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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
10
In a local pageant, Miss May Desmond impressed the audience with a poised performance and clear stage presence. Judges highlighted her confidence and polished presentation, earning high marks and strong audience reaction.
May Desmond, a member of the Stock Company in Wildwood, joins a Philadelphia run with the Jeri Stock Company at Chest Street theatre. The Philadelphia Telegraph lauds her rapid, spontaneous stage presence and witty performance as key to a strong reception. She remains with the company for the current season.
The New York opera Dolly Varden is billed at Jackson's theatre with Adaline Fuldes starring. Brext cast and Cheruz of peerless Testa promise one of the grandest, most tuneful comedies of all time. Anglin and Margaret Anstin are also featured with a noted American actress.
Fragmentary report notes Poli's production at Bridgeport ministers’ venue titled The Regeneration. Observers reference a notable stage presence and strong demand for seats. Multiple garbled phrases imply high turnout and sold out performances during the week.
Riverside Island notices a Tuesday high tide plan drawing shell seekers as millions of sea shells wash ashore near the breakwater. Hunters report abundance then rapid disappearance, while observers mention a display by Calvert amid the spectacle.
The church will hold a Supanewe tea and sale at the Town hall on Monday evening September 6 at 7 o clock. Admission has a small fee and a fine time is promised. The town school committee met at Town hall on Tuesday August 17 at 10 o clock. Four applications for pupils to attend high schools have been received.
W. D. Cook & Son advertise fresh habitat and various fish including cod, blue fish, salmon, and mackerel at low prices. They also promote a large stock of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes, Oxfords, and summer hosiery at bargain table prices in a seasonal sale at 1163 Main Street. The notice also cautions about safety and hints at a Turkish bath service near Broad Street.
A dense list of wholesale prices for dairy butter eggs poultry and produce including creamery specials apples pears berries and berries per quart per pint per basket and per dozen. also lists vegetables like potatoes beets carrots cabbage cucumbers and squash with varied unit prices and package sizes.
Messrs Leverty promise a refund if not satisfied with Ames Pleasant Specific. The sale boasts a half price deal and a month’s supply from a single bottle, claiming it cures ailments from overtaxed nerves to indigestion. The offer targets those with poor appetite and general ill feeling, claiming rapid success and noting many cures.
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