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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1911

Page

5

Bridgeport Business Men Parade Opening of Great White Way

Over three hundred Bridgeport Business Men's Association members marched through Elm City streets in mud, drawing loud applause. The Wheeler & Wilson Band, Lincoln School Drum Corps, and Park City delegation led by city officials showcased glowing electrical bunting and frosted globes, with a massive New Haven crowd cheering along Cittech and Chapel Tut streets.

Business Men's Association New Haven Wheeler and Wilson Lincoln School EINE Park City Bridgeport Business Men's Association Elm City Wheeler & Wilson Frank Foo Cittech Chapel Tut Mra. C Baer Bridgeport Wheeler & Wien I Bolandm

Burmess Men's Association and Bridgeport Giles Commission Parade

The Burmess Men's Association and the Bridgeport Giles commission marched with two gulden, forming a line across the street. The second division was led by the Lincoln drum corps under Principal Robert L. Zink. The corps provided music and the group enjoyed sandwiches and coffee on the return trip.

Burmess Men's Association Bridgeport Giles Commisson Lincoln Robert L. Zink Litte

Fire Board Approves Purchase of Waterhouse Auto Engine

Bridgeport fire officials vote to buy a six cylinder Waterhouse automobile and pumping engine from Waterhouse Engine Works of St Paul Minn for ten thousand dollars though only eight thousand five hundred was appropriated two years ago. The board seeks tire bids due to costly pneumatic tires on new apparatus.

Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners Waterhouse Engine Works Company St. Paul

Clarke and Fogler Lead By One Lap In Big Rage

Clarke and Fogler hold a one lap lead on the final day of the six day bicycle race as early morning sprints push them toward first place. The field remains scattered with crashes, retirements, and a riot threat as fans support the leaders.

Clarke Fobler Rins United Pressen Dee Mall Hind Gays Clarke Fogler Bogler Palmer Wells Stein Thomas Jimmy Moran Hill Moran Sardow Fogier Halstein Desbach Zatet Loreng Saldow Kramer Pye Collinge DeMara Lawrence Caméron Magin Hills Bedell Georget Brocco Lapize van Howart New York Jackie Clarkin Joe Fogier Beta Te Ellen Rec Peri Ap Asa Abet Wa Sa Clarke-Fogier Ing

Prominent Woman Reports Health Boost From New Tona Vita

A Bridgeport society leader recounts relief from chronic stomach trouble and nervousness after using a four bottle course of Tona Vita and two bottles of Lee's Rhubarb Laxative. She funded 60 bottles for the poor and praises the remedy's rapid benefits. Clinched by continued sales efforts at Jenuliton's Pharmacy, the tonic targets nervous debility and related ailments as a growing local concern.

Lee Bridgeport Jonnie Hamilton Jenuinlton

Chest Of Silver For Mr Somers

James Somers Jr of 239 Went Avenue receives a silver chest as a prize from X Buckingham & Co furniture dealers for subscribing to Candlestick Magazine. The chest originates from Holes Edwards Co works.

James Somers, Jr Avenue Somers X. Buckingham & Co Buckingham & Co Holes& Edwards Co

Weather Outlook For New Haven Dec 1

Forecast calls for rain and mild temperatures, with a storm near Columbus Ohio driving cloudy skies and rain or snow in northern sections from Tilinoix eastward to the coast. Temperatures remain high east of Chicago, with rain and milder weather before a cold, fair Sunday following the lake storm’s eastward move.

New Haven Columbus Tilinoix Chicago Suniay

CleanEasy Best Hand Scar and Pore Serum Ad

Ad for a skin treatment named CleanEasy promising best hand scar removal and instant skin improvement. Mentions brand slogans and addresses unclear locations with fragmented text. No clear dates or verifiable entities.

Why Vaccinate The Mortal Folly Of Smallpox Inoculation

The author denounces vaccination arguing it fails to prevent smallpox and causes harm. Cites historical trials from Mary Wortley Montagu to Royal Commissions, claims Arm-to-arm methods spread infections, notes tuberculosis and scrofula linked to vaccines, and asserts sanitation, not vaccination, reduced disease. Includes figures from Japan and U S Army but insists vaccines spread illness and weaken defenses.

Japan Detroit England Royal College of Physician of London Royal College of Physicians Jenner Bheing Lord Hershell Lord Hershel Royal Commission Chan. Creighton Encyclopedia Britannica Edgar Crookshank Lator U.S. Army Philippines Lippinent Takaki Hee Germany Pennsylvania Europe Torrington Ita

Vaccination, Smallpox, and Public Health Advice

Dr Edwin F Bowers argues for vaccination as essential to prevent smallpox. He cites policies in the Philippines and Japan, notes deaths and cases, and urges cleanliness, ample water, and good nutrition as supplementary health measures while warning anti vaccination persists.

Linktivott Philippines Japan EDWIN F_ BOWERS

City Ordinance Creates Supply Board for City Purchases

The ordinance to form a board of contract and supply would let the mayor, with council approval, appoint three members of the board of apportionment to run bulk city purchasing. The plan aims to streamline buys and curb improper influence, with action likely deferred to a later council meeting.

Thomas M. Cullinan John 8. Pullman Cullinan R. G. DeFornat A. E. Meadonald Crewe Co Board of Apportionment and Taxation Board of Contract and Supply Board of Ap Portionment

Hebrews to Dedicate Sacred Scrolls Tomorrow

Tomorrow the analog of its coroner Atmyas Ack in Chere street will see the dedication of sacred manuscripts according to ancient Orthodox rites. Rabbi M. Witten from other congregations will attend and a meal will be served after the dedication.

Atmyas Ack Chere Street M. Wittenne Aleter

Obituary for Marcus M. Finkle Railroad Engineer

Marcus M. Finkle died yesterday at age 40, an engineer on the Berk- Bite amaton New Haven line. He commanded the seapost staff and was held in high esteem by superiors and comrades in Dorhood. He is survived by a widow and two sons Harold and Ernest.

Marcus M. Finkle Mr Finkle Berk- Bite Amaton New Haven Condh Dorhood Harold Ernest

Polls Theatre Presents Major Vaudeville Lineup Next Week

Poll's theatre in Bridgeport showcases a varied vaudeville bill led by The Major and the Mascara and The Bug and the Manicure. Acted by La Diva and John Conroy, the show features dazzling dives, musical performances, and comedy. Also featured are Nonnette the violinist, Monarch Comedy Four, O Kara novelty acts, Krempka acrobats, and a moving picture program with The Electograph. Early bookings encouraged due to strong demand.

Madie John F.@oroy Poll's Migs Conroy Artiemors Poll Ade Valedeville Itl Arthur J. Pickens Freddie Pickens Bri Port Hull Nonnette Viowniste Bridgeport Waek Ake Monarch Comedy O'kara’s Krempka Brothers Snc Gill Telectrograph Pols Atellar Tor Carly

Religious Servicesummary at St John and nearby churches

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple religious services across St John York, St Lake’s, and West End congregations. It mentions Holy Baptism, Eucharist celebrations, evening sermons, and choir events at various streets and avenues including Merclug Prager, Lafayette Street, and Colorado Avenue.

St Jone York St. Lake's Church Ourner Mixth Street Frunsin Saag Charel Berton Ube Chyech Marth Bridgeport Hyenacne Poe Bank Siren Dastar Sebel Evan Hecting West End Colorado Avenue Levee Alnister OS Seener Berman Lew Murata Sreten Saar Cherie Cogan Washington Lafayette Street

Uniform Accounting For All City Departments Favored

A city committee favors standardizing accounting across all departments. The group plans to present a formal proposal to the Aldermanic council and seek board approval. A detailed report is expected at the next council meeting.

Prirome Furth Varivan Wuneil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Great White Way Fire Board Stamford Coulter & M'Kenzie Machine Company Water and Golden Streets John F. Fay Fairfield Oene E. Halligan Broad Street Geo. B.clark & Co THE Crawford Laundry Co Fairfield Avenue Mr. Somers Weather Indicatio Ia le Cannor Steve Potish Winn Beratford Ave Coats Arctics Jaycox Rubber Co Main Street Poli's Religious
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