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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

6

Poverty and Consumption Warns of Tuberculosis Dangers

Eastor discusses Robert Hunter's Poverty noting the Great White Plague as tuberculosis. He cites infection spread via sputum, the role of sun and air, and the need for sanitary housing, nutrition, and isolation, with references to Dr. Hermann Biggs and Professor Koch. The piece ends with unrelated ad snippets about Dean's Ointment and Frisbie pie.

Robert Hunter United States Hermann Biggs Board of Health New York City Koch Europe

Cyrus Plaster Relief for Backache Markets Trust

Busy people who hate losing time rely on Cyrus Plaster for backache relief. Many users report success after other remedies fail, with word of mouth spreading its reputation. Cyrus Pharmacy operates at Fairfield Ave and Courtland St offering this plaster.

Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Ave Courtland St

Lodge groups plan rally and lodge installations

Ida Lodge and Sterling lodge prepare a rally in Lessing hall next Wednesday to boost citywide lodge membership with a social dance and talks by visiting members. District Deputy Grand Master Peter Waltner installed Steuben Lodge officers and Adelphian Lodge members were installed by Joseph Rowland with one new application. Harmony Rebekah and Park City lodges also held installations and social sessions, with multiple officers installed by district deputies and staff. Barrows, under observation after a精神al incident, was moved to Lakeview Home for longer care after fleeing his home.

N. E. O. P. Ida Lodge Sterling Lodge Lessing Hall Harmony Rebekah Lodge I. O Josie Kuhl Roth K. OF P Arthur Audley P. T. Barnum Lodge Park City Lodge

Warning to Autoists Sets City Driving Rules in Hartford

Hartford supreme court warns autoists on city streets after affirming damages for Annie Irwin in a 1906 bicycle collision with an automobile. Judge Hall notes cars’ weight and speed demand strict caution, with liability for high speed in busy crosswalks and near street cars. Also includes foreclosure suit of A. W. Burritt Co. vs Negry with no errors, and a Constipations remedy ad at the end.

Hartford Supreme Court Annie Irwin Franklin Court of Common Pleas Fairfield County Miss Irwin Norwalk Hall A. W. Burritt Company Antonio Negry Superior Court

Senators resent President’s message sparks Senate debate

Special from United Press Washington January 7 1931 President Roosevelt said the Senate lacks authority to direct or demand reasons from executive heads. Indignation grows over tone rather than point with constitutional opinions split. Some Senators claim cabinet officers are Congress creatures and can be directed. Disagreement edges toward need for action on the Tennessee Coal & Coke Company steel trust case and further steps.

United Press Washington Roosevelt Senate Department Teller Colorado Congress Steel Trust Tennesse Coal & Coke Company

Saloon Fight Leaves Man Cut at Hallett Street

Michael Nargi reported an assault at Louigi Lusi's saloon 47 Hallett Street after a dispute over drinking in a card game. He says a metallic object struck him, leaving a deep head wound and scratched face from Mrs. Lusi. Both were arrested. cases adjourned to Saturday with bonds set at 25 dollars.

Michael Nargi Second Precinct Louigi Lusi Hallett Street Nargi Lusi

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Blood Corpuscles

A historic advertisement extols the mission of white blood cells or corpuscles as “Little Soldiers” that combat disease germs. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens these cells with a blend of over 20 remedial agents, produced by a proprietary process. No substitute is as good.

Hood

Bargain Fur Prices Displayed Across Varied Muffs

A cluttered OCR list shows numerous fur products with prices in dollars including Black Coney and Brown Opossum Muffs, Fox Muffs and Scarfs, Black Lynxette and Mink items. The dealer touts “great bargains” across many styles and species.

High School Dancing Class at Quilty's Friday

E H Dillon Co presents a vaudeville show this week with acts including the magnificent comic face. Bridgeport High School invites all members to Quilty's Friday at 3 30 for a 12 lesson dancing course. Mr Quilty has run classes for pupils with satisfaction. Call tomorrow afternoon at the academy to arrange.

Quilty Bridgeport High School Academy

The Man of the Hour at Theatres in Bridgeport

Bridgeport theatres present The Man of the Hour for four performances with cast from New York and Chicago, promising political graft satire and a love thread amid strong audience interest. Also on bill The Montana Limited with dramatic railroad-robbery scenes, wholesome humor, and western action. The Montafia Limited opens the week with daily matinees, followed by Verdi’s Il Trovatore by the Boston Opera Singers, and Thorns and Orange Blossoms a women’s drama with lush staging and a strong emotional core.

Broadhurst New York Chicago E.ton Philadelphia Brady Grismer Bridgeport Montana Limited Klimt & Gazzolo Amusement Co Montafia Limited Boston Opera Singers Ernani Verdi Leonora Azucena Maurice Rowland & Clifford Co

The Reformer at Poli's Next Week Starring Miss Fio Irwin

Poli's presents The Reformer a leading comedy with Miss Fio Irwin sister of May Irwin in a five artist company with special stage settings. despite legal disputes over ownership Irwin is praised for superb humor and wit. additional acts include the Elmoire Sisters Frosini Edgar Allen Co Jones & Mayo and a motion picture program. final week of Viennese operetta The Love Waltz signals strong patron interest.

Poli Fio Irwin May Irwin Miss Irwin May Flo Irwin Elmnore Sisters Frosini Leipsic Conservatory Electrograph

Useful Information in Elementary Mathematics Lecture Notice

On Saturday afternoon January, at 2 30 o clock in Fraternity Hall Lincoln Building 62 Cannon Street MI Frank B Rives ME will give a free lecture on elementary mathematics and mechanical drawing for journeymen apprentices in factory work. The talk covers fractions decimals gearing speeds costs projection and drawing room practices. The hour and a half talk aims to show practical benefits and invites public attendance with standing room hoped.

Fraternity Hall Lincoln Building Cannon Street Frank B Rives New York New England Pennsylvania Rives Brown & Sharpe Pratt & Whitney Fairbanks Scale Co Bullard Machine Tool Co American Graphophone Co Lirfotype Co Triumph Voting Machine Co Union Metallic Cartridge Co Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co Stanley Instrument Co Union Typewriter Co

Emma Goldman fund aids ex Private Buwald in San Francisco

Emma Goldman raises a $1,000 fund to aid ex Private William Buwald dishonorably discharged after serving months of a three year sentence for attending her meeting and shaking hands while in uniform. A new electric siren for the city ambulance improves arrival time.

United Press San Francisco Emma Goldman Queen of the William Buwald Emma Miss Goldman Buwald

Semi Annual Clearance by Smith Murray Co Offers Women's Suits and Coats

Smith Murray Co runs a semi annual clearance on women's suits and coats featuring all wool diagonal Cheviot falsa mixtures and broadcloth options. Prices range from 8.95 to 15.00 with coats up to 52 inches long, guaranteed satin lining, and new gored panel fronts. Also includes waists kimonos and robes at reduced prices with numerous sizes and styles.

Professor S. S. Sanford Recovering Health at Aiken

Professor S. S. Sanford is slowly improving in health at Aiken South Carolina staying with his daughter Mrs. George St John Sheffield formerly Kitty Sanford. A New Year cable from his friend Paderewski near Geneva Switzerland reached him in New Haven and was repeated on New Year’s Day. Joseph Hoffman and wife recently visited Aiken and then left for Mexico. Hoffman has long been a close friend of Sanford whose pleasure at the visit is noted.

SS. Sanford Aiken S. C George St. John Sheffield Kitty Sanford New Haven Professor Sanford Paderewski Geneva Switzerland Joseph Hoffman Mexico Sanford Hoffman

Great Mass Meeting At Madison Square

A mass meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York for Italian earthquake relief is planned as a major philanthropic event. President McGowan of the Board of Aldermen will preside, Vice President Fairbanks will speak, and Ambassador Des Planches of Italy will address the gathering. Box prices rise to 250 dollars with notable patrons including August Belmont Paul Morton Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Gould. Subscriptions total 300000 with a goal of 500000 before the fund closes.

United Press New York Madison Square Garden McGowan Coard of Aldermen Fairbanks Ambassador Des Planches Italy August Belmont Paul Morton Andrew Carnegie T. H. Harriman M. ©. Gould Clarence Macyaye

City Engineer McKenna Transfers Five Block Maps

City Engineer McKenna has handed five block maps to the assessors as East Bridgeport property maps progress toward a full block map system. Judge Nobbs began his fifth term in the Probate Court after taking the oath from Clerk William V. Devitt, who then swore in Assistant Clerk John Simnith for a third term. Ana Keith remains as court stenographer for two more years.

McKenna Bridgeport Nobbs William V. Devitt Devitt John Simnith Ana Keith

Washouts halt rail service across New Brunswick

Tremendous storm damages Canadian Pacific and other lines in New Brunswick cutting air and rail links to St John. Rain undermined tracks and weakened bridges. only two trains reached Boston routes today, with hours needed to repair tottering structures. Towns across the province report heavy damage and no deaths are reported.

United St. John's N. B Canadian Pacific Fay Boston Provinas

Pleasant social at the Dickinson home on Park Avenue

A social gathering surprised Gene Dickinson at 379 Park Avenue last evening. Old club pals arrived and joined in cards games and music ending with a hearty repast. Guests included John Cronan Captain Cox P. O. G and P. L. Tobin. Classified want ads follow.

Gene” Dickinson Park Avenue John*Cronan Captain Cox P. L.tobin

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