring family, enter fresh water early spring, though their bones are thorny and they are abundant and cheap. The behavior and migration prompted by nature remain a puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Pacausett
Spetaa
Grain prices spark public saving during spring market
Many expected corn to reach three dollars per bushel this spring, and people saved their holdings. Others refused to buy at high prices while the opposite side also hoarded supplies, shaping a wary market sentiment.
Liberty Loan Quotas Set Across Twelve Districts
The twelve federal reserve districts learn their quotas for the 3 billion Liberty Loan issue launching April 6 war anniversary. Boston district loses 50 million, redistributed among six other districts as the campaign seeks oversubscription. Treasury cites minimums to complete the total. bankers expect excesses and McAdoo will not reject them. The honor flag flies over the Potomac awaiting the state city or town to complete its quota once the campaign starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Committees
Federal Reserve
Boston
Mak
Ear
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Potomac
Also Mentioned on This Page
ANS
Liberty Loan
Letown Committee
Arrigori
Joseph Intravaia
Cincinnati
Bill Butler
Village Grocery
F. J. BIELEFIELD @ CO
Durham
J.H. Seiferman
Sui
van Raalte
Meyer’s
Centimeri
Onyx
Monito
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Fashion Center
John Buchan
Somme
Broatch
Main & Washington Fruitery
MAIN
Sam
Aturday
Ida
Main and
College Sts
Middletown, Conn
A. P. French
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