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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
8
A Stratford visitor derides the town hall as dirty and run-down, urging a thorough cleaning and a janitor to keep the public building in better condition for the town.
A brief note reports Mrs. Thomas Linder and her children visiting New York City for a few days from Sutton Avenue, with a second mention placing Mrs. Jer’s residence in Hartford.
Tashua improvements were made on a school house by carpenter Abraham Klein. The school will begin September 2 with Miss M. H. Dickinson as teacher. Lemons of local interest note Miss Francee Mallette’s visit, berrying parties, a heavy crop, and updates on residents including Supt William Dailey and Mrs Dailey. Wilbur J Beardsley reports success in local real estate deals, with two on hand. Selectman Fuller’s gang works on upper Madison road and Samuel Beach road in Trumbull.
EASTON residents enjoyed a Congregational Sunday school picnic on the church green with 120 diners and a full array of treats. Afternoon games entertained children while adults socialized and a boys baseball game took place in the field. Mrs. Broadwins returned to Bridgeport after visiting. Mildred Wheeler of Bethel joined the Wheeler hosts at Silver Hill Farm. Unclear notes mention Lillian Andrews visiting relatives and a forthcoming Grange picnic at Savin Rock on Aug 28 with shore dinner, plus visits by Mrs. Ellen Disbrow and Mrs. A C Williams in town.
South Woodstock August 21 infant son of Ralph Beck was found dead in his bed. Medical Examiner Spaulding ruled accidental smothering, noting the child became twisted in the bedclothing.
Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw is pictured at Elmhurst Cresson Pa arriving from New York City after receiving a written burst claiming he could not be arrested outside New York state. Also shown is the Matteawan gate through which Stanford White's slayer escaped.
A letter from the editor responds to a Hawleyville incident report about Mrs Elizabeth Jillson. It states she tripped outside her home around 8:30 pm, cut her wrist on broken china, received aid from neighbors, and was treated by Doctors Brown and Kiernan. She did not faint or go to Danbury hospital. no statement was requested from her.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish a state labor laws pamphlet this year instead of the usual annual report. It will include acts from 1913, amendments to existing laws, and a current list of labor organizations with officers and committees. Printing costs drop by about $500 and distribution is planned by October 1.
Local ad markets scalp care and manicuring services billed under Sarrriet E Sherwood. Address listed as 412 Security Building and 1245 Main with phone line noted. Vintage classified style hints at beauty and grooming offerings.
San Francisco August 21 Maury Diggs convicted and awaiting sentence for transporting Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes. Released at midnight on $20,000 bail posted by his father and uncle. Caminetti, son of Anthony Caminetti, indicted for the same offense, awaits trial.
Congressman Reilly gains cigarmakers support after backing free cigars for workers. The dispute centers on tax exemptions for cigars produced in factories and the right of workers to smoke cigars they make without tax payments, a policy debated after talks with Treasury Secretary McAdoo.
Paris report says bankers in Parke and other European capitals offered a $20,000,000 loan to Huerta but no confirmation. French foreign office stance suggests lenders hesitate until the U.S. recognizes Huerta. The piece notes bankers often follow such hints.
Philadelphia and Ephrata women describe severe nervous prostration with heart palpitations headaches dizziness and sleeplessness. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound they regain strength and work capacity. Testimonials from Mrs Mary Johnston and Mrs J W Horn Bercer Pa urge others to seek advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co confidentially in Lynn Massachusetts.
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