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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
12
A vivid portrayal of a young man named Matt and his relationships with the household staff and residents. The narrative contrasts Matt with Hunter Hoyt and sketches a complex social milieu, including Daggan and Dogeancourt, within a cramped domestic setting.
Matt, a mysterious stranger called Tom Maynard arrives with a sensational tale of a New York paper that proclaims his rise as a Kanaka king. Press mob swarms, the editor’s tale props Matt into local society, and Matt contends with fame, wealth, and looming departure as spring approaches and debt tightens.
A classroom dialogue shows Benny asking about the equator and its imaginary nature. Pop explains the concept as an imaginary line circling the earth’s center, noting its purpose and using simple examples like pretending to eat an apple to illustrate imagination.
Manager Callan curates a bright vaudeville bill with Paulhan’s team, a cycle football stunt, Ellen Tate’s singing, The Powers Brothers and others. Features include The Pict of Indias Hijimen, Lubin drama The Harmless One, Vita staph Matrimonial Manuevers, and Ward 23 hotel farce.
The Park Theatre stage crew claims their seventh national title for speed in clearing a heavy four-act show. They transported and set complex scenery for the Bought and Paid For company in 28 minutes, racing to catch a midnight train. Led by Stage Manager George Belden and his brothers, the crew executed rapid lighting and prop handling to meet the tour’s schedule and keep the next matinee on track. The article also notes an upcoming show by Matt Kennedy and The Liberty Girls Company at Bridgeport with Miss Caprice featured.
Frank L. Cogill, president of the fire commission, will not seek another term as his January 1 expiry nears. He leads Coulver McKenzie Machine Co. and cites rising business demands as preventing continued service. Cogill proposes abolishing the four unpaid commissioners in favor of a single well paid member and supports a city commission government.
A drug advertisement claims kidney trouble symptoms such as back pain dizziness and sleep problems will vanish with regular use of Foley Kidney Pills. It promotes improved kidney and bladder health and lists Hindle's Drug Store in Ady as a location.
For two days starting Monday afternoon the Lyric Theatre presents Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter in color via Kinemacolor. The program includes The Gunmaker of Moscow, a two reel Peter the Great drama, with comedy The Schem era starring Joby Binny and Flora Finch, plus four other first run features and Pathe Weekly news with a five piece orchestra.
The Plaza launches a public theatre program this afternoon featuring vaudeville acts and first-run photoplays. The bill promises variety and entertainment for Bridgeport audiences.
An ad describes Pangalay as instant relief for back sprains neuralgia and general pains. It claims a user’s aches vanish within an hour after rubbing with the tube sold for 25 cents by Curts Chemical Company at 117 Best 24th Street New York City.
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