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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
15
A fragmented, antiquated prose piece recounts a French astronomer and his fading artistry in salads, then pivots to historical reflections on Caesar, Belgians, and Cossack tactics. It also notes a London theatre incident where blowers labored five hours, ending with a hefty loss and bound watchmen.
The survey notes a crowded, underused city with ample yard space but poor organized play. It finds most children lack physical training in schools, with limited gym facilities and few social centers. Movies dominate entertainment, costing residents over 65 thousand dollars weekly, while theaters offer scant straight drama.
A survey notes that youth recreation was flourishing and more plans emerged locally. Ministers targeted vice, the Y M C A was reorganized, and the school board created a physical training department. The published findings offer constructive recommendations, model school-yard layouts, and call for a city recreation committee to ensure broad access and proper expression of life.
Washington reports a year of progress in controlling major pests including gypsy moths cotton boll weevils alfalfa weevils and brown tail moths. The entomologist notes widespread use of posters mail campaigns and parasite introductions plus new insecticides and practical sprays to protect crops forests and stored goods.
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover to eliminate a wart in days with no pain, sold at The Gyrus Pharmacy. It also promotes Leaneasy Best Hand polish that instantly removes stove polish, rust, grease, ink, paint and dirt, manufactured by Wm R Winn of 34 Stratford Avenue.
The Home Health Club argues illness is largely shaped by surroundings and habits. It promotes relocation to fertile lands, cites stories of two men who improved health by climate and lifestyle changes, and invites readers to send inquiries to 5039 Grove Ave Chicago. A reader asks about neuralgia cures and ginger corn sweating therapy.
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