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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
10
Narrative unfolds aboard a Pacific ship where the narrator, smitten yet jealous, grapples with locked cabin confinement after kissing Lucy. He fears mutiny, plans escape by force, and awaits a critical moment as guards and crew stir below while a plan to free him twists toward a dangerous outcome.
An old advertisement claims Panga Lay relieves rheumatism neuralgia sciatica headaches sprains and bruises by penetrating the skin to reach the pain’s seat. Sold in a metal tube for 25 cents or via Curts Chemical Co at 117 East 24th Street New York City.
The article extols domestic animals as beauty enhancers for women, noting Parisian practice and vivid examples. It praises cats especially for grace and versatility, claiming their presence softens sharp features and harmonizes with outfits, with short haired tabbies deemed as ornamental as long-haired varieties.
A general call argues that business disputes should be settled by arbitration mediation or conciliation to spare honest men from ruin and reduce court delays. It notes wasted time money and community tax burdens and urges active use of arbitration boards by leading New York business figures.
The advertisement promotes 1913 fall fashions and early cold weather styles at the Post Office News Store in the Arcade. It notes recruiting for sales positions after September 15 and mentions schedules for publication and displays of fall garments and medicines including Bachman’s Emmen Mixture for health concerns.
The Assessors of Bridgeport will meet at the Assessors Office City Hall starting September 2 1913 and each weekday through October 1 1913 to receive sworn lists of all persons liable for taxes on personal property including horses wagons automobiles stock in stores etc and real estate. Each parcel must be described separately with street number. If a person fails to list the assessors will prepare a list and add ten percent to its valuation. Nonresident owners are warned that changes in filing laws may affect their right of appeal. Section 2303 requires each parcel to be bounded or described and the post office address of each owner must be given. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm daily and Saturdays 9 am to 12 pm.
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