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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
A noisy register of bargain items shows A. P. grocery specials with price cuts on items like kippered herring, Lea and Perrins sauce, standard succotash, tomatoes, peas, spinach, corn, and large Gold Dust packages. The ad emphasizes lower prices versus competitors and offers multiple package sizes.
A fragmented shopper’s list shows assorted A and P brand items with sale prices. Items include Sultana Pepper 10c can, Shaker Salt 10c, Cocoa 10c, Cider Vinegar 20c, Olive Oil 22c, Queen Olives 25c, White Wax Beans 10c, Pancake and Buckwheat Flour 10c.
The article lists Connecticut district representatives in Congress and judges of probate, followed by a historical note praising Admiral Porter and critiquing ship propeller choices under Grant era. It recounts Porter substituting two blade screws for sails and later arguing Roach cruisers needed full steam power, illustrating sea officers seeking control and modernization.
Remarks by Banker Crews note rapid securities rebound to near pre panic levels amid cheap money that fueled a brisk recovery. The piece credits idle funds at low interest with boosting stock and bond prices and aiding firms from liquidation. It also honors Monsignor William J. Slocum, remembered for his lifelong service and interfaith mourning.
A collage of brief notices and quotes from various papers. Topics include risky teen behavior in Bridgeport, the New Britain's typhoid outbreak linked to a contaminated well, voting logistics in New York, severe weather across the United States with fatalities in Colorado, and New Britain facing filtration bed lawsuits amid civic efforts. plus a note from Charlemagne Tower on wealth and public service.
The Smithsonian director explains that from the moon a person would glimpse only fleeting outlines of continents. The true radiating surface lies in water vapor high above at about 13 000 feet, making Earth appear dim in the atmospheric glare.
Vintage ad asserts a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromine quinine tablets with a money back guarantee by E. W. Grove. The box price is 25 cents.
For the traveler on the road a sturdy well built trunk offers ample capacity and durability. The catalog highlights commodious yet compact trunks made from the best materials with reinforced areas for maximum resistance. A full line of umbrellas bags and suit cases is also offered at low prices.
To sell items or services place a want ad in the Democrat. 25 words eight days for 25 cents reaches local readers seeking bargains and listings.
The ad discusses common kidney complaints in women due to indoor work and heavy clothing. It claims Donn's Kidney Pills restore life and strength, notes men can suffer kidney trouble too, and suggests checking kidney secretions to decide when to use Dean's Kidney Pills.
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