Madoc Offers New Certificate Issue In 1918 Bond Plan
Treasury announces new certificate issue dated December 5 1918 payable May 6 1919 at 4 1 2 percent. Subscriptions close December 10 in denominations 500 1000 5000 10000 and 100000. Secretary McAdoo says to borrow further for tax needs and to plan a spring bond sale while issuing treasury certificates fortnightly. Expenditures July 1 to November 23 1918 reach 8 213 070 568 65 dollars. November figures show 1 577 148 144 93 dollars for the month. Proceeds from the fourth Liberty loan have been exhausted.
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Ess
McAdoo
Treasury
Treasury Daily
Airplanes in Coast Defense Plan by Navy
Washington November 27 A new type of fast triplane fighter will join a permanent coastal defense system. Navy officials testified that coast stations across Atlantic Pacific Hawaii Alaska Guam Panama Canal and the Philippines will base aircraft for wide scale coast protection. The program includes Zeppellin type dirigibles costing millions and a total 1919 20 fiscal year budget of 85 769 300 with 4 large airships 1 500 000 each 12 smaller ones 250 000 each and several minor craft.
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Wast
Navy Department
Washington
Hare
Navy
Steel
Navy Avia Service
House
Pacific
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
Panama Canal
Philippines
Steele
One Last Word on Red Cross Fundraising Rules
A reader argues against canvassing for hospital aid in France by Red Cross committees. The Red Cross bans money drives except during official campaigns. The appeal notes about 2,000 towels are needed and asks Middlesex County residents to mail $1 contributions to Red Cross rooms on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unnen
The
Red Cross
France
Middlesex County
Red Cross Rooms
Main Street
Hood's Combination Treatment Promises Quick Recovery
After influenza and the grip, fevers and prostrating diseases, Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens nerves, Peptiron iron tonic follows, Hood's Pills provide mild cathartic relief. Together these three form a complete convalescence plan and aid in prevention and health preservation.
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Hood
For Sale Classified Ads Include Hupmobile and Range
For sale notices list a Hupmobile Fupesoft at 106 cash by Samuel Stewart of Cobalt. Also offered a cooking range and a tenement with improvements to rent or inquire at a provided address. A black and white heifer is described as available, plus miscellaneous general notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupmobile Fupesoft
Samuel Stewart
Hin
Ae Port
Obituary notices for James Williams and James O Thomas
James Williams died at his Hartford home last evening aged about 60. Former W. and B. Douglas Co. worker, he belonged to Forest City Council and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife and eight children John Samuel Joseph Isaac Mary Jennie Lillian Anna. Funeral from his home to St Joseph Cathedral at 10 am Friday, burial at St John cemetery. James O Thomas died in Middletown November 26 at age 83. He leaves sister Miss Emily Thomas and brother Edwin Thomas. Funeral at A L Southmayd mortuary chapel Friday at 11 with Rev W G Knowles. interment in Ponsett Cemetery.
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James Williams
Sherman Avenue
Hartford
W. & B. Douglas Co
Forest City
Knights of Columbus
John
Providence
Samuel
Waterbury
Joseph
Isaac
New York
Mary
Jennie
Lillian
Anna
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. John’s Cemetery
Auton
W. J. Coughlin’sons
James O. Thomas
Middletown
Emily Thomas
Edwin Thomas
Ansonia
A. L. Southmayd
W. G. Knowles
Ponsett
Ponsett Cemetery
Infant Rosario Agliolo Dies at Eight Months Old
Rosario Agliolo infant son of Mr and Mrs Sabastiano Agliolo died at 102 College Street this morning aged eight months and twenty seven days. Funeral held this afternoon with burial in St Johns cemetery.
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Rosario Aglilolo
Rosario
Sabastiano Agliolo
College Street
St. John’s Cemetery
Wirth chocolates and Bride Bros ads noted as local fare
Box chocolates of Wirth signify quality and Kibbe chocolates are advertised. Bride Bros ad repeats. A city court session did not occur this morning. Minor accident injures Joseph A Norton cutting first finger. hospital and home care follow. Annie Lee Hinton Irene Fitzgerald return duties at State Pier. a well attended whist at Durant school supports Red Cross linen shower. Petrofsky resumes daily activity and good appetite after illness. Schaefer night planned at St John’s lodge with family members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride Bros
Joseph A. Norton
Sumner Street
Middlesex Hospital
Harris-Hart
Adv
Annie Lee Hinton
South Main Street
Irene Fitzgerald
High Street
State Pier
New Lonon
Durant School
Red Cross
Felix A. Petrofsky
Schaefer
St. John’s Lodge
No. 2
A. M
George J. Schaefer
W. M
Charles A. Schaefer
S. W
Fred J. Schaefer
J. W
Edward P. Schaefer
S. D
Albert A. Schaefer
J. D
George Allen Schaefer
Gross Sales Tax Vetoed in Senate Vote
Washington November 27 the senate finance committee rejected Senator Smoots amendment to impose a one percent gross sales tax on all retail sales as a replacement for most taxes. The vote 13 to 3 included Smoot Thomas and McCumber affirmative. Dillingham did not vote. The tax would have raised about 1000000 dollars. A second Smoot amendment to exempt corporations under 1 million capitalization from excess profits tax was also defeated 13 to 4. Waterbury November 27 residents urge Washington to bring the 102nd regiment home soon criticizing its current role with the 26th division as an occupation force. Local congressmen and senators may be consulted first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Thomas
McCumber
Dillingham
Townsend
Waterbury
102Nd
No Confirmation of Ship Safe Memos From Washington
Unclear reports that the government seized over 85 vessels under British registry owned by the International Mercantile Corporation could not be confirmed here. Mr Colby Sangeet would not comment beyond previous wires. Also reported is a steam radiator scalding incident injuring Judson J. Miller and daughter Mabel in Syracuse. Father and daughter hospitalized. An unrelated note references a new definition in the Philadelphia Record about vacuum and a list of German city names in battle headers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Mercantile Corporation
Colby Sangeet
Shipping c
Judson J. Miller
Mabel Miller
Syracuse
N.Y
Beer Brothers
Stamford Hospital
Philadelphia Record
Jerus Hape- Hohenzolburgs
Urges Seizure Of Coal Lands In Congress Debate
Washington reports that coal expert William Wilhelm urged the Senate manufacturers committee that future shortages could be avoided only by government seizure of Pennsylvania anthracite lands. He argued against government operation but said threat would lower prices. He proposed three measures including limits on interstate coal shipping and eminent domain to control holdings.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
William Wilhelm
Senate Manufacturers Committee
Wilhelm
Congress
Tapped Telephone Wire Hits New Haven Divorce Case
Charles M. Dobbs, a New Haven laundry owner, testifies in his divorce suit against Katherine Quentinf Dobbs about private wires secretly tapped from his home to his office. He details conversations between his wife and artist Irving Pessio dating from Dec 13, 1917, including calls about paintings and stories, and mentions enters by friends finding them together.
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New Haven
Charles M. Dobbs
Katherine Quentinf Dobbs
Curtis
Dobbs
Irving Pessio
Dessio
Dessro
Vote totals for congressmen and sheriffs in state canvass
The state board of canvassers released official vote tallies from the last election. Congressmen by district show Republican wins in several districts with Democrats close behind. sheriffs in Hartford and New Haven counties split with Gable and Donovan leading for their parties.
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State Board of Canvassers
Hartford
Quigley
de Lonergan
Freeman
Fenton
Tilson
O’keefe
Merritt
Peck
Glynn
Seery
New Haven
Gable
Egan
Donovan
Repubca
Reilly
Clothing Drive For Needy By Social Service League
Citizens are urged to donate clothing and small household items to the Social Service League clothing bureau by Friday the 29th. Items such as children's clothing, bric a brac, toys, and Christmas cards are welcome. For bag requests, send a name to receive a clothing bag by mail. In a court note, Superior Court Judge Lucien F. Burpee adjourned the November session after the Anderson versus Walsh hearing. The December criminal term opens next Tuesday at 2 pm. the docket is short and will be announced by States Attorney Ernest A. Inglis soon.
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Clothing Bureau
The
Social Service League
League Room
Superior Court
Lucien F. Burpee
Anderson
Walsh
Ernest A. Inglis
Christ Church Thanksgiving Service and Food Drive
Christ Church will hold a Thanksgiving service at 9 30 on Thursday November 28. Members are asked to bring fruit vegetables and preserved goods for a Middlesex hospital relief drive. Also reported is Sylvester W Blakely of Cromwell slightly wounded in action and recovering. he serves in Company G 60th Infantry.
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Christ Church
Middlesex Hospital
Sylvester W. Blakely
Cromwell
F. O. W. Blakely
60Th Infantry
Hoover Confers With House About German Peace Terms
President Hoover held talks with House leaders amid concern that a German peace settlement could be unpopular. Sources indicated the session focused on securing broad legislative backing for any negotiated settlement and addressing public sentiment on postwar terms.
Marine shares surge as government bid lifts market start
New York traders buzzed as marine issues led open with heavy demand. First sales hit 8,000 shares, Marine preferred climbed while Atlantic Gulf & West Indies and American International rose. Broader list weakened on political and money concerns as International Mercantile Marine influenced wider moves.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Oening Marine Preferred
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
American International Corporation
Mexican Petroleum
Studebaker
Steel
Baldwin
International Mercantile Marine
Dogs Teeth as Coins and Necklaces Among Papuans
The Wide World reports Papuan use of dogs teeth as currency for weapons cattle grain and household goods with front canines valued. Wealth is shown by stringing teeth into necklaces worn by wives and daughters of chiefs, some necklaces totaling 320 teeth equating to 80 dogs. Also notes Stamford butcher Charles J B Knapp dying suddenly at age 54.
Some Day and Find Out Why They Have Been Used Disorders
Dr J H Schenck and Company of Philadelphia present a discussion on causes and treatments of various disorders. The pamphlet outlines approaches to understanding symptoms and emphasizes early observation and consultation with medical professionals.
Bond Coupon Mistaken as Worthless Bottle Label
A misplaced Liberty bond coupon found on Main Street was traced to Louis E. Davis who had donated it to the Salvation Army. The Middletown National Bank confirmed it belonged to a bond bought by Davis, but the coupon was deemed worthless as a bottle label and discarded. The notice ends with a critique of charity and a remark on rising railroad travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Leo San’ Lo
Main Street
Middletown National Bank
Louis E. Davis
Iou
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Claimed To Restore Health
A West Philadelphia woman shares decades of illness and nervous prostration, credited to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed health enabling full housework and urges others to seek the product. The letter notes widespread women’s ailments and invites inquiries to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance based on forty years of experience.
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West Philadelphia
Tryydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frankerald
N. 41St Street
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
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BH. M. Ee
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Amer Tel & Tel
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Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Balt & Ohio
BRT
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Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Cé&O
Gt Northern
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pa
Nynh&h
St Carenna
People’s Gas
Republ &S
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul UN Pac
US Steel
US Steel Pfd
Titan Copper
Westinghouse
Stamford
Charles JB. Knapp
Schence
Dr. J. H. Schenck & Soh
Philadelphia
A. E. Holmes
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pinkham
Amer
Vinci and Other Drug Stores Powder Co
Boston
Mass
Beechams
Reapers
Canyon California
Hermitage
Village Grocery
J. Bielefield & CO
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