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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
The piece reflects on the winter solstice and a cold wave that began last night. It notes the cheerful phrase about days growing shorter and mentions the United Illuminating Company Bridgeport Gas Light and Standard Oil as patron saints of the era while musing on the unknown cost of Bridgeport’s illumination.
Bond, the world’s greatest tenor soloist, has an engagement to sing in Bridgeport during the week of Jan 4 and can be heard daily at the Hoffman store, 1091 Broad St., dealer in Columbia graphophones. Austin J Keane North End Market offers the best Christmas poultry with Newtown stock turkeys and chickens and a full line of fixings. The market reports six large Newtown hogs recently received and priced cuts like spare rib, fresh hams, shoulders, and salt porks. Order by telephone at 2015 Main St., 63.
Laurence M. Cornwall of Bridgeport stars in Yale Dramatic Association's Il Vennoglio at Jackson's Theatre tonight. He plays Tognino and serves as stage manager, a dual task reflecting his busy season and high regard in local society. Seat sales are expected to surpass prior years amid dinners and toasts for Yale men.
Miss Ruth Winslow of New York will be the guest of honor at a Country Club dance on Tuesday December 29 hosted by Miss Henrietta Bishop. The item notes her visit to Gen eral and Mrs Henry A Bishop and mentions attire in a cautious tone.
Springfield reports no strike action among Adams Express drivers as Christmas delivery surges. Boston and Hartford records show no walkout, while union plans in New England hint at potential action but crews remain at posts amid heavy package volume. Local managers deny strike impact and cite large available labor pool toFill gaps.
Special to the Farmer Stratford December 22 discussion of annexation before Bridgeport board spurred wider local debate. Most residents expect Stratford voters to resist annexation if polled, viewing backing as primarily Bridgeport real estate interests. Residents praise the Bridgeport Board of Trade while questioning the movers motives.
The Master Barbers Association of Connecticut met in New Haven and voted to abolish the commission of barbers examiners. They urged transferring its powers to local Boards of Health amid alleged abuses by the current commission. Officers elected include President A. G. Viebranz, Vice President M. W. O'Brien, Secretary Edward Spring, and Treasurer William French. Executive Committee members Viebranz, F. W. Neumann, M. Hoershhler, and M. W. O'Brien.
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