Steamship Tickets
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raylorsooidén
Telephone No. 1230
South Norwaik Trust Co. Bldg.
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F you’re trying to make
I that furnace behave treat
it to a good dose 'of Our
high grade coal and it will be-
gin to act friendly toward the
family. Prove what we say is
true—try a ton or two.
Harris 81 Gans
68 Water Street
Teh 721
Buy how
Goods act
Sterling
February Furniture
Means Saving to You from IO! to .30 per cent.
FURNITURE, RUGS, RANGES, BEDDI
FREE STORAGE.
Sterling Furniture Co.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Norwalk and vicinity:
Fair tonight and Saturday; colder 10¢
lships may be sunk, they think,
night.
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SECRETAIRY LANSING SAYS valuable inform . ‘
NU cu umUNlUAI‘iaN HAS airmen behind the British front.
] BEEN SENT TO GERMANY.
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scale wouldwprovided the United,
States. were. not drawn into war~.
. . . bring England to a point. where she!
“ In the Somme “E10“ ‘he al’tll'uouid be willing to discuss terms. 5
‘lery also is notably busy and: 'lhe great likelihood tb‘at 1(he step]
‘ .I ' ' n t an.\viil precipitate n crisis It normati-
ira’d!?g. Opera.h°ns f more -hd- lAmeriean relations is generally ieeog—l
'Of ordinary importance ‘5 m b: nized. but the belief is often expressed
'cated by “‘3 official statement. =that the. situation is not hopeless.
ation by, German
Avoidance of this would be hailed;
Theta 1;. m, \yaumnnvd Mm, am, i but they expect the @ritish Navy; On the. RUSSIan, Romanian and
this mowing can: of the Rot-M Moun- ' to meet the attack SUCCessfully- lMacedonian fronts there have}
' Whatever measures are bemgi‘been comparatively few happen-i
taken in the United States by the , ings of importance. The Germanl
the ‘ War Office. reports no changes in:
ny of these war areas. ;
The Norwegian steamer Portia:
Iains. Some snow i‘lurries reported!
from the Lake region, but pleasant} , , .
Weather prevails in all other sections.‘ administration to prepare i
A long ridge of high pressure extend-l Country phystCally for a .bmlk a
ing from North Dakota southward toS "mil 3 fiTSt'ClasS power, wthh in.
with joy by_ an overwhelming major-i
ity in the nation.
Discussions in the Reicbsiag coin-l
mittee resolve large around the ques-
tion of prospective result of a cant-l
paign based on the. number and Ml
ficic'icy of submarines. ;
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Texas is producing a severe cold wave
in all districts east of the Rocy Moun-
tains. Temperatures from 10 to 40
degrees below zero are reported along
the northern border from Montana to
Maine. Zero temperatures extend as
far south as Oklahoma and Tennessee
and freezing temperatures to the Gulf
coast and to Northern Florida. on the
Atlantic coast. Atlanta, 021., was only
twelve above zero, which was three
colder than New Haven.
Conditions farm for this vicinity:
history has been followed sooner
.- later by war, are being carried
out secretly, but with expedition.
t is officially denied that any
to army, navy or coast guard, but
there are evidences that the
agencies of the. government are
q to take an'r steps neces-
.+ we“ generallv expected that
orders whatever have been given‘.
sary to follow a diplomatic break:
some annOuncement would be.
ade from the State Department;
r the White House during the
lay or certainly tonight.
Fair weather with somewhat lowc‘
iem pernt ure.
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OTHER WAR has.
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; While developments from the
. . ‘ German naval campaign are pend-
’ iug, military operations are on a
small scale and commands only
, limited interest.
Signs of probably important
happenings on the. Franco-Bel-
gian frdnt are not wanting, how-
ntmr, The artillery and recon-
noitring activity seems to be
growing appreciably all along
-——')on‘t forget “Petticoat l’erl'idy‘
~ and “Neighbors" at lloyt's Theatre
tonight. '
A new dance record just out with
a fox-trot on one side and a one-step
on the other side. for $1 "When the
Sun Goes Down in Romany" and “Wit-
mark Medley" 'at Donnelly's.
open every evening.
.25,
St'oro‘iront in Northern France. Ger-
man airplanes have been doing
"“90““ [0’3“ "Pam-0*“ "9““? considerable scouting work in this
and "NejgllbOl'S" “l ”0W5 Theatre section . Berlin. mentions this to-
tonight. dav in yemrfinc the annuisirinn n"
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the line. notably on the British?
I" "”7 “my 21:0“, has beam NEW roux. Feb. :.—-0wno~.~i of
ssunki Lloyd's Shipping AgenCY,Aiiiericiin vessels in transatlantic;
lannounces. The crew was land-g trade probably will follow the exam-t
ed pic of the ship owners of the Entenie.
’ ' anations and abide by the inst‘ri‘icllcna
. . . . ' overnmcnt ill-NEH“ 0 run-
; BERLIN. mi. 1, Hit liondon, ri~ii.;3il":“|1;m8 risks or me MW Germ“,
‘2. 10:05 it. lli.—Tllt‘ attitude of the blockade regulations- T?” awaited?
tlcrniun people in respect to the “Swit'otlay the rpply of the 3 ate Dripml.‘
.submnrlno policy. so for as uscer-‘,nicut to a message sent by l’. A. 8.;
tairn‘ today from conversations with'llt‘runklin. president .01 ill" 1.111(il’llll';
persons in various walks of life, lirtional Mercantile Mai-ide,,seek"itig ail-z
and out of politics, is that. the ln-Vvico as to future. movements of steam.
itiuzul‘uiioli of an unrestricted sub. ships of the American Line. i
th‘lllt' Plilliiiaign ls dictated by stern; Unless orders to the contrary are
necessity and for selfprcservaiion. i‘t‘t'elVetl from \‘i’ashint-‘Jml American;
and that in such a life and death Line St. Louis will suit here Saturday
Liruggle no regard can longer be paid F?" Liverpool. her i-eirular port of
:lo other considerations. The all-nb- destination. ' . ‘
1501])ng question in every direction The shin ol‘ the .\liwri(‘ttl Line;
concerns the attitude of America. ,whose safe arrival is awaited Willi,
Little criticism or the Government the greatest anxiety is the Plillildt‘l-‘
is heard. ,lven a Socialist speaker plila, bound from New York for liw't
before the Rt‘ielifiittg‘ confinittce. ecin- erpool. This morning the l~*liiladel-‘
incntlng today is reported to havcgpl..u was believed to be about 1,200'
affirmed the partv behind the (liltt‘l‘liviltlllf‘fi from Liverpool. Her port en»
ment on this decision. ' lgzine is out of commission. due to the
‘ Whatever was said in (‘Ulilllllllt‘t‘i breaking of a crank shalt last Silllll“:
,was tonlltlential. but. in outside etc-,tlliy. and it is believed, she cannot,
Icles one hears estimates or life lllllll':_lilttk|‘ port until late hfbiiday. Til ;
ber of submarines running to several Philadelphia curries lift passengers:
‘liuridrud and the conviction is (ix-[or whom :15 are Americans. Antoni?
pressed that the amount of $37.7.litw'ilitist- on board are Mrs. Wliitelaw
sun}; monthly can be increased to lip-:ertl, the Misses Helen and Ethel;
p.'ti.‘{lliltll(‘ly one million, in addition?t'rctlu-r. of San. Francisco; Limit.
to a large amount of neutral tonnagehiohu Eager, if. S. A., and (‘uptain
which will ho deterred from entering ltonnld Amundspn, Arctic explorer. 1
”m prohibited areas by the sulimnr— 'i‘lic Finland. of the same line, also
the terror. Those who base their from this port, is due to arrive iii:
opinion or the merits of the decision |.i‘,'t‘l'pti0l on Sunday. Forty-six of”:
on sticli firearm; declare lil.;'. two to her lit cabin passengers are. Ameri-
tliree inomim of operations on this cans. The llroonland, of this line“
A' » ‘ E left Liverpool for New York on Wed;
giiilsduy, with ill passengers. it is bc-i
llievcd that half of these are Amer-i
means. . '
1 The French Liner Chicago, which!
icnrries a number of.Americnn pas-
Emngvrs, is thought to be due at ABor-
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’ February Thlrd " . h}; Miss RUBY GLOSS Show:
1, . J . by; the Easy Way to
', as National Thrift Day by making a special effort to promote l, "if good Housekeeping
5}}, economy and the habit of systematic saving. , l“ " “wage-sew
§ You can do your share by Opening a Savings Account at 4% ‘ films? :ii'gdqtiiloiiii
“vi interest in this strong bank. We are protecting the funds of hun- cdmiizliforgf'ii'ddmdii
:9}: Varnlshed Surfaces.
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deposit whether small or large.
1' National Thrift" Day
The people of Al'nerica are asked to observe Saturday,
dreds of people in Norwalk and vicinity and we will welcome your
The People’s Trust Comm/ll!)
South Norwalk, Conn.
Clear, pure and
free from any gum.
Will not got ier
dust. as it gives a.
.hurd. dry. brl‘ ht
prices: a brush or
name than we: and
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Lovely new dresses
nancl coats and suits are
already blooming
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How welcome these new and beautiful dresses and suits and l.
coats are, as they shine forth in their soft beauty from the surrounds. j
ings. of Winter.
It is good to gaze upon their newness. it is delightful to study their grace. it is(
doubly pleasmg to slip into them and see the pretty effect; they have upon the figure.
Here is :1 coat that :tlmost has panniers, and actually has :1 little sash at the back.
Here is :1 suit that has ‘l big collar like a coat, and great deep cuffst
‘ < rimmed with: .
buttons, and that ripples from the waist down. i‘ ‘
Here is a dress with n tong sweeping tunic that is so cut in from as
. . . to form two;
panels; and that is embroidered in a wonderfullpliandsomc braid. ’
Anti so we thigh go on itiultiplying descriptions! ' .. ,
Most of the suits have coats of a moderate length and given beauty by the use oft-
a contrasting color. They all have full and graceful skirts. '
A remarkably effective suit of wool l
deep sailor collar, broad belt, and the fut
pleats. . -
'ersey is in brigl
{ tone. of green, made wilhi
ness of the cozii‘
skirt isgaihered in smart
A rose-lined suit is of Poirel twill. new fabric xi bit like serge but of greater fine-
ness and beauty. ”l‘is trimmed with beautiful stitching and little appliqued bands.
. Another wool jersey is of the warm hue of American Beauty roses, is trimmed
Willi white broadcloth and white buttons,—-ami is rarely impressive.
. And lherenre suits of gold tones, of copenhztgen, of oxford. One oxford suit ’is L
fine example of the severe but rich tailoredesuit at its very best. Not a touch of trim.
ming! Not a note of contrast! But wonderful lines and equnity-wonderful tailoring.
$27.50 to $50. 7 ’
The new dresses of (icorgcttc crepe. are simple and rich.
Niuch of their beauty is due to their delicate shades of color, much to the git-35¢. ,_
of their lines. if?
When their decoration is in contrasting color, that color is of soft ion
most a pastel. Occasionally there is the gleam of
bamboo with silk.
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gold but ’tis always subdued by com». .
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there are soft and delightful prays, quiet old blues, deep browns, Wisteria.
“ pass out after‘oxamination
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Lines are mostly straight. The tunic is n distinctive style failure.
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pleats add their beauty. Embroidery, when used, is usually of fine braid.
And dresses. are inorc-channiiig than ever.
$27.50 to $35. .
.thit bright and beautiful coals!
See how splendidly they fit. Even though skirt um); be full, that fullness is
cred into pleats.
Note that every Ctitli has pockets; and what great big
of them are!
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" An hour spent in the company‘of these pretty new clothes‘iwilb ,.
lmake ,the whole day bright.
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deaux today. Another vessel on which“
Americans sailed is the name UL we
EWhite Star Line, which steamed from
this port Monday for Liverpool. The
St. Paul. of the American Line, which
left Liverpool last Saturday, is be-
lieved to be outside the danger zone
by this time. / ‘ .
‘ No passengers have left'New York
for Europe since the declaration of
the German blockade, but several
freight ships sailed yesterday and last
night. The shipping embargo on this
port which at first was intended to
continue every night until “the situa-
tion cleared, was modified last night,
and several vessels were allowed to
by the
United States destroyers. ,
Tho‘excitement caused here by the
action of federal officials and police
in hicreastnc the guard that is
good to have bolts that are different?
and how they'lend smzu'tncss!
1teen, and blucusuclihre some of the colors.
Here is a coat with a white collar; isn’t it It beauty? , ,
But it’s not fair to pick out anyone or two; just come and enjoy the collection. ’7
ow'LANo our GOODS coriPA-Nv. ’
watching the thirty-one ship: of Gerw
' many Shad Austria laid up in. 8mm-
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What :1 great addition they are-71
$17.50 to $35. , , .-
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SEEK FORECLOSURE ON or had been informed that localginihe-
TRUMBULL MACHINERY critics were lax in following liis‘m‘tt ,
Foreclosure of -macbinery in Trum- zling orders: ' '
bull is asked in a suit brought today - 31.2,
by the Lidgerwood Manufacturing Co.-
of New York against Melville B. (tray
of Trumbull. In papers filed in the
common pleas court it is claimed the:
defendant ou‘ed $889 on a hole and,
gave the machinery as security. The?
note has hotbeen paid and the. val
York concern wants the court to order, _
a foreclosure by sale. 6 l C e ' ‘ . . _ _ -.
Another foreclosure. action file to: fr; . . .. .
day is brought by the Putnam Trust? udgllliingrcs “160
Co. of Greenwich igain‘st Joseph 3.! (1&3?ngchc?:5;;n§n‘1izgm”
Peeks note for $4,000 is due and “ti-t ”1,6.th depletc'the strength; We
paid.', Foreclosure of property in Cos iniity,weakcn and wear out the:
Cob is asked. .' Foley’s‘Honey' and
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showman. Eel). 2.-Cttttle com-l ' notodturi
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comfortable pockets most,
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Norwalk Chronicler