Grand style overtop loan drive in Middletown city
The weekly meeting of the Fourth Loan campaign announces a total subscription of 1 838 400 dollars with 5 743 subscribers, exceeding the Middle quota of 1 354 500 by 583 800. Middletown, first New England city to report, noted a prior 1 429 000 subscription reported the opening night. Local schools aided farmers with fifty boys providing daily harvest labor totaling several days work. A special Americanization committee was named for local problem areas with a list of appointees.
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Arin
Middletown
New England
Henry C
John G. Powers
Arthur L. Allin
Can
T. M. Russell
F. W. Nicol
Frances T. Nejako
Car- Marina
Edward B. Sellen
Burnham
Richard H.bunce
A. Anderson
Max Solty
Daniel J. McCarthy
Henry Han
Joseph Merriam
Robert H. Fife
Liberal Bond Sale Highlights Fourth Liberty Loan
Connecticut Hospital bond drive reports 30,900 dollars in fourth Liberty loan sales with 262 subscribers averaging 117.94 dollars. The total matches about 16,000 dollars from prior bonds. East town residents donated about 20 bushels of apples as a show of support to hospital patients and staff.
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Connecticut Hospital
East Tom
Middletown steamer reaches East Had via bridge delay
A late morning report notes the steamer Middletown from New York reached East Had after striking a fog near the bridge, taking seven hours to finish the 16 mile run to the Middle dock. The Ballahatchee departs waters at high tide, government boats to Providence for outfitting. Fire insurance urged after noting rising dwelling costs, with agent notices in town.
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Middletown
New
Middledock
Onrust
A. M. Smith
Providence
NEW SUITS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Several civil actions are listed in the Superior Court docket. Eva and Morris Bittman sue for 300 under common counts. attached autos were released after an officer's receipt. William E. Hale and Margaret Hale sue Howard H. Warner for 250 in damages. Charles J. Bright served papers. H P. Ryan sues Florence E. Gale for 500 over a carpentry bill totaling 420.84, with process served by Deputy Sheriff Pattison under Judge George Burnham.
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Eva
Morris Bittman
Thomas F. Griffin
Louis Katz
Hartford
William E. Hale
Margaret Hale
Howard H. Warner
Charles J. Bright
L. R. Ryan
H. P. Ryan
Durham
Florence E. Gale
George Burnham
Robert T. Pattison
Annual Connecticut Chamber Convention in New London
The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce announces its annual convention to be held in New London on October 25 and 26. Delegates from Middletown include R. S. Lyon E. P. Schaefer P. J. Stueck L. S. Smith J. V. Dempsey J. A. Broatch C. T David and George Burnham. Mohican Hotel is headquarters. Program includes registration, business sessions, a war dinner with Gov Holcomb and speakers, and a Saturday sight seeing tour.
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New London
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Charles M. Schwab
Chas
W. Morse
Eric Geddes
George B. Chandler
Former Higganum Man Charged With Burglary
State police arrested a Pole formerly living in Higganum Meriden for burglary committed over a year ago at Miss Effie Evans store. The suspect was located in Meriden yesterday and brought to Higganum for trial. An Oregon demonstration exhibit showcased remodeled garments loaned by the agricultural college.
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Higganum
Robert Bridgeman
Meriden
Effie Evans
Oregon
School of Home Economics
The
Agricultural College
French Press Praises Wilson Peace Note in Paris
Paris reports a cordial reception by the French press to President Wilsons latest note to Germany. It is highly praised and seen as safeguarding victory and liberty. French editors say the terms require absolute surrender and that German authorities are not qualified to make peace.
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Paris
Wilson
Germany
Machinists Strike in Lancaster On Wage Scale
Lancaster Oct 24 about 1500 machinists walked out to press the wage scale used in other regions. Delegations from the American Federation of Labor and the war wage board arrived amid orderly conditions with no disorder reported.
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Lancaster
American Federation of Labor
War Wage Board
City Court fines man for intoxication and probation violation
Michael Gleason was fined $2 and costs in city court this morning for intoxication. A boy on probation, brought in by Officer Patrick Kidney for violation, promised to hand over money to pay bills and board, and was given a lecture.
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Michael Gleason
Patrick Kidney
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
The family of William R. Machell thanks everyone for aid and floral offerings during the illness and after the death of their wife and mother.
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William R. Machell and
Adv
To Be Made Voters at Se Restermen’s Office Deadline
All women who have applied to be made voters must be processed at the restmen's office no later than 8 p m. John Ahearn, who has been sick at the time, is referenced with unclear context and no further details.
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Serestmen’s Office
John Ahearn
Save Your Hair A Danderine Ad Claim
An advertising piece touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and a booster of hair health. It promises glossy, abundant hair after small bottle use and describes scalp restoration and new growth. The copy encourages purchasing at drug stores or toilet counters for a few cents.
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Knowlton
Middletown notices and reopenings fill local pages
The Mt. Vernon school and Middletown Business College announce reopening on Monday and Monday, Oct 28 respectively. Community notices report meetings of executives, missionary societies, and local unions, plus incidents from rail and street life and a marriage in Syracuse.
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Mt. Vernon
Arrigoni
United War Works Campaign
Central National Bank
Women’s Missionary Society of Holy Trinity Parish
Robert Jackson
Washington Street
Middletown Business College
Albert J. Dumeer
Angelo Dottorsatos
Court Street
J. W. Petras
Newport
South Farms
Middletown Coal Co
Hartford
Little Store
Durham Avenue
William Griffin
Jerry Hennessy
Foot College St
Middletown
Stewart Freeman Hancock
Martha
Edwin Markwick Eustis
Aviation Signal Corps
Syracuse
N. Y
Union
Emily Selden
Berkeley Divinity School
Harold M. Meech
Star of Peace Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Battahatchee Sets Sail Toward Providence for Final Fittings
The Battahatchee, a freight carrying steamer built by Gildersleeve, left Center Street docks at 3 p m for Providence where engines will be installed. Government tugs will guide it to join the U S Merchant fleet after high tide passes Mouse Island channel. Two tow boats will steer and the ship will tie up at river landings at night. Also reports Snyder family illness and a funeral.
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Gildersleeve Ship Construction Co
Gildersleeve
Center Street
A. M. Smith
Onrust
Providence
U. S
Mouse Island
Down River
Scott
New London
Westerly
Battahatchee
Red Blooded Men and Women Win Out
A doctor promotes Phosphated Iron as a stimulant for strong nerves and pure blood. The ad claims rich red blood boosts energy, appetite, weight, mood, and sleepless nights. Capsules are urged over pills, with Hartman Drug Co. and other druggists advertising.
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Hosie
District Nurse Association appeals for increased support
The District Nurse Association faces higher costs next year and asks former supporters to increase subscriptions. Directors cite many solvable problems only with more funds, hoping loyal community backing will sustain essential work. Board President Lily M. Craig endorses the appeal.
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Lily M. Craig
Build up health after influenza with phosphated iron
A public health notice urges rebuilding strength after Spanish Influenza Grippe or hard cold. It says impure blood slows recovery and promotes iron and phosphate rich blood. It promotes Phosphated Iron in capsules, claiming rapid strength gain, better digestion and color. Hartman Pete ont, a leading druggist, endorses the capsule form.
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Hartman Pete Ont
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Cecilie
Jeanie
Middlesex
Mohican Jr
Bulldogs
Sena All
Mayer Rolland L. Gaffeny
E. F. J. Smith
Wty
Noos
Doug Suecee
State Commerce Chamber
Washington
Senate
Coats
Georgette
Eerie Crowne
Spear Bros
Harold R. Peat
Peat
Broatch
Typewriter Co
Trolleymen’s Union
John Dunn
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District Nurse Association
Caulkins & Post Co
National Springs
Beacon
Beacon Indian Blankets
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