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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
7
Automobile news surveys car friction, bearing issues, and power loss in engines, noting Denmark’s unique city, Paris and American market trends in upholstery fabrics, anti freez ing solutions, and fuels. It covers alcohol based anti freezing compounds, denatured alcohol pricing, and the impact of cold on motors and gear bearings.
Fragmentary notice promotes Foley Kitpey Pills claiming to cure backaches tiredness sleep troubles nervousness bladder issues and general weakness. Mentions Stratford Avenue and Sheth Brreet as location for advertisement.
Miss Susie Whaler and Mr dfugh Devitt spent Sunday with Miss Eliza Rei Martin of Sixth Street Derd. Mr and Mrs Slemmarer of Lib Willan Street announced a pleasant party at their home. The engagement of their niece Miss Frieda R Berzer to Mr Julius d Dorlsin is reported.
Fraternal officers for Division No 10 AOH include President Bridget Lester and vice president Miss Mary Bliss. Financial secretary Mrs M J Fulton treasurer Mrs Katherine Hoffman sentinel Mrs Mary Jorden trustees Mrs Allie Gregory and Mrs M Dunnigan. Delegations from nearly all local lodges attended services led by Rev E A Barnes at Washington Park Baptist church. Rev Mtr ee spoke on Friendship of Jonathan and David.
Rev F H Clark returns home after a few days visit in Maine. Baptist Sunday School held a rehearsal for the Christmas concert. Miss Huth Mallette has returned to New York. Guests attended a surprise party for Miss Grace Wisner at Hovden's. Charles Keller and his son are building new railings along bridges and embankments. George Sullivan returned to John Sherwood's after a year away. Mrs George B Beers of Sport Hi is homebound by illness.
eT L Watson Co surveys outlook as Europe stabilizes. If restoration progresses and France unlocks capital, money rates may ease worldwide. Wall Street could move away from wartime caution toward renewed confidence, signaling a shift in market sentiment.
An advertisement touts Panel Dinevain as a fast, effective remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims relief in minutes with no caffeine or heavy food restrictions and urges readers to buy a one cent case from any drug store. The pitch emphasizes dramatic improvements in comfort and digestion.
Stratford reports a joint committee including the Board of Education and selectmen has met to finalize plans for the Huntington road Schoolhouse. Architects say bids close December 1 with construction likely beginning next March and completion by August. New members push open meetings and public reading of plans to curb costs. bids exceed 15000 dollars. Separate item notes a traffic disturbance arrest, Bridgeport visitors clash, Miss Eleanor Richards singing, Rambler Juniors basketball schedule, and a New York poultry show judges.
The funeral for Anna wife of C Alfred Heinze was held at Rourke and Rourke with Rev Kenneth Mackszie officiating. Pallbearers were W J Richelmer Edward Paton Alfred McDermott and Frank Drew Tiermentrae. Mountain Grove cemetery. Theodore A wife of Andrew J Warren former resident died yesterday in Wisconsin aged 64. Remains to be laid in Massachusetts later. She was daughter of the late Charles rang of the city. Survived by husband and one son now a resident of Kansas City. Yale midyear exams begin today and run through the week. Advertisement promotes a skin whitening product manufactured in Stanford Ave.
Governor Simeon T. Baldwin returned from the Richmond governors conference and said frank debate should be allowed. He did not approve of Governor Blease’s lynch law stance but argued the conference should not be faulted for opposing resolutions. He noted unanimity was unlikely and compared it to Poland’s elective monarchy. He stated South Carolina did not vote on Mann’s resolution and supported free discussion.
Catholic observances marked the Immaculate Conception day with services in several churches. About 30 Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart parish joined, with Hon Ernest Wilson of Hartford addressing them on Mary’s virtues. At St Mary's a double reception added about 50 new members across Angelz sodality and the Immaculate conception senior auxiliary. Father Leiferman preached, medals and badges were distributed, and hymns including Macula Non Est in Te were sung.
A Brockton woman recounts her five year old daughter suffering severely from cracked bleeding hands, attributed to a mysterious brown-tail oath. She describes using Curicura Soap and Ointment with relief, stating the skin fully healed and never returned. The notice promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples by mail order.
Rev Thomas P F Mulcan of Fairfield county coordinates Holy Name Societies western Fairfield for a December 22 Stamford demonstration with a parade and devotions in a Catholic church. Bishop Sian to address attendees. hymns to the Holy Name to be sung. Participants from New Canaan Norwalk South Norwalk Greenwich and nearby towns to join.
Washington dispatch reports updated U S cotton bale totals for 1950 with Tifton data showing 275,000 bales against 35,696 for 1949. The round numbers include 72? bales and values around 7.9 million dollars, reflecting the season’s yield and market metrics.
The report notes a $38 per ton rise under the eight hour law affecting shippers and shipyards. It discusses barges and naval guards, with references to changes in materials and momentum in pricing. The piece mentions Beato Dine S An and Bea ato Dine S-An as unclear entities amid the inflationary shift.
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