Draft Worries on Deferred Classifications and War Needs
General Crowder explains the war draft aims to conserve national economic life by broadening deferment rules beyond industry and agriculture. Three adviser panelists will advise district boards on which occupations meet wartime needs, including banking and civil employments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherley
Lucky
Co -Cenecement Ae
Department of Agriculture
District Draft Board
Gen- Crowder
John J. Eagan
New Jersey
General Crowder
Congress
Dinnertime buys from the busy corner
A lively local shopper column lists inexpensive pantry staples and ready meals. Heinz Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce speeds dinner, pancake mixes from D and C and Aunt Jemima, syrups Mascot Pride of the Farm Karo Sugar Bird, Sunbeam products, baked beans, crab salad, and Golden Cup Coffee advertised with prices. Bread varieties from Kelly including Oatmeal French Graham Rice Raisin are highlighted.
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TECO
Aunt Jemima’s
Mascot
Pride OF the Farm
KARO
Sugar Bird
Kelly Busy Corner Co Two Stores
Kelly Busy Corner Co operates two stores at 720 Pearl and another location. Local shoppers can find a variety of goods with a focus on convenience and neighborhood service. Both outlets advertise daily hours and in-store specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Kelly Busy Corner Co
Local fair stalls draw crowds amid noisy pageantry
A busy afternoon featured a loaded archway sign, a ringing factory bell, and Col. McCalum praising drive efforts to meet an $88,000 quota while Jacob Edwards prepared to sign up supporters. The town watched aeroplanes pass, No Liberty Chorus enjoyed Brambletye, and Mrs Harwood hosted a late evening of music and dancing. A death in New Haven connected to former residents was noted along with references to local school attendance and an upcoming film lineup at Deep River town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. M. McCalum
Jacob Edwards
Liberty Chorus
B. E. Harwood
Ernest Watrous
New Haven
William vi
Misa Gilbert
Sheeno
Ann Penin
Bunshine
Venean
Paramount
National Safety Warning
America
Deep River Town Hall
Adv
Ladies Food Drive Aiding Influenza Stricken Families
The ladies committee of the local Council of Defense organized a food drive to aid Italian families affected by influenza. Mrs. Charles Bush and Mrs. George Chapin led volunteers to prepare broths soups and other meals for sick parents and undernourished children. Items may be left at Chapin's drug store for delivery to those in need. Cromwell reports progress in the Fourth Liberty Loan with $1500 pledged and aims for $35000. The board of selectmen meet today to process voters lists with another session planned. No Company D drill tonight.
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Council of Defense
Charles Bush
George Chapin
Chapin’s Drug Store
Cromwell
Liberty
Board of Selectmen
R. H. Stow
Adv
Special town meeting and church services schedule
Old Saybrook plans a special town meeting at 7 30 p m October 21 in the town hall. church services are listed for St John s Grace Episcopal First Congregational and Sunday School. The Christian Endeavor society meets at 6 15 p m and Shore Line electrics ship coal to Montville and Mystic plants. Samuel Gross, Shore Line dispatcher and former civil engineer, has died at Camp Meade.
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Old Saybrook
St. John’s Church
Grace Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Shore Line
Monttille
Mystic
Samuel Gross
Shore Line Electrics
Camp Meade
Sewagens
Local Visitors and Work Updates From Centerbrook
Centerbrook, Oct. 18. Miss Bertha Hubbard and Miss J Franklin Candy of Genira Ohio visit their parents at the parsonage. Alfred returns to work at Comstock & Cheney's factory after a nine day illness. Miss May Schultz resumes her post at the Dennett Valley Manufacturing Co. on Wednesday. Nena Gates relocates household goods to a new residence.
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Centerbrook
Bertha Hubbard
J. Franklin Candy
Genira
Ohio
Alfred
Comstock & Cheney
May Schultz
Dennettcut Valley Manufacturing Co
Nena Gates
Illnesses and civic notes in Higganum and Middletown
Higganum residents report influenza and grippe cases including B Ison and Elsa Ison, Bernard Ison, Mrs Mabel Johnson and daughter Frente, Mrs Jennie May, and Rev Mr Calrel. Harold Stone recovers from influenza after an election. Middlesex hospital births noted and Spanish influenza cases in New Haven area. Gordon Cody and the Knowles family were in town for Electric Light Co work and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison
Elsa
Rnard
Middletown Yestern
Mabel Johnson
Frente
Jennie May
Plumstedd
East Haddam
Harold Stone
Newton Merwin
Edith
Cal Rel
Middlesex Hospital
Emil Engetrom
Middletown
Fred Skinner
Oscar Richards
Skinner
New Haven
Henry Webb
Mr. Webb
Gordon Cody
East Hampton
The
Electric Light Co
John Knowles
Salvation Army letter honors duty to soldiers and fund drive
Governor Graham quotes Major Ashley praising Salvation Army support for troops with hot coffee, doughnuts, and safe Lassies. The piece laments Hartford Liberty Bond subscriptions while urging local readers to buy bonds and back the war effort. it underscores civilian sacrifice and the need for broad participation as markets stay steady and demand grows for livestock.
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Salvation Army
Gifford
Boston Salvation Army
Horace T. Graham
Vermont
J. M. Ashley
26Th Division
Need of Aeroplanes Highlighted by Allied Leaders
Washington in October reports Major General Kenley citing a letter from Rear Admiral Goodrich quoting Lord Sydenham via Major George Clarke. The remark stresses that 10,000 airplanes could be worth 500,000 combatants and force Germany to terms by air power, reducing transport needs.
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Washington
Kenley
Military Aeronautics
F. Goodrich
Lord Sydenham
George S. Clarke
Royal Engineers
Germany
Serbian Troops Seize Krushevatz Near Belgrade in Balkan Push
Paris reports Serbian forces occupy Krushevatz about 95 miles southeast of Belgrade as allies seize Broussee. French cavalry pursues retreating Austro-German units from Kalna while Nish and Prokuplje come under Serbian control after air strikes.
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Balkan
Paris
Krushevatz
Belgrade
Broussee
Kalna
Nish
Prokuplje
Calcerbs touted as tonic and health builder for cough relief
A tonic and health builder CALCERBS claim to ease persistent coughs and throat lung issues. The product emphasizes calcium content and easy absorption, priced 50 cents a box, sold by pharmacists or via Phi Kman Laboratory Philadelphia makers of Eckman's Alterative.
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Oratory
Phi Kman Laboratory
Clphia
Eckman
Kaiser's pledge to lead Germany to victorious peace
The Chicago Evening Post notes that amid military and political ruin Germans react with reluctance to the Kaiser's latest pledge. Some call it irritating and senseless, a harsh assessment of the leader's vow.
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Chicago Evening Post
Germany
Meat as a Kidneys Ailment Remedy
A prominent authority links daily meat to uric acid buildup that hinders kidney function and causes dull kidney pain, headaches, dizziness, and urinary irritation. He prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to flush acids, refresh the kidneys, and reduce bladder irritation.
Courage To Join The Fighting Fourth
A persuasive wartime call urges readers to join the Fighting Fourth, arguing courage matters above all. It stresses morale over gear and notes loyalty to duty, claiming even a dollar can stand in for equipment while doughboys call for support from home.
New table luxury margarine promoted as butter rival
A promotional note touts a new margarine from the Benefit Brand, claimed to taste edible and superior to butter. It mentions direct importers in Washington and wholesale offers from Gomece and G Specialties under the Sweet Nut label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raveiteuser
Beneit
Aina
Soeur
Washington
Sloan's Liniment Eases Pains and Aches Quickly
An old ad announces Sloan's Liniment offering rapid relief for pains and aches. It highlights soothing warmth for congested areas and improved circulation, touting generous bottle sizes and easy application.
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Sloan
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Wilson
Pearl &T
Higganum
J. M. Asley
U. S. Piney
Ammunition Train
Eekly Market Letter
Richter & Company
Hartford
Oversess
Foch
Bis
Health Builder
Victrola
H. S. Hall
Orison Swett Marden
Ein Skate
Walter A Blau
Main Street
the Barton Clothing Co. and
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Caulkins& Post Co
Lin
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