Portland Rally Discusses War Drive and Local Support
Dr. Wil Arnold Shanklin, Wesleyan president, spoke on war relief work and postwar duties for soldiers, urging continued support. John C. Barry briefed on Knights of Columbus overseas aid. audience sang "When the Boys Come Home." Quota set at $8,000 with canvass underway as workers pledge to meet target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
the Patriotic League
Wil‘ Arnold Shanklin
Wesleyan
Shanklin
France
Europe
Germany
England
John C. Barry
Knights of Columbus
Barry
Katherine Bacon
Middletown
Carmine Fabrizo
America
Porter
Portland
Ou I of War Bureau
F. R. Goodrich
Chester Town Celebrates Big Day With Parades And Speeches
Chester marks a major celebration starting at 4 AM with church bells and whistles, hundreds of vehicles and children joining in. A large parade culminates at 3 PM with Governor Holcomb speaking, Guards reviewed, and a flag decorated green. Attendees include Norton Chapman Frank Stimpson and out of town visitors from Hartford New Haven and Worcester.
Pape's Diapepsin Quick Relief Advertises Stomach Aid
An old time ad claims Pape's Diapepsin tablets instantly relieve indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress after meals. It touts quick relief at low cost from drug stores and presents a vivid pane of common stomach discomfort.
East Hampton Fund Drive Aims To Reach Four Thousand
East Hampton residents face a $4,000 fundraising quota set by Chairman Stanley Bevin and committee. The effort seeks townwide support, amid confident expectations that locals will meet the target. Local society notes include visits and meetings, with the Dorcas Society and E H Grange scheduled for gatherings. reminders to send cigarettes to troops overseas appear amid community notices.
Colchester Grange to Elect Officers and War Rally
Regular Grange meeting set for Tuesday at 7 o'clock with officer elections. United War campaign begins with a Grange hall rally featuring three speakers, Liberty chorus, and old guard band. Grand concert at 7 30. Town notes include visits, church services, and a large bonfire after news of a victory.
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Colchester
Grange
Francis Brown
Norwich
Roy Clark
Ferdinand Coats
Hebron
Board of Selectmen
Leslie Beebe
Middletown
United War
Grange Hall
Liberty Chorus
Old Guard
Meigs
Harry Lazinsk
New London
R. K. Brown
New York
Leon Bunyan
George Reynolds
East Hartford
Congregational Church
Card of Thanks for Kind Assistance and Flora After Death
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted during illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude to those who sang and sent flowers. Signed by Mrs. Erastus Watrous Mrs. James Galvin and family and Mrs. Charles Chapell adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Watrous
James Galvin
Charles Chapell
Cromwell Ad Promotes Potatoes and Supplies
Cromwell advertises fine cooking and eating potatoes delivered in five bushel lots for $2. Pillsbury's flour, table salt, rock salt, and all kinds of feed including ready ration that yields milk and butter are offered. Theodore Avierson.
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Pillsbury’s
Theodore Avierson
Ady
Congregational church notes and local social events
Perec on November 11 lists Walter A Raymond Evans Wallace Peck and William Quinn of Camp Devens as Sunday visitors at W S Churchill home. Miss Martha Kimmel and Private Wallace H Peck married by Rev Frank P Waters Saturday. Old Home service planned at Congregational church next Sunday with pastor address Rev M E Alling. Joseph Alsop of Avon to speak. Red Cross meets Thursday at Library Hall. Hartford visitors Marcus Hills attend a dance at Library Hall. Ellsworth Kelly in costume amused attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alsop
Avon
Wallace H. Peck
Camp Devens
Martha Kimmel
Frank P. Waters
Marcus H. Hills
Hartford
Library Hall
Ellsworth Kelly
Red Cross
Edward Carrol
Middletown
East Berlin Peace Celebration and Local Visits
East Berlin marks peace signing with church bell and informal parade as residents note visitors Mrs Sarah Morgan of Middlesex Hospital visits home Clarence Lund on furlough from government service and Louis Hazen to move from Vermont to Hartford for a new job. Local solicitors collect donations for the United War Work campaign and families host guests from Waterbury Wilmington and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Sarah Morgan
Middlesex Hospital
Clarence Lund
Clark
New Britain
United War
Sacred Heart Church
YT. C. Hodgson
Wilmington
Del
N. Stark
Waterbury
M. H. Hazen
Louis Hazen
Vermont
Hartford
Preventive and household remedies for Spanish influenza
Advice urges calm and outdoor activity to fight influenza. It promotes laxatives, liver regulators, and remedies such as Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Anuric Tablets, plus hot lemon drink and foot baths. For recovery, it recommends iron tonics and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Essex News Highlights and Local Visits
Private Wilson J daily visitor at his Fort Terry home on Railroad avenue. Ira T. Hayden of New Haven visiting his parents on Little Point street. Louis Parker wiring Parker place on Saybrook street for electric lights. Henry Olmsted newly shingled on New City street. Mrs A J Doane under doctor care near Doane's Corner. Louis Parker of Hartford visiting summer home on North Main street. Warren Crocker moved family into Mrs Clara Dennison's rental. Rev Father Finn of New Haven led mass at Catholic church Sunday. Lawrence Jones of Winchester Arms Co New Haven weekend visit. Mrs Charles Hayden visiting daughter in Hartford. Attenders from here at dedication of honor roll in Chester Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of New Haven visiting E L Brown home. Archdeaconry meeting at St Johns church Wednesday. supper for parish members at 6, lecture by Dr Dearmer at 7 30 on Missions. Public invited. Thelma Tuesday Night. Patriotic film The Call to Arms and comedy Fatty and the Broadway Stars advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson J. S
Fort Terry
Railroad Avenue
Ira T. Hayden
New Haven
Little Point Street
Louis Parker
Parker Place
Saybrook Street
Henry Olmsted
New City Street
A. J. Doane
Doane
William Law
Hartford
Chester
Charles Smith
E. L. Brown
St. John’s Church
Ladies’ Guild
It's More Blessed to Give a Knockout Blow
A compact aphorism notes that delivering a decisive KO is more virtuous than absorbing one, framing boxing prowess as a moral virtue in competition and sport culture. The saying contrasts attacker and defender roles, elevating proactive dominance in sport narratives.
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Methodist Church
Perry Hale
Merry Mansion
Ida Maynard
L. B. Hurt
Woman
Ellen M. Stancliff
Ellen M
Farmington Ue
West Hartford
Stan
Mary S. Stancliff
Westford
John M. Foote
Mr. Littell
St. James’ Church
H. O. Raftery
Cora Lawton
Air Avenue
Naomi Anderson
East Hampton
New Ham Hartford
Lawton
Kirkland Huske
Great Neck
L. I
Freeman Huske
Hamilton Sherrerd
Main Street
Frank J. Hill
Air Line Avenue
G. Brainerd
Cty
Frank Brainerd
Clayton
Larson
Springfield
David A. Cronin
Port
David Cronin
Jey B. Lloyd
Msto
Rose Hill
Up Who
U. S. Army
Camp Charlotte
S. C
Edward Werdelin
Gildersleeve
New Jersey
Carl G. Anderson
East Mainstreet
Annie Quirk
Bertha Griswold
Ware
Mass
William Gleason
William Chapter
Daughters of the King
Frank Sahborn
E. O. Lewis
Essex
M. S. Brooks & Sons
Bruick
C. J. Bates & Son
Chester Company
Col
Elliott
Leland
Sixth Regiment Band
Turner’s Corner
State Police
Edgar W. Lewis
Loan Council of Defense
Holcomb
Lewis
J. Gordon Manning
Father Duggan
Norton, Chapman
Frank Stimpson
Charles Perkins
Walter
Arthur Myers
Frank Davis
Pelham Bay
Rudolph Davis
Fred Wilcox
Olive Houghtaling
Frank Hughtaling
L. M. Brooks
Artford
L. M. McCallum
Worcester
Charles Brooks
Nellie Wilcox
Joseph S. Wilcox
Princess
George M. Cohan
Artcraft
Burton Holmes
Adv
Belen
Stanley Bevin
May Wall
Boston
Nanno Bride
William Leahy
Meriden
R. A. Wall
O'Connell Hall
Doris Hoyrup
Margaret Thibeault
Ruth Beckwith
Cromwell
R. A. Beckwith
Dorcas Society
Swedish Lutheran Church
Gustaf Lindquist
Miller Hill
E. H. Grange
Hebron Grange
Chatham Pharmacy
Adyv
Dr. M. Cook
Central National Bank
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Queen Alexandra
National Council of Defense
Fatty
Dea
Philo Hay CO. Nowak
Stueck
War Bureau
United War Workers’ Meeting
Evening Press
Billie Burke
Axminster
Rand McNally
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