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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1911

Page

11

Poultry Show Closes With Final Awards Announced

The Bridgeport Poultry Association's Lincoln hall exhibition closed last night after record attendance. President Burr and Secretary Hulse praised the show as the best yet and announced winners across numerous classes including Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Muscovy ducks, turkeys, and variety prizes. Special cups and silver trophies were awarded to top exhibitors such as G. E. Sartain Fairfield, L. W. Mix, Milford Poultry, and D. S. Hartwell Washington, with multiple firsts for cockerels, pullets, and pens.

Lincoln Hall Bridgeport Poultry Association William C. Burr Liam E. Hulse Fliat Leroy W. Mix Milford Try Company Howard Gould L. B. Switzer Southport Mediterranean Dr. M. ‘A. Warriner Asiatic L. W. Mix Plymouth Rocks Darred D. Smith Milford J. H Sincerbox Wasshc Buckingham Marsh G. E. Sartain Fairfield Gaylord Wallingford I. C. Willis G. B. Sartain Buckingham Mi E. G. Holbrook Madison E. B. Williams Great Barrington E. B.williams Charles Cawthorne Swift Poultry Yard Haven B. R. Wilams KR. Holrook William Taylor B. R. Holbrook George E. Hoyt Bulwyendottes Leonwyandottes Jarence F. Thorp Greenfield Hill Rhode Island Reds Prise B. B Munger East River B. Munger Sherman Rhode Island Frank D Bishop Guilford Frank D. Bishop M. A. Warriner Milford Poultry Yards Dark Brahmas L W. Mix Grindin Rhodaround Farm Pilgrim Club Clarence Thorp Myron Osborne East Norwalk White Orpingtons Woodworth Farm L. ©. Switzer E. N. Dart South Norwalk Oavid Hawley E. N. Nichols Waterbury Buff Opingtons E. T. Bedford Joe-Pye South No G. W. Faircnild Anconas Association H- B. Beebe Waterford I. B. Beebe J. B. Switzer Houdans Vincent Brothera F. G. Haeublin C. B. Nichols Hartwell Stephen Healy O. J. Bailey Bristol Erminneltes Sherwood Burr Wyleyhart Farm George D. Hunt W. C. Burr G. E Ben Brundage Lyon, Grumman and Manson Company Orpington Yards George E. Sartain Gaylor Farms A. D. Morgan A. F. Jones Bridgeport R. E. Morgan P. ‘Sherwood Burr Fred Fredrick D. S. Hartwell Washington T. Bedford Greens Farms T. E. Parker Watertown F. T. Bedford Hazel Hall Newton E. Dunham

Store Highlights Promise Quick Savings on Good Things

A dealer touts a curated list of desirable items to be stocked in the store, promising notable time, effort, and expense savings for customers. The note emphasizes selection quality and efficient shopping.

Washington Chesapeake Bay A. Lincoln Dryfen Glory John McNamara Williamsport Baltimore Aldie Dorsey McNamara

Razors and safety razors in a city shop offer

A local retailer advertises a wide range of razors and shaving accessories. It highlights brushes cups and strops and claims the largest line of Rasore and Gafaty Rasora in the city. The notice promotes convenience for patrons with quality strope cups and related grooming items.

Secret Service Agents Hide in Plain Sight

The piece describes the Department of Justice secret service as the nation’s most elusive and effective sleuths, with Chief Stanley W. Finch in charge and agents who remain unnamed and unseen while chasing diverse crimes from theft to murder. It notes the department’s secrecy contrasts with Treasury and Postal inspectors, and sketches a vivid image of agents in ordinary clothes handling cases across the country.

Washington Secret Service Department of Justice Jorge Secret Service Corps United States Secret Agente Wilkie Treasury Department Post Office Justice Department Stanley W. Finch

The Famous Hat Store Adds Shoe Department at Main Street

The upstairs hat store at 1206 8 Main Street opposite Grant's Twenty-five Cent Store now offers a new department with the latest shoe models at significant savings. Shoppers can find affordable footwear alongside hats as a value upgrade.

Main Street Grant

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