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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
8
Granny Gough visitsRalston with tales of schemes and big plays in finance. He reveals a recent trip, Lloyds and Carlier, and a plan to raise funds through hyped concessions. Granny boasts of hypnotic persuasion that draws money from wary financiers, while Ralston questions the ethical line.
In a tense London room, Granny Gough recounts how he trapped a group of financiers, exposing their con to secure a Hungarian concession. He boasts of a £250 advance and a larger £500 profit, while revealing his secret adoption of Gertie, the nine year old he saves from poverty. He reflects on Lydia Popescu and Garshore, hinting at deeper plots and past rescues. The scene blends sharp dealing with a rare tender moment over the beloved ward.
An advertised coupon invites customers to redeem at J A Leverty & Bro druggists at 1655 Main Street 608 Park Avenue or North Avenue and Main Street for a fifty cent package of Ames Pleasant Specific for constipation and dyspepsia giving a full month of treatment at half price.
A Bridgeport ad promotes Ames Pleasant Specific for dyspepsia constipation and biliousness at 25 cents a 50 cent package. J A Leverty backs the sale with a personal refund guarantee if no permanent benefit. The offer targets liver troubles headaches indigestion and related symptoms and claims wide cures with a diminishing dose after initial days.
District of Fairfield July 12 1908 probate court notes the estate of Fannies said district deceased. The court allows six months from this date for creditors to file claims for settlement. All creditors failing to present accounts within the period will be barred. Debts to be paid to Henry Greenstein Administrator Bridgeport Connecticut
July 13 1909 notice for the estate of Marshal L Smith of Fairfield sets a six month period from the date for filing claims. The incomplete text indicates probate actions and deadlines for creditors or heirs to present their claims under local law.
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