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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
10
A bold store announcement promotes an early purchase incentive to clear stock for fall. It details sale prices on 11-4 and 12-4 Gray Felted, Elderdown, White Wool, White Australian, and White California Wool Blankets, with various borders, bindings, and sizes, and mentions deposit holds for future delivery.
A Hartford correspondent weighs Woodruff Lilley and Lake factions in Connecticut politics. The piece argues Woodruff could win delegates, Lilley poses a reform challenge to the old party machine, while Lakebackers work to reshape the party and legislature ahead of a 1911 U.S. Senate contest. It notes voter discontent, committee reports, and potential shifts in support as reform gains momentum.
September events include Third Congregational church supper by Ladies Aid on the 2nd, Ramblers at Murray hall on the 4th, Rick's Dancing Academy at East Main street, city hall fair at Brooklin seal Athletic diet from the 7th to 12th, Neugateek Dancing academy at Woodbury Town hall on the 11th, Red Men’s wigwam social dance on the 18th, Harvest festival and 150th anniversary of St Thomas’s Church from Sept 28 to Oct 5.
A brief classified style notice promotes a Newport excursion by rail and steamer via the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The ad teases affordable travel options, asking readers if they would be without what they want, highlighting a 25 cent price point.
Reopening reception and dance event announced for Rick's dancing classes at the Academy 43 East Main Street on Monday evening September 7 1908. A class for new beginners is set for Thursday evening September 10 with private lessons available by appointment and phone contact 177-1.
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