New state board to oversee education under act
Gov Holm announced creation of a nine member state education board to take office July 1. Members include two year terms from Hartford Charles Ames and A Shanklin from Middlesex, four year terms from Litchfield Walter Hood and John Talcott, six year terms from Fairfield W Curtis and Henry Tirrell, plus a member at large Charles Jones. The board will meet on June 2 for organization.
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Underwood Typewriter
Organsm
Income Tax Revision Aimed at Small Salaried Men
Representative Sabath introduces a bill in Congress to revise the war revenue act. The proposal would set a single man's personal exemption at 2000 dollars or double that for other cases, while married men with dependents would have an exemption of 4000 dollars or half that amount.
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Washington
Congress
Repre- Sabath
Clergymen Seek Higher Pay at Baptist Convention
New York clergyman Dr E T Mi told the Northern Baptist convention in Colo May 23 that clergy salaries are a blot on the denomination. He noted half of the nation’s Baptist ministers earn about 1500 dollars annually and urged raises. He also highlighted salaries and Americanization efforts for aliens in large cities as key issues at today’s session.
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Colo
E. T
New York
The Hyphen Debate in American Identity
A Kansas City Times piece questions the role of hyphenated American identity amid foreign influence. It argues Americans must choose loyalty to the United States while noting ongoing tensions with British empire policies and immigration era nationalism.
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Kansas City
United States
Moodus Meats Discount at Green Trading Best Meats
Local notice from 480 Main Street Middle mead Stueck's bakery promotes discounts on MOODUS meats. The ad emphasizes better deals the more customers purchase, aiming to fill a book of customers and stock.
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Middlemear Stueck’s Bakery
Marsh Street
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Mear Stueck’s Bakery
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Elic Market
Middletown
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Haddam Retail Ad Notes Limited Stock At Marsh Street
A brief ad from 480 Marsh Street Middle Haddam states more purchases fill the book and stock is limited. The notice emphasizes urgency for customers to buy now.
Centerbrook Sippextine Thelma Saturday matinee
Sporting Life screening also features Sennett com pay matinee and evening showings with details in the Saturday edition.
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Sippextine Thelma
Sporting Life
Sennett
Sage and Sulphur Restore Gray Hair Naturally
An old remedy uses Sage and Sulphur to darken gray hair and restore natural color. The formula, once famous, faded but is said to be back, with the sulfur aiding the complexion and the sage providing coloring effects.
Deadly explosion rocks plant injures many in Des Moines area
A dry dust explosion wrecked a $3,000,000 plant in Gedar Rapids Ta killing several workers and trapping dozens. About fifty were injured and authorities fear the death toll could rise as a large number remain missing. Fire damaged surrounding buildings and water mains were destroyed, hindering rescue efforts.
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Gedar Rapids
Time to Plant sermon and local society notes
Middlefield May 23 Mr Brooks a former resident visits town. Congregational church service Sunday morning titled Time to Plant. Sunday school at noon Y P S C at 7 30. W C T U annual meeting hosted by Mrs G B Hawkes with officers elected President Mrs Wm Greenbacker Vice President Mrs A H Augur 2nd Vice Mrs Geo Doane Secretary Mrs G B Hawkes Treasurer Mrs Mary R Skinner Epworth League meets Sunday night at 8 00. Stanley Grannum of Wesleyan to lecture South America the Land of Opportunity. Public Market 480 Main Street Middle town near Stueck's bakery adv.
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Middletown
Stueck
Rockfall warning near Stueck's bakery advised
A brief storm advisory notes danger of rockfall in Rockfall vicinity near E town and Stueck's bakery. No injuries reported. residents urged caution and to stay clear of the affected slope.
Dempsey May Fight in Toledo Net $500000 Gate Forecast
Receipts to date for the anticipated July Fourth bout near Toledo rival the $270000 Jeffries Johnson draw, with Tex Rickard predicting a gate well above half a million. Training activity intensifies as sparring partners swarm the Dempsey camp and plans for Willard’s arrival loom as Willard’s group eye nearby training quarters.
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Overland Club
Unpaid Bills Fuel a Poets Nightly Muse
A poet turns financial strain into creative energy. The article notes how unpaid bills can spur vivid imagery and disciplined writing routines as the writer seeks meaning and release through verse.
Mail offers Hawker prize to heirs as airmen vanish
London reports the $50,000 prize for the first Atlantic flight was to Hawker and Grieve heirs if alive but is now offered to their heirs since the pilots have not been heard from after departing Newfoundland Sunday night to fly to Ireland.
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London Daily Mail
Atlantic
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Newfoundland
Ireland
Old Saybrook Items Highlight Churches and Local News
Mrs William H Wolfe travels to Hartford on business. Church services listed for St John s Grace Episcopal First Congregational and others with Sunday School. Mrs John Chase returns from Pottsville visit. Charles E Lynde of New Haven visits town. Frederick G Fish faces above knee amputation after operations in New Haven and Hartford. Red Cross work urged to finish by May 29. Shad fishing poor due to fog and rain. Walter Gilman competes in Yale speaking event with Mrs Gilman. Liberty Loan committee pushes Salvation Army quota of 219. Baseball Dance set for May 27 at Deep River Town Hall with Wights Jazz Orchestra.
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William H. Wolfe
Hartford
St. John’s Church
Grace Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church
John Chase
Mary Thurlow
Pottsville
Penn
Charles E. Lynde
New Haven
Frederick G. Fish
Hartford Hospital
Frederick
Red Cross
Walter Gilman
Graded School
Three new members join Italian peace delegation
Rome May 23 Italian peace delegation reorganized with three new members Signor Crespi Signor Paratore and Commander Dimartino named Premier Orlando said the council of four in Paris faces obstacles and the delegates are working to remove them while relying on national discipline The premier noted the deputies chamber declarations as inspiration An exclusive IN S report earlier announced resignations of three delegates
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Dimartino
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Council of Four
Paris
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Chamber of Deputies
Sometimes No Trouble- Trouble All The While
Waterbury reader Mrs Susanna Fair credits Goldine for better sleep and relief from rheumatism kidney problems and fatigue. She reports taking the medicine after a dealer visit and notes improvements in sleep and overall health. The ad promotes GOLDINE products including tablets laxatives and liver and bladder remedies with a list of cities and distributors.
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Goldine
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Goldine Mfg. Co
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