Salvation Army to convert saloons into soft drink bars
In a New York interview Evangeline Booth outlines plans for an "alcoholless" Salvation Army outlet that will extend from ocean to ocean, from Canada to Mexico. The West Forty-seventh Street project will keep fixtures and staff, replacing alcohol with soft drinks and a self service bar in a cheerful, wholesome setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Salvation Army
der ’Evangeline Booth
Ocean
Canada
Mexico
Inder Booth
West Forty-seventh Street
New York
On the Job Too Soon Prisoners Disabled Soldiers
The federal rehabilitation board widens access to vocational training for disabled veterans deemed compensable with at least ten percent disability. Many veterans rush back to work, taking early jobs that prove insufficient, yet government aid remains available as they reenter civilian life. Public awareness is urged to help veterans seize this opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Federal Board For Real Education
DETERMINATION FOR RAIL ROADS AND STATE REGULATION
The Springfield Republican contrasts private operation with state control of railways, arguing self determination requires a consistent nationwide regulatory system. It cites New York and Long Island cases, rail movements blocked by Albany, and calls for impartial, centralized policy to avoid handicapping future lines and ensure fair service nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
New York Times
Acton
New York
Long Island
Albany
Ohio assessors sweep every Ohio community for liquor listings
In line with a statewide order, assessors have begun inspecting communities across Ohio to ensure all liquor in retail outlets is listed with the personal assessment records. The drive targets compliance and uniform taxation.
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Ohio
Miss Roberts Names New Warship In Prohibition Era
Miss Helen Leonore Roberts, 16, daughter of Governor A H Roberts of Tennessee, christened the superdreadnought Tennessee at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. She used champagne despite Tennessee’s 1915 prohibition, saying she would have preferred water. Roberts led a party of 50 Tennessee officials and 13 maids of honor at the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Leonore Roberts
A. H. Roberts
Tennessee
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Miss Roberts
New York
Roberts
Essex Local Death and Community Notices May Day
Mary Stevens died at her Grove Street home after several weeks of illness. Funeral at her home Sunday at 2 p.m. George Seeley back from overseas on short furlough. Local clergy and visitors noted with church schedule for Second Sunday after Easter May 4. War relic train to Essex station May 7. Congregational services and a public mass meeting planned. Choir invites participation at St John’s Church.
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Essex
Mary Stevens
Grove
Benjamin and
Fannie Rossiter Stevens
George Seeley
Bishop
Steers
New York
Griswold House
St. John’s Church
William Zéhms
David Peterson
South Main Street
Alice Tolx
Essex Hall
H. L. Hulbert
Groton
All Saints' Sunday Service in Ivoryton May 3
On May 3 in Ivoryton All Saints' Church holds Sunday services at 9 a.m. with baptism during the service. Rev George Gilbert of Middletown will preside. Albin Berg has left factory work and returned to Clinton. A funeral for Charles Auger took place in Middlefield last Friday. Attendance noted by local residents.
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Ivoryton
All Saints
George Gilbert
Middletown
Albin Berg
Clinton
Charles Haskell
Luther Chapman
Shirley Haskell
Charles Auger
Middlefield
Charles Levenworth
Summit Street
Beacon Light
King's Daughters
Congregational Church
Nationalize Mines Urged By Illinois Union Leader
Frank Farrington, president of the Illinois United Mine Workers Union of America, argues only nationalization of mines can secure a six hour day a five day week and higher wages for American coal miners. He says American miners will back British miners on wages and conditions. Farrington spoke after reviewing the international president’s report calling for higher wages shorter hours and nationalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Coal Miners of
America
Frank Farrington
Illinois United Mine Workers’ Union of America
Great Britain
International
Monkey Buried With Honors In Uniontown
Uniontown Pa witnessed its first monkey funeral when "Joe" the simian mascot of a regiment back from France was buried with war honors. Though he survived the Argonne drive a bulldog killed him here as locals followed the procession with many children in attendance.
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Uniontown
Joe
France
Durham News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
E M Hubbard visited Hartford on business. Mr and Mrs Harry Gaylord of Middletown called on relatives. Mrs Ellen M Mathewson has her house newly shingled. Wedworth Wadsworth donated a painting for the Near East drive. King’s Daughters meet with Mrs W C Newton on Monday. Children enjoyed May baskets Friday evening with many flowers. A J Smith lodge will meet May 5. Near East drive collection at Congregational church totaled $95.00. No service at Congregational church Sunday due to pastor’s absence. Loyal Temperance Legion cake and candy sale raised over $12 to cover S T L flag deficit. Northern lights sighted. warmer weather predicted. M E church schedule includes sermon Going East by Toiling West and Sunday School. Y M C A organizers to meet Tuesday for reorganization. Church of the Epiphany lists Holy Communion and sermon, and children's service.
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Durham
E. M. Hubbard
Hartford
Harry Gaylord
Middletown
Ellen M. Mathewseon
Wedworth Wadsworth
Near East Drive
W. C. Newton
A. J. Smith Lodge
Knights of Pythias
O. U. A. M. Hall
Near East
Congregational Church
Loyal Temperance Legion
Ruth Goodale
M. E
A. F. Bain
Church of the Epiphany
Miss May Shultz Visits Middletown. News From Centerbrook
Centerbrook reports Miss May Shultz visiting Middletown. Norman Robinson has left his railroad position. Mrs. Charles Goodwin of Hartford visits her mother Mrs. Eugene Tolx on the Bockum road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbrook
May Shultz
Middletown
Norman Robinson
Charles Goodwin
Hartford
Eugene Tolx
Dentist Appointment Liability Defined in Civil Court
Springfield Mass judge E F Lyford ruled in the Boynton versus Bogardus case that a patient who misses a dental appointment must pay the bill. The suit for 28 dollars upheld the binding nature of appointment commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
E. F. Lyford
William S. Boynton
William H. Bogardus
Rosy By Louis Dodge and Rusty Miller by Joslyn Gran
Two horse racing titles listed with authors and prices: Rosy by Louis Dodge priced at 1.60 and Rusty Miller by Joslyn Gran priced at 1.35. Names, authors, and prices stand out as the readable facts in this ad-like fragment.
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Rosy
Louis Dodge
Rusty Miller
Joslyn Gran
Old Saybrook News Briefs May 8 Whist party and travel changes
The morning Hartford train now arrives at 9 03 starting Monday causing by 11 40 a m the next service to New Haven and New York. An Eastern Star whist party is planned at Masonic hall on May 6 with an invitation social and dance hosted by Saybrook proving ground members. William P. Carver visited his brother in New London on furlough from Camp Merritt. Citizenship papers due in Middletown today. Shad catches reported fair with thirty to fifty per boat and good size. Mrs J H Tileston traveled to Hartford to visit friends.
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Old Saybrook
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Hall
Saybrook Proving Ground
River Front
Middletown
William P. Carver
New London
Camp Merritt
N. Dominic
Superior Court
Rees
J. H. Tileston
Hebron Sends Delegates from Parade in Hartford
Hebron residents attended a Hartford parade with Mrs. E G Lord Miss Clarissa Lord and others including Mrs B A Raymond Mrs George A Little and sons. John N Hewitt and Sidney left for Camp Devens, Walter C Hewitt discharged from the army. Rev Davis to preach his last sermon here Sunday before a year in China. A W Sisson back from Franklin Mass. Wilmur Keeney visited from Manchester.
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Hebron
Hartford
E. G. Lord
Clarissa Lord
B. A .Raymond
George A. Little and Sons
E. T. Smith
Florence Smith
Will Brehant
Roger F. Porter
David Strong
Walter C. Hewitt
Howard Porter
Fred Brehant
France
John N
Mass
Wilmur Keeney
Manchester
William Connery Visits Chatham Middle Haddam
William Connery spends the weekend at his home in Chatham Middle Haddam. The Sunday school Institute meets at Congregational church Sunday at 3 PM, with an open invitation. Mr and Mrs Frank Palmer return to spend the summer in Miss Palmer’s house formerly owned by Mr Bock.
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Chatham—Middle
Haddam
William Connery
Congregational Church
Frank Palmer
Miss Palmer
Local notices from Madison area mix arrivals and incidents
Mrs Emeline Redfield and daughter Emma return to Liberty Street for summer after wintering in New Haven. Sergeant Herbert Whedon shows discharge papers at his parents home. Rev H N Miller departs for Bethany Virginia Benday trip. Harvey Reed and wife welcome a baby girl born April 24. Reed is daughter of A O Dudley of Hammonassett. Joseph Griffin suffers a serious accident when thrown from a wagon as horses started. one wheel runs over him. Mrs E G Holbi ill at home on B Street.
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Benday
Harvey Reed
Mrs. Reed
A. O. Dudley
Hammonassett
Joseph Griffin
China Exports 5 Million Pounds Egg Albumen Annually
Chinese trade reports show annual export of more than five million pounds of egg albumen including preserved and fresh eggs, highlighting sustained capacity in poultry products. Local buyers include manufacturers supplying food processing and bakery industries.
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China
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Helen Roberts
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Christens
U. S
A. D. W. Chalker
St. John’s Church Choir
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Robert W. Chambers
Thos. Dixon
Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Joseph Conrad
B. M. Bower
Henry van Dyke
Ellis Parker Butler
Price
The
Hohenzollerns
Stephen Leacock
Dere Bill
Mabel
Florence L. Summers
E. Streeter
Mable
Hazen
Madison
Exide
Conn. Battery Service Co
Washington St
Middletown, Conn
Linwood
Detroit
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
W. S. Reynolds
Dietriputere
Middlesex County
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