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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

3

News Among the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters Notes

Scouts in Waterbury report on First-Aid rally prep with a two-boy committee selecting ten teams for demonstrations. Bridgeport council meeting postponed to January. various troops share recent meetings, hikes, and plans for the February rally and support for French orphans.

BOY Scouts OF America Waterbury Soutie New England Ation McCiglign Matt Tedmg Teaye Harry Ives Ives Stratfield Tor Scott Bridgeport Vtieep No L. Gater Mavion Sat Hater Dewvid Jarvis First Presbyterian Church Jarvis Natal South Africa Shuter Lis Kooy Newkt Thie City Ee 4 Stratford Wes Ernest Miller Trinity Episcopal Church McClellan France Igis Maitland

Ty Cobb and Many Other Players Fond of the Gun

Georgia sportsmen and ball players are linked by a strong firearm culture. Ty Cobb, about to begin his 32nd year tomorrow, is described as a top marksman and hunter with a Georgia plantation noted for good hunting. Neighbors include James Barrett, famed South trap shooter, and Cobb’s brother Paul briefly played in the Western League.

Georgia Tyrus Raymond Cobb Ty Cobb Gray Birds James Barrett South Paul Cobb Georgia Peach Lincoln

The Pretext For National Prohibition

The piece argues that State control over liquor remains essential and that a constitutional amendment toward Prohibition would be nearly irrevocable and unfair. It notes the Webb Kenyon Law and Bone Dry provisions, urges state sovereignty, and warns small states could override the majority. The United States Brewers Association speaks in support of preserving state policies.

Webb-Kenyon United States

Recuperptales claimed as nerve and blood tonic in ads

An advertisement touts Recuper tabs as a fast acting nerve and blood tonic made from glycerophosphates. It credits Dr Aly Bert Robin and a French clan, claims wide use in Paris and Europe, and offers 50c and 1.00 options via Curtis Chemical Co or local distributor J D Gan in Bridgeport.

Alybert Robin Paris Curtis Chemical Co 23Rd St New York Bridgeport and Vicinity J. D. Gan Fairfield Aven

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