Middletown Saloons Stay Open As Camp Ruling Rejected
Local saloons will remain open Monday as officials announce that Wesleyan Yale and Trinity dorms fall outside army camp rules. U S District Attorney Hartford says Selective Service Section 12 not applicable here. Public reaction is mixed with business groups and residents urging normal operations despite federal uncertainty.
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Middletown
Wesleyan
United States District Attorney's Office
Hartford
Department of Ice
Washington
Yale
Trinity
New Haven
Investiga
Department of Jusopinion
Ned
Haif le
U. S
Lev
Hood's Sarsaparilla for Blood Purification and Strength
Improves blood purification and nerve strength through a course claiming to purify the blood and stimulate the liver. Promotes restorative treatment before meals with Hood's Sarsaparilla as a standard preparation. Mentions appetite and general wellness benefits for after influenza and prostrating diseases.
Insurance ad urges health coverage during flu outbreak
The notice argues the Spanish Flu burden on Middletown residents, highlighting lost income and medical costs. It promotes accident and health policies sold by Guy & Rice at 268 Main Street, claiming prior payouts and urging readers to insure while well.
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Middletown
Guy & Rice
Main Street
Adv
Watch Your Knees and Brain in a Fast Warning
A health note warns that during a long fast the brain keeps its weight and activity while the body weakens. It cautions that people may feel fine while deteriorating physically and urges attention to knee health as an indicator of overall condition.
Notice of water bill due date and office hours
Water bills are due at the Water Commissioners office on or before November 11. Office hours are November 9 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. After November 11, hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Barbara Smith, secretary.
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Office of the Water Commissioners
Barbara Smith
Riots in Kiel Kill Twenty Eight, Berlin Reports
Copenhagen reports twenty eight people killed in Kiel riots according to Berlin dispatches. Berlin says conditions remain unchanged with industries operating as usual despite the unrest.
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Kiel
Copenhagen
Berlin
Card of Thanks from Kuhner Family
We express sincere thanks to kind neighbors who assisted us during our affliction. Gratitude to the Masonic bearers and for the floral tributes. Mrs. Charles Kuhner, Mrs. J. Kuhner and Family.
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Charles Kuhner
J. Kuhner
St Aloysius Dance resumes weekend events
The St Aloysius society will resume their weekend dances this evening and a large attendance is expected. Ford's orchestra will furnish music and dancing will commence at 8 o'clock.
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St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius’ Society
Ford
Italian Speaking Residents Meet At Town Hall
Italian speaking residents will be at the Town Hall tomorrow evening at seven o'clock to hear addresses. The advertisement touts the event as featuring the best speakers in the state.
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Adv
Sunny Italy program at Town Hall to feature Italy and troops
Public notice invites residents to a Town Hall gathering tomorrow evening at seven to hear about Italy and the troops serving there. The event promises an informative talk and community engagement about the overseas assignment.
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Italy
Dancing tonight and meetings fill city events
Multiple notices describe dances at St. Aloysius hall and Meriden armory this evening and Saturday. Parish, patriotic, and club meetings announced for Monday, with speakers and locations. Community social life amid wartime drive events and local business college enrollments highlighted.
Peace Armistice Celebration In Middletown Planned
The War Bureau plans a large Middletown celebration after Germany’s armistice news. A 6:30 pm supper at Stueck’s, with speakers President William A. Shanklin Rev F J McGivney and Mrs A N Campbell. Supper tickets $1. reservations with Bunce Stueck or Dempsey. Also notes 100 percent subscription at James H. Bunce Co and Red Cross meeting Nov 20 chaired by Rev John Lewis. Sunday Italian rally at Town Hall with Michelangelo Russo. Drop in Morris Plan ad tonight.
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Kuhns
Thomas Sullivan
Michelangelo Russo
Russia
New York
Middletown
Ernest Tuttle
Newfield
Miami
Fla
St. Aloysius
Hall
Cficera
Germany
Stueck’s
Chamber of Commerce
William A. Shanklin
A. N. Campbell
Windsor
F. J. McGivney
The
Knights of Colmbus
Richard H. Bunce
Philip J. Stueck
J. W. Dempsey
James H. Bunce
Daughter born to Mrs Walker Roman at Middlesex Hospital
A daughter was born to Mrs Walker Roman at Middlesex Hospital Friday morning.
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Walker Roman
Middlesex Hospital
Eight Men of S. A. T. C. Recommended for Aviation
Wesleyan unit of the S. A. T. C. has eight members recommended for aviation by Major Wrightson. If the War Department accepts, they will attend aviation school. pilots named include R. H. Hibbard and W. G. Richmond, and observers listed are Alan F. Bain and H. F. Burgess.
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Teddy Alley
Middletown Club
Middletown Elks
A. J. Ale
Causeway
Portland Board of Trade
Wesleyan
Bil” Joyce
Maromas School
W. B. Brewer
Hfe
Charles Chafee
Wrightson
District Attorney’s
Department of Justice
War Department
R. H. Hibbard
East Hartford
Conn
W. G. Richmond
Cambridge
Mass
I. F. Cook
Inwood
L. I
Governor Attends Farm Bureau Meeting in Litchfield
Governor Holcomb attends the annual Litchfield County Farm Bureau meeting and will speak at 2 p m in Litchfield. Senator Elijah Rogers, a federal farm help specialist, joins the program on farm labor and Guy C Smith of Storrs, head of the Market News Service in several Connecticut cities, attends to answer questions on organized selling.
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Farm Bureau
Holcomb
Litchfield
Overseas Christmas Mail Center Extends Hours
The Red Cross overseas Christmas mail stations will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule extends on specific Saturdays and weekdays, with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 9 16 18 19 and 20 to accommodate longer posting times.
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Overseas
Red Cross
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D. J. Donahoe
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Arrigoni
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Middletown Business College
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Comet
Lady Washington
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Robert Costin
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State Tuberculosis Commission
Higginson Business Institute
Liberty Loan
Marcus H. Hobcrab
Eastern Star
Highland Country Club
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Union Park
Omo Mfg. Co
Grand Theatre
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Newport
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Greenport
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Caulkins & Post Co
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Beacon Indian Blankets
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