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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

5

Refugee policy and political odds in New Britain and beyond

The article surveys Turkish refugees awaiting an apparent amnesty, discusses Zeppelin’s airship milestone and risk of a crash in a pasture, notes New Britain Democrats split over governor candidates Archibald McNett and George M. Gunn, records Lilley’s Crocodile bake remarks, and reports German shoe dealers planning a Salvater Schahgeselecatt cooperative with 100000 marks capital in Frankfurt.

New Britain Archibald McNett George M. Gunn New Britain Herald McNell Gunn Frankfort Alx Germany Salvater Schahgeselecatt

German market link eyed by Salvator shoe cooperative

The article notes that all shoes and articles bought for members of the Salvator cooperative must bear the Salvator trademark. If successful, the cooperative may supply nonmembers and open a path for American shoe manufacturers to enter German markets.

Salvator

Talcum powder used to trap thief in New York case

Detectives used talcum powder to track a thief who had robbed an apartment three times. After a fourth visit, powder on the floor revealed his tracks and led to his capture. Also notes political commentary on Ley and primary influence.

New York Lilley Bridgeport Post Ansonio Sentinel Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas New London New York Times the Times Bryan The Times Taft Republican Party New Haven Union

Talismans in Malta and Wit in the Streets

Readable fragments describe Maltese talismans shaped like serpent eyes tongues and hearts used to ward off poison and snake bites, with legends of St Paul’s shipwreck. Anecdotes include a six year old’s blessing definition and a witty street-gang moment with a curbside pipe lighter.

Malta St. Paul St. Paul's Cave Pat Sorr Waterbury Waterbury Brass Co Grand Field New England Watch Co Benedict & Burnham Mig Co Waterbury Buckle Co S. Main Washington Stm Haldwin River Holmes, Booth & Haydons Cor Bank Weshington Green and

The Coca Plant and Other Weathered Notes

A collage of early 20th century snippets on coca leaves as invigorant used in South America with notes on cultivation and chewing, plus brief items about gazelles hunted in Nubia, a prosecutor’s harangue incident, a father punishing a boy for cigars, and a whimsical line about a baby.

South America Peru Bolivia Chicago Tribune

Nicknames Rule In British Coastal Villages

In parts of Britain especially Cornwall and Scotland fewer surnames exist with locals known by nicknames. Stories recount villages where one or two families dominated, giving rise to unique epithets like Dumpy and Bowleggit Blower. The piece notes how nicknames evolved into family identifiers and how a shopkeeper once faced multiple Blowers.

Great Britain Cornwall Scotland Wick Blower London

Mary Had A Little Lamb and a Lament for Mary

A playful but somber fragment contrasts Mary with a lamb and a plea for care. It hints at a deceased Mary and a call to action for washing or cleansing tasks, framed in a whimsical yet grave tone.

Mary

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