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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
A satirical note complains Waterbury faces a water shortage with 75 000 residents served by only 60 000 capacity. It mockingly urges city leaders to secure reliable supplies, mentions Scoop O Brien visiting for “cleaning out” saloons, and promotes Phelan's T Store at 42 East Main St as a local beverage stop.
Notices list meetings for Boys Club Waterbury Co No 20 U R K P National Association of Stationary Engineers meeting tonight. Algonquin Club and South End Social Club Branch 16 meet tomorrow. Sheridan Council No 24 K of GC Melchizedek No 200 I O B B Tostello Lodge B of R Ry also noted.
City column notes new overcoats at Upson Singleton Co. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs William T. Smith of 24 Fairview Street. Local churches list events including YP B E annual entertainment, home missionary meetings, and church services with lectures and fairs scheduled across faith groups. An electric tie light on Cooke Street caused danger until repairs.
A catalog-style listing of discounted apparel and textiles includes ladies long coats, coats in various lined levels, children's coats, misses suits, women's waistlines, silk petti coats, ribbons, umbrellas, shoestrings, flannel fabrics, towels, shawls, nightgowns, drawers, horse blankets, oilcloth, hassocks, pillows, tea, boys knickers, men sweaters, and children's hosiery. Prices range from 10 cents to several dollars, with many items presented as value cuts or low specials.
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