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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
12
Reported agitation over heroin use and supply in the city, noting a rising crisis of addiction among patients and the public. Doctors, coroner J. Phelan, and police describe widespread heroin access, with dozens of addicts seeking relief and violence linked to procuring drugs. The piece highlights hospital and hospital unit strain, limited temporary supply, and urgent calls for action.
A patient narrative from 1912 describes eczema causing severe itching, rashes, and burning on the face and body. After trying several products including Couruke Soap and a remedy labeled Caticora Olnememt, the reader reports complete skin healing and renewed confidence.
A reference to a patient facing a serious issue prompts discussion of the physician's approach and possible solutions. The text examines how doctors should respond to delicate cases and the balance between intervention and patient autonomy.
Westport Gun club accepts a Christmas day challenge from Fairfield Gun and side club for a mutcd shoot. Local boy scouts anticipate victory as Mic Katie Taylor returns from Bridgeport. Improvements proceed at the Sect's store on State Street with interior redecorating and window expansion. Westport Country club plans a New Year Eve dance while Miss Anna Menor resigns as stenographer for Attorney Harry R. Sherwood. John Dunnigan funeral held. survivors noted. Recent hotel arrivals include R. H. Sawyar and Edward King. Continuous club activities feature whist prize results, switch installations, and hotel renovations. Several residents face hospital treatment or travel for health. Special Christmas services were held citywide.
Ballistic engineer William M. Thomas of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company returns from England where he secures assimilation of a new loading department for the companys shot shell output. The plant will be located about 18 miles from London and operate under the head of the selling force. The move aims to meet English demand for shot shells and increase the output of the citys plant that is described as the largest in the world.
Charles A Owen, ordered to support his 12 year old son, was arrested Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff H B Elwood at the Oliver G Jennings place. He was released on bonds of 200 dollars to appear before Bacon Wakemsau next Thursday. Local society notes record Christmas conert at Congregational church, school events, and residents traveling or visiting relatives.
The Sport Hill school primary and grammar departments held an afternoon program featuring recitations and songs by students such as Th. Lazarus, Mize, Goldminen, Kent, and Waldron. A dialogue and plays were performed by the pupils.
The page lists multiple local happenings including Christmas tree services at St John’s Sandy Hook and Trinity church, a Toys for Rife Mission appeal, and a Grange Christmas exchange. Also noted are lodge elections at Hiram Lodge No. 18 F P and A M, library meeting details, and community notices about New York and Newark travel, school and church activities, and a whist event at St Rose’s parish with prize distributions.
Jerome Orcutt, second vice president of the Union Metallic Cartridge company, marks forty six years of continuous service tomorrow. He joined the firm when Schiller Hartley and Graham Co. came here forty six years ago after consolidating several factories under the name of The Union Metallic Cartridge company.
Thirty extra carriers nine additional clerks and two extra delivery wagons began duty at the post office to handle the heavy Christmas mail. They will stay through Christmas. Superintendent J. J. Breckbill said the Christmas mail, though unusually heavy, is being handled with expedition by the extra force. Clerks and carriers worked yesterday to prepare Sunday mail for delivery. At Adams Express the holiday business was at its height with tons of outgoing matter and a large intake for delivery. Sixty men 22 wagons and two automobiles aided in the work.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick, non opiate remedy for croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. The ad notes rapid relief and soothing effects and lists Brill at Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street as a point of sale.
Santue H Harris Lodge 10 O W will hold a smoker next Monday evening with a large entertainment. The last business meeting of the year will be held tonight.
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