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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
2
A letter-poem laments Waterbury La becoming Drybury as a 75,000 population city faces a water shortfall of 60 900. It mocks beer saloon thirst, calls for swift water delivery, and targets Scoop O Brien for cleaning out beer dens. It endorses Phelan S Store at 42 East Main St as best for tea coffee or buttermilk.
A compact report notes meetings involving the Boys Club at Amity Castle and the No 2 association with the Haymakers taking part. Details are limited but outline planned gatherings and group affiliations.
City notes report Nutangs trousers selling at two and three dollars at Upson Single ton & Co. 8. R Kelsey and Edward J Pite Berald returned from a New York business trip. A baby boy born Saturday November 28 to Mr and Mrs Timothy Quill of 56 Dikeman Street. brooklyn youths arrested for breach of the peace after throwing stones at passenger windows.
The Second Infantry Connecticut National Guard announces a December inspection of A and G companies by the inspector general on December 14 with other units inspected on later dates. Soldiers must wear service uniforms with field gear and maintain proper bearing and cleanliness for a disciplined review. The notice cites cargo, equipment, and record-keeping standards.
In the Odd Fellows building lawyers warned Mayor Thoms that cutting off water to the elevators would trigger a rent manifesto or rent payment by the city. They argued the water should not be cut off while storefronts ice sidewalks, claiming the city risks missteps and even proposed green shacks with heating as an alternative.
The United States and Germany have agreed to a 2 cent letter rate between the two nations, replacing the 5 cent rate. The new rate takes effect January 1.
The World previews next Sunday issue featuring the growing mosaic puzzle craze and a feature on the grand opera Sampson and Delilah from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York with songs and music.
Corner location at South Main and Grand Street offers seven rooms with five fronting South Main for roomers. Includes large store spaces at numbers 9 and 11 Grand with a rear entrance on South Main Street.
Catalog style sale listing multiple garments and textiles with prices and discounts. Items include ladies coats and skirts, children’s coats and undergarments, towels, flannelettes, blankets, rugs, carpets, and home textiles from low prices to value-heavy marks. Various fabrics noted with widths and origins.
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