Deficit report outlines 1918 defense funding details
A garbled 1918 account outlines the deficit totaling about 818 million with references to wartime appropriations, postal and railway costs, rural delivery, and salaries. It notes improvements in revenue from taxes, notes a large deficit balance, and mentions figures tied to transportation, government departments, and a postwar reallocation. The text references Marcus Meyer and Admiral Sperry, with scattered mentions of Washington and state finances.
Grand opera revival sparks late week theatre talk
A garbled account from a grand opera house describes a revival of a lengthy show revived by Thank Metford on a lavish stage. It notes the cast and company, the venue on a Thursday, and hints at the production’s historical significance and critical reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilke
Maxwel Goodstine
Thank Metford
Helle
Ste
Wits
Toeiay
Mtoe
Frank Tolland
Yale Players Stage The Wind Hat? Show At Rowman
A historic listing describes Yale students and guests preparing for a theater presentation titled The Wind Hat. It notes cast details, notable performers like Mr Wicrewell, and comments on the play's holiday timing and reception potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney Orfoeie
Janta Esnegliius
Rowman
Murray Padeen
Martens
Feremlad
Mr Wicrewell
Yale
Melba Returns After World Tour Mission
MME MELBA returns to public life after a world tour. She performed at major venues including New York and London raising funds and drawing large crowds before resuming appearances in Cobol Garden and Laman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, Melba
Tadsingin
Greaent
Sha Iim
Biatem Wird Coventa
Cobol Garden
Laman
East Haven 1% Aacleny event and local incidents noted
Fragmented report from East Haven covers a charity or club event at a chapel, arrival and attendance details, plus several local incidents. It mentions Mr and Mrs Burr, Charles Boyle, and a car shop accident. The text lists numerous names in a stream of OCR errors, with little clear structure or dates.
At Poli s Antler Week at Bell Theater Delights
Antler week opens at the Bell Theater with a lively program led by La Vell, featuring Merideth alsters and a Jolly Little comedy. Gerald Shipman and company, Lawrence Mets, Alfred Bidwell, and supporting acts deliver witty scenes and feats in a spirited vaudeville style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Theater
la Vell
Meredith Alsters
Gertrude Shipman
Lawrence Mets
Alfred Bidwell
Wren
Phil Pennett
Penteth
Reynolds
Donetan
WESTVILLE CLUB ELECTIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Local Westville notices report the WoAO Club electing Harvey Harriman president and officers, with meetings at Whatley Avenue and Mrs C Fim Street. Firemen, dances at Lenox Hall January 22, and various church and society gatherings are announced. Boys cause park fires prompting park board action and potential school authorities’ involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woao
Feelih Ronma
Whatley Avenua
Oifficers
Praniient
Harvey Harrimans
Robert Wil- Hare
Secretney
Marry Ward
Trenn
Ren
Harry Whittley
Board of
Movere
Giny Roldyeth
Elfen
Are Nll
Guy Gehnnon
Ini
lAldon Javenne
Lenox Hall
Bsipers
Guatay X
Laval Tomarranes
Hall Clocks in Fine Homes Spark Clockmaking Talk
A short note on the allure of nine Hall Glank timepieces and the appeal of Five-tube clocks. The piece hints at elegant home decor and the tradition of ringing West chimes in collectible clock circles.
Willard Clocks Enter Market After Close of War
Willard clocks were introduced shortly after the war’s end, signaling a new era in timekeeping. The article notes the brand’s emergence and hints at evolving production plans and consumer interest in domestic timepieces.
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Prac
Moyer
P. D
Ahrut
Hellion
Beth Nee Hyun
Wu Yunigite
Gio
Ceylon
Cme
Hatin
Mmi
Enite
Thin Meiening
Sperry Pelle
Lawrence
America
Canael Inn
Entertainments
Grand Opera House
Frank, Holland
Marne
Wennet
Yemen
STP
Stusing Comediennas
Prevatia
Cain
THE
COE & Coleman CO
Chapel St
X’mas Flowers
Tel
Morse Floral Comp’y
Church ST
Nat. Bank
Frank L. Short
Anhalt
Lenin
Meier
Maine
Voach
Gale
Cuireain Teaisiet
Che
Ating
Anthony Mahone
Wittatelheid
Ned
Aed
M. Hartwell
Amsic Clitas
Aline
TAN Bills
East Haven
Mupaday Pevonne
Abdoleek Ager
Ferha Romney
Kane
Repotia
Fenree Santand
Ore
Burr
Ivet
Mrnday
Charles Boyle
Beacon Avenue
New Haven
Hoge Mhop
Hin Taft
Drm
Rogers
Lane
Heletonich
Miksne Marlen
Tilly Kolin
Peat Fowler
Anne You Viation
Maplin
Old Tuwler
Fulyineind Mines
Kayan Mosler
Royken
Brown & Rim
Poli's
Sorosis
Sorosis Shoe Company
Chapel St. New Haven, Conn
Westville
Mra. C
Fim
Ladies Missionary
Thin Ladies
Ald Society of the
Canetecationit
Charet Chapel
Mle Hoslia
Monson Jewelry Store
Tington
Westminster
Minster
New England
Willard
Willard Glock
Erations
Ting Teather
St. Tel
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