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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
A fragment discusses Mrs McCenn and domestic scenes with half baked potatoes, then shifts to American Magazine theatrical profits. It highlights stars Adams Warfield and Miss Adams, noting Warfield’s long career and large earnings. Obituaries list several local deaths with ages and dates.
David Albaugh De Armond, a Missouri statesman and long time congressman since 1890, lost his home in Butler to fire and was celebrated for his integrity and patriotism. He admired William Jennings Bryan and rose to national prominence as a Republican aligned with the old school values. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he trained as a lawyer and his sons served as officers in the U S Army.
Edward W. Marsh was reelected president of the Bridgeport Hospital Corporation at the annual meeting. Directors were reelected and vacancies filled by James Fray and Waldo C Bryant. The new west wing, completed in June, was inspected. Reported figures show 1,666 patients treated that year at an average cost of 11.30 and an average stay of four days, with a dairy output of 60.7 quarts of milk used for hospital needs. Officers include President Howard Marsh and Superintendent William W. Jones.
The Pequonnock Court marked its 18th anniversary with a Germania Hall gathering for nearly 400 members. John J. Hope honored John E. Lyddy with a watch, while Chief Ranger Hennessey received a gold past ranger jewel. James Turney of Shelton presented a silver tea service. Mrs. Lyddy and Mrs. Lyman supervised the tables. several young women served as waitresses. George Benham and Thomas Reiley performed songs as festivities extended past midnight.
Sums amounting to $18,000 were sent to Europe as gifts from relatives in this country. Most money went to Italy and Hungary. The report notes the Christmas outpouring across the water beginning this season.
Patrons of the charity ball at the Stratfield are asked to use the Chapel street entrance to the hotel to ease congestion at the Main street entrance tonight.
The Clermont Whist Club held its annual whist party at Republican quarters 1% Fairfield Avenue. Winners included Miss Julia Sullivan pillow and L. Mooney centerpiece, Mrs. Warwick half dozen glasses, K. Murtha fruit dish, Miss Bessie Larkin fruit dish, John F. Finhaven three handkerchiefs, F. Quinian apron, Mrs. F. Quitlan box of candy, Mrs. Larkin box of raisins, Miss Anna Shannon glass jelly, H. Sterrenny match holder.
The article discusses using pine and spruce sawdust ground into wood flour for dynamite absorbent and a flooring material called xyolite. It notes Europe and several countries already use it, with price around twelve to thirteen dollars a ton. Norway and the United States trade this sawdust flour, aiming to reduce waste and expand uses in construction and industry.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for flatulence and indigestion. It claims the tablets attack gas producing foods, improve digestion, and suit healthy eaters as well as the sick, offering a free trial package and 50 cent boxes at pharmacies.
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