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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
8
A satirical note urges voters to steer by conscience during elections. It mocks politicians and extols a local tea and buttermilk remedy while advertising a drying rack offer with baking powder at 45 cents per pound.
A fragmented schedule lists gatherings for groups including the O MIGHT and Boys Club Naturalist club Patrick Sarafield Court Adelphia Momanton D of P Fruitful Vine F of A America 998 St Michaels drum corps Water ville Waterbury Tent 36 Mattatuck council 713 and Royal Arcanum in assorted locales.
Community events include the Ladies Aid supper at Second Baptist, funeral attendances for Monsignor Sto leum and Ellen Bowes, a Fire at the Exchange hotel caused by a grease incident, and a Swedish republican rally in Fraternity hall. Also reported are weddings, obituaries, and a surprise party at 22 Niagara Street with local attendees.
The Penny Provident bank, long run by the Friendly League, is moved to the Waterbury Industrial School on Central Avenue. Daytime deposits come from Industrial school children while evening deposits come from Friendly League members. The bank will operate evenings at the Waterbury Institute of Craft and Industry, opening tomorrow Tuesday October 27 from 4 to 5 30 and weekly thereafter.
An old nautical vignette explains the cook or doctor aboard ships who wields influence over crew and ship life. The piece recalls tense relations between foremast hands and cabin cooks, noting cooks’ sway could rival the captain and that skilled cooks earned respect and occasional favors, even amid rough seas.
Warm weather brings savings across departments at Miller & Peck Co. Featured items include a $16.98 women’s suit with long satin lined coat, a $22 display fur pieces, $2.98 ladies waists, $1.98 nets, and new table linens with Linen Damasks from 50c to $1.98 yard. Linen napkins and cloth sets offered with various sizes and prices.
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