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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
The text parrots political persuasion during elections, criticizing politicians who flatter voters and offer promises linked to tea and coffee. It references a sales pitch tied to a drying rack and baking powder at 45 cents per pound, depicting campaign rhetoric and consumer incentives.
Notice states Democrat offices open every evening until 8 o clock and Wednesday and Saturday evenings until 9. Readers may pay subscriptions or bills, leave job work or ads in the evenings if they cannot call during the day. Mentions Wadhams Post G A R Tunxis tribe No 10 I C R M St Mary's drum corps of Oakville.
A daughter was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Alex Besancon of 36 Cog street. Senator Irving H. Chase bought from his mother Rose Hill on Prospect street and plans a fine residence. Halloween party hosted by Third Congregational society planned with invites. Revs Flynn and Wolfschlaeter changes at Immaculate Conception and St Mary's. No jury business in Superior Court until Wednesday. Rick's Dancing Academy hosts a private masquerade at 43 East Main street on Friday October 30 1908. Waterbury club directors named for two and three year terms. Monsignor Slocum's will withheld from probate for a few days. The Kingsbury hotel on Center street opened for inspection with 200 rooms. A North square trolley car jumped the track this morning causing minor delays. Elm leaf beetles under scrutiny for lack of spray equipment funding in 1909 estimates. Patrolman Hayes investigates a teenage male found asleep on South Main street. Almon Eli Price 48 of Waterbury taken to emergency hospital ill with stomach pains. suspected cancer. later moved to St Vincent hospital.
The St Mary's T A society adopted resolutions on the death of Right Rev Monsignor William J Slocum dated October 27 1908. They mourn his passing while noting his labor for temperance and virtue and pledge to aid a memorial in his honor and have copies sent to the daily papers and Catholic Transcript.
Joe Mulvihill of Colin A C Brooklyn offered a 3000 purse for a catch as catch can two out of three falls wrestling match between Yussiff Mahmont and Tom Jenkins at Clare mont rink on Monday November 10. The purse design splits 2000 to the winner and 1000 to the loser. Stamford reports note also a local meeting of the Society of Vasa with officers listed including H J Bostrom Portland and C O Modeen New Britain among others.
Friday October 30 sale at Miller and Peck Co features deep cuts across coats, costumes, fabrics, and home goods. Women and children's wear, voile, silk, linen, ticking, and rugs are offered at notably reduced prices, including coats from $2.98 to $7.98 and assorted fabrics at a fraction of regular cost.
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