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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
2
An early 20th century style ad highlights affordable down payments for pianos and players. It promotes a full line of pianos, claiming to represent America’s most popular instruments, with payments as low as eight dollars at purchase time.
The report describes Canadian veterinary care for thousands of horses in France, detailing field hospitals, treatment of wounds and illnesses, and rapid recovery of many animals. It notes proximity to combat, mobile sections, and the vital role of veterinarians and aid in sustaining cavalry horses during the fighting.
The report notes horses fed thrice daily with allowances of eighteen pounds hay twelve oats eight straw or four extra hay and two oats or other fodder of equal value such as malt sugar beet vegetables. It mentions Canadian horses fattening while in France implying wartime feeding practices and conditions.
The first Baptist churches of this city will host the bi monthly meeting of the Paramnery Baptist group on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Two days will cover lessons starting Tuesday at First church and ending Wednesday at Second. Reports from pastors and churches will be given and a conference on Evangelism as part of the Five Year Program. Pastors from many Western Connecticut churches will attend.
Attorney George E Hill will succeed Jy Lewis Oliver on the vice commission after Oliver resigned Mayor Wilson announced Hill will replace Oliver. In South Norwalk detectives report a burglary at Judge Alfred Austins home with $10000 worth of jewelry and silverware stolen from the first floor. Andrew Wehnert Jr was shot to death in his Manchester stable at 3 3. horse thieves suspected.
Columubus Ohio December 9 prominent agriculturists and church leaders from over twenty denominations met at the national conference of the Commission on Church and Country Life to map a year long program. Plans call for rural churches to cooperate with Grange M E W C A and school authorities while promoting roads farming health temperance and community centers.
A terse report notes that Tore stated he hoped additional entrants, specifically four more men, would join the Stray race field, expanding competition.
At police headquarters yesterday four runaway boys were reported and three were found. Dominick Miartocel was arrested by Policeman Edward C Wheeler. Aged 10 Eyes Dormer sought a bed. He will be returned home today. David Blake was taken home by his mother Betky Drinon of New Haven after the police description was issued. John Carey, 12, left home December 2 and is missing. Messeles outbreak in Metuchen, New Jersey. Probate notice for Alice OToole estate in Bridgeport outlines six months to file claims.
State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett announces a public hearing under Section 4 of Chapter 217 of the Public Acts of 191h to consider rights to construct operate and maintain a crossover track on Stratford Ave at Main St Hard’s Corner Stratford Conn The hearing is December 20 1915 at 2 PM in Room 27 State Capitol Hartford with accompanying blueprints and proposed maintenance details on file
District of Fairfield probate court on December 8 1915 grants six months from the date for creditors of Ann N. Dalles late of Fairfield to exhibit their claims to the Administratrix. Those neglecting to present properly attested accounts within the period will be barred from recovery. Debtors urged to pay promptly.
Fragmentary trade notice notes a two family house with art rooms on the upper floor. Mentions a butler, impaired front, and a lot number 200. Also references address Vincents building totals North Emad and weekly payments 700.
Advertisement touts a rheumatic remedy claimed to cure rheumatism within 24 hours. It cites testimonials from customers, assures free trials, and states physicians have viewed it as a nearly sole cure for the ailment. Sold for $1 per bottle with nationwide availability advertising. Also mentions a border reopening between Switzerland and Germany by Gurz authorities.
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