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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
A fragment discusses hangers on during campaigns and the idea of being hanged for refusals to contribute. It mentions a clothes drying rack promotion with a guarantee of satisfaction and advice to hang clothes briefly after ironing before storage. The tone imitates a local newspaper voice from a past era.
A fragmented list shows multiple organizations and clubs including the International Molders' union, F. of A. Workmen's circle, Tunxis tribe, Wadham's post, G. A. R. Court, Rose Hill Court, St Mary's Drum corps of Oakville, and other groups under heads like Second division and Court Welch in Hancock. The passage reads as a directory of meetings and affiliations across local societies.
Fulton's American band plays at Buckingham Saturday. Theta Deltas plan a dance at Hamilton hall in Mill Plain tomorrow evening. Waugh couple welcomes a son at 3105 North Main. Friendly League hosts public reception on Leavenworth street from 8 to 10. Catholic Women’s Association classes open tonight at St Patrick’s block. Miss Curley and John Lyons marry at St Patrick’s Church October 14. Josephine McKnight resumes violin lessons October 3 at Meiggs building Bank street. Court McGivney No 28 holds important meeting this evening for opera plans. Victory prize dance at City hall Saturday with Moriarty’s undertaking rooms. Half dollar underwear sale 45c. Holy Name rally at St Michael’s Waterville October 25. Melicent Porter chapter D.A.R. meets Monday at Church street home. NY D.A.R. regent and CT regent to attend. Joy-Sullivan nuptials at Immaculate Conception Church this morning. Queen’s Daughters vote thanks and plan whist party before Halloween. Louis Orlando injured in North square incident. taken home by Kane and McEvoy.
The article notes an appeal by Alice and Alonzo M Bronson regarding proposed changes to Jefferson street to South Elm street, contending the new layout will cause damage. It also mentions St Michael's Drum corps of Waterville planning a dance at Good Will hall with a parade involving nine corps and Galipeau's orchestra providing music. Two new suits filed in superior court include Louis M Raffel versus P H Carroll over a Hewlett street property sale claiming $2000 damages for misrepresentation about encumbrances and a mortgage.
The ad asserts that the best goods speak through value. It proclaims sturdy products offered at fair prices and emphasizes straightforward pricing over hype. Read as a period ad, it conveys a brisk sales pitch with focus on quality and affordability.
A vintage bargain page lists Friday October 2 specials from Miller & Peckle across fabrics, linens, clothing and houseware. Items include flannel, linens, cottons, sheets, hose, knit wear, boys pants, underwear, shirts, serges, dress goods, silk waists, rain coats, dresses, corset covers, soap, oil cloth, heavy carpets, and wool blankets with sale from 3 1 2 to 59 cents and higher.
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