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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
7
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A jumble of weather notes and political commentary from August 18 1909 mentions extreme summer heat in New York City with thermometers reading 105 to 110 degrees, and a South Region discussion about a September 8 conference. It notes Republican aims to discredit opponents, a nonpartisan census directive limiting political participation, and a Connecticut rural-activity plea urging farmers to keep sheep.
Rumors of steady demand push lamb and wool prices upward as buyers show interest. Farmers report strong inquiries and improved bids, signaling favorable conditions for wool growers and lamb producers in the current market cycle.
Two newborns were accidentally exchanged at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver on August 13. Nurses confused the babies as they were swaddled and placed in cradles, then the mothers disputed ownership. One mother, wealthy, claimed the baby was not hers while the other, poorer, insisted the infant was hers. The story ends with an appeal to Foley's Kidney Remedy, citing its health claims and a local agent.
Charleston voters backed the county dispensary system six to one, choosing wet status over prohibition. Beaufort Richland Charleston and Aiken counties also went wet by narrow margins while Florence and Georgetown remained doubtful. Aiken County voted to retain the dispensary by about 200, despite whiskey sales across the Savannah River to Augusta, Georgia.
Passaic New Jersey August 13 Paul W esdyk fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Tunis Wesdyk died last night at 437 Gregory avenue after being ill for nearly a year as the result vaccination Soon after the boys inoculated his arm became swollen from fingertips to a shoulder Physicians reduced swelling but the lad suffered chest pains and other pains for eleven weeks before his death doctors could not alleviate them The article notes the illness followed vaccination and lists seven doctors without offering broader context
Baltimore August 13 Detectives linked finger prints to blood on a closet door where the body of cousin Henson Poole was found. Oliver Herman Harris admitted killing Poole over whisky in a July cabin attack near Rockville and stole $52. He had also attacked his aunt, Mrs Clara Harris, to fund an escape after the crime.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has been in use in households nationwide. Mothers administer the remedies their grandmothers trusted, curing women from the worst forms of female ills and earning an enviable record through time-tested roots and herbs.
From Galveston May 13. Passengers aboard the Mallory line steamer Denver from New York report a swarm of very large mosquitos thirty miles off the Louisiana coast. Capt. Young calls it a new sea record, as winds remained moderate and the insects caused two days of panic aboard the vessel.
Bridget Roe, eighty, rescued a baby carriage and a weeks old infant from a burning house. She drenched the carriage with water and helped form a bucket brigade to control the blaze before firefighters arrived. A dealer's mistake in filling appears nearby.
New York physicians at Harlem Hospital report the successful removal of Louis Rosenzweig's spleen after a dumbwaiter shaft accident. Drs. Herrity and Smith assisted House Surgeon George Bennett in a unique operation tying the splenic artery. The 7 year old is shown improving and may be discharged in about two weeks.
New York Aug 18 Surrogate Ketcham appointed a special guardian to manage the interests of Mrs Catherine Powers East New York shop girl who inherited a fortune after her husband Robert A Powers died soon after a rowboat outing off Jamaca Bay The six nephews shared an estate of about 1 000 000 Will filing underway with no contest anticipated.
A Derby division motorman Waerenhoff was dismissed by the Connecticut Company after an investigation into a rear end collision near Yale field. No injuries were reported though car crews suffered shock. Waerenhoff was found responsible for reckless driving.
The Beachside Inn in Green's Farms owned by Raymond Brothers of South Norwalk burned Friday causing about 300 dollars in damage to the boiler and pump. Also a worker Chrystos Christaline suffered non fatal burns at the Norwalk Hospital after pouring kerosene into a lit machine at Crofut and Knapp hat factory. Partridges reported in Norwalk area amid hunting forecasts as dogs flush birds. Postmaster R H Fitch Wilton resigns after 20 years. Judge Scott awards 107 dollars and costs in milk delivery contract dispute Davenport v Lee. Greenwich Selectmen post 200 dollar reward for July 30 hit and run victims with Howard Garfield Held.
Thousands respond to The Woodworth Co offer for Lemola experimental package sent free to applicants. The remedy promises to clear complexions overnight and remove pimples within hours. A 50c Lemola box is sold in Bridgeport drug stores for eczema and related skin conditions across ages.
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