Electioneering Rhetoric and Local Voter Harbors Con Job
A satirical column mocks political campaigning and voter turnout schemes. It lampoons hiring hacks to move voters, claims election-day methods will influence outcomes, and references a delivery offer tied to a baking powder promotion. The piece notes local hotel hiring to assist turnout and hints at funerals for voters, ending with a sales pitch for coal and baking powder delivery.
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Ena
New Haven
G Overnor
Meetings to Heighten Community Groups Across City
Local notices list meetings for a variety of organizations including Boys' Club, Carpenters Union, Court Falcum, and several lodges and councils. Other entries reference Waterbury council No 10, F B Sheridan council No 24, K of Comstock lodge No 13, K of P, Durand Co No 11, and U R K of P.
Local items from city news and notices
Flannel shirts on sale at Upson Singleton Co. Dr J H Dillon in New York finishing a course in women and children’s diseases. St Mary’s T A society meets at St Patrick’s hall to plan autumn dance. County commissioners in court house tomorrow on liquor Heensee business. Men’s League of Second Congregational Church to settle presidential election next week. Over 800 pupils in evening schools at Croft Crosby and Duggan buildings. more could attend if Washington Lincoln and Webster rooms opened. Abraham Levin sues Joseph Matzkin for 100 damages over a stunt on a staging injuring him. Bishop Tierney issues diocesan collection for St Thomas’ Seminary Hartford held Sunday. M C A to bulletin election returns November 2 at association rooms after supper at The Elton. list of directors and officers given.
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Upson, Singleton & Co
J.H. Dillon
New York
Bellevue and
Raby Hospitals
St Mary's T. A. Society
St Patrick's Hall
Court House
Men's League of the
Second Congregational Church
Croft
Crosby and Duggan
Washington, Lincoln and
Webster
Abraham Levin
Joseph Matzkin
Lovie
Matzkin
Ate
Tierney
St Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Value buys on suits top coats and raincoats
The ad promises good value on men's wear, noting prices from 10 to 25 dollars and highlighting Derby hats at 3 dollars and black suits at 15 dollars. It invites customers to compare with other stores, claiming superior stock in Connecticut and urging readers to try their products.
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America
Ent
England
Fisk, Clark & Flagg
Dent
D. E. M. Handsewn
Bank Street
Dunlap & Co
Dunlap
J. B. Stetson & Co
Crofut & Knapp
Connecticut
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Manufacturers National Bank
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C. L. Holmes & CO
Holmes Building
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the Child-Heron Law Corporation
PO North Main Street
Chapel
En Haven
Ord
Waterbury
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Iain ST
P. H. Garrity
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Sdlentito
Sanitar Telephone
City News
Association
Elton
Charles D. Ny
John H. Goss
R. S. Ross
E. F. Goodyear
B. L. Coe
Charles Davis
J. Merrick Galland
H. A. Hoadley
W. W
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Sperry Streets
West Grove Street
Fairview Street
John J. Sheehan
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Direct Importing CO
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E. J. Finn
Chase's Millinery Store
Chase & Son
YALE
Water’ Srtment
Puzale
Walebury
Up Ware
Hamilton
Bank
the Miller & PeckCo
Madras
the Miller & Pack
Eastport
Santiago
Kelly’s
Munchen
Drescher & Keil
Harrison Ave
Bryan
Sinclair & Co
Packer
Judson
Watertown
White Swan
Richelieu
Malta
Telephone
East
Dr. Jaeger
Mullings & Son
Crawford
Acorn
Boston Furniture Co
Scovill and
Broos Streets
Duxbak
D. B. Wilson Co
East Main Street
Miss Loretto
Mahoney
Notre Dame Convent
Prof
Julius Baier
Studio
F. . Becton
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Louis Huss
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Dodge
BIG Shoe Store
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