Revenue Bill Up For Consideration In Short Session
Congress faces a clash over whether the 1919 revenue bill should cover 1920 taxes or be limited to 1919. Democrats push to extend taxes into 1920 despite GOP opposition while Progressives back Penrose’s leadership. If Democrats push 1920 taxes, passage may slip beyond March 4.
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The Eagles Mate at Middlesex Theatre at Thanksgiving
Mary Pickford hails The Eagles Mate as one of her best pictures with a thrilling plot about a girl's adventures among moonshiners. The film, shown at Middlesex theatre Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, promises record crowds along with vaudeville and other pictures.
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Mary Pickford
Middlesex Theatre
Littlest Brother Ben Alexander Stars in Hearts of the World
Master Ben Alexander appears as The Littlest Brother in D. W. Griffiths Hearts of the World at the Middlesex for three days starting Monday November 25 with matinees. The child actor, praised for his poise under fire, is shown amid battlefield peril and a dramatic avalanche scene.
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Ben Alexander
D. W. Griffith
the Middlesex
Mr. Griffith
France
Little Ben
Tower
All Saints Episcopal Mission resumes in Ivoryton under Rev George Gilbert
The Ivoryton mission reopened Sunday led by Rev. George Gilbert of Middletown with a good congregation. It was voted to hold next Sunday's service at o'clock for Gilbert to present. An open mission supper and a Christmas tree were planned. Sunday school will meet after service at any time.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Mission
George Gilpert
Middletown
Gilbert
War Savings drive urged in Cromwell town
The War Savings committee mailed letters to every family urging fulfillment of pledges to buy stamps and to purchase more if possible. A December drive is planned with a per person target of $20. by November 1st the per capita total was only $7.95, signaling a need for a large year end increase.
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War Savings Committee
Town plans December drive to spend 1918 allotment
The town will conduct a December effort to expend the annual 1918 allotment. Officials emphasize using the funds for projects approved for the year and urge timely action to complete the plan.
St Luke’s Mission social at Charles Bannir’s residence
The St Luke’s Mission group invites all to a social at Charles Bannir’s residence this Friday evening. The note suggests social discourse as a gauge of wisdom, noting that a man who agrees in discussion is considered sensible.
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St. Luke’s Mission
Charles Bannir
Speedy mine laying wins praise from British admiralty
British admiralty circles commend American naval units for rapid mine laying in the North Sea. In five months the U S Navy laid more than half as many mines as Britain since 1914, and three times as many as Germany all war. US mines constitute about 75 percent of the barrage, with only four percent failing due to causes other than enemy contact.
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United States Navy
North Sea
Great Britain
United States
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