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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
6
The British cruiser Natal carrying Ambassador Reid's body will begin the return voyage in a few days. Dense fog slowed harbor entry, health officers waived quarantine checks, and the ship anchored opposite Ninety-sixth Street before the body was moved to St James the Divine Cathedral for funeral rites.
Locomobile announces a new electric motor starter designed to start the six cylinder engine with high efficiency. The system mounts the starter on a bronze engine base for alignment, uses chrome nickel steel gears, and features a front floorboard accessible switch. Prices rise by $100 on all 1913 models.
A detailed look at planning two simultaneous shows at Grand Central Palace and Madison Square Garden. From July onward, decorators, artists, and laborers organize murals and structures to display 500 plus exhibitors. Space allocation, strict signage rules, and last minute car deliveries test organizers nightly opening week.
The ceremony at Sacred Heart church on Labor Day September 2, led by Rev Father Judge, united Bridget Agnes Ready and Robert E Kane. The bride works as a bookkeeper for John F Murphy the Plumber and the groom is a plumber with Thomas Killian.
A Beverly Massachusetts mother describes a six week old baby with a dry scaly rash on legs and neck. She reports using Cuticura Soap and Ointment providing relief and better sleep. The ad-like line promotes Cuticura products for skin and scalp care.
Miss Marilla Staples of Jump Hill spends a few days as guest of Elvert Nicholson. Sanford of Weston visits sister Genry Wakeman in Aspetuck. LeRoy Turney to winter with parents in Center and repair autos. William Lockwood ill at home. G H Schulte of Southport misses dancing class due to weather. Mrs. Samuel Wisner returns home from Stratfield after visiting daughter Mrs. Harry Edwards.
STEPNEY Henry Penny purchased a Max well runabout from George Platt of Bri Miss Carolyn Osborne visited Mrs. Harriet Peck of Bridgeport. Marshall Beach accompanied by his daughter attended the inaugural ball in Hartford. Milwaukee landlord R J Washouver will rent only to families with children under 10. The prettiest face and hands are scarred by a wart removable with Cyrus Wart Remover sold at Cyrus Pharmacy. Stove Polish advert notes 10 cent large can.
Washington January 10. Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee seeks tariff hearings focused solely on tariff schedules with no political discussion. He argues witnesses should address the schedules, not broader issues. Representative Hill protested being cut off from questioning on earthenware and glassware voting.
Albany reports state senator Robert F. Wagner introduced a bill prohibiting child employment in New York canneries. The measure aims to stop minors in cannery sheds and tenement factory work after recent investigations into child labor conditions. A London note mentions a conviction of two men for stealing gold by alchemy.
Berlin plans a tax on beer brewed outside the city limits and a new law to tax Berlin brewed beer, affecting large breweries near the city and suburbs. New York reports mention party officials coordinating with Park Commissioner Stover on enforcement actions and public response to the proposed levy.
A Jersey Shore reader testifies to Dr Kilns Swamp Root relief for bladder trouble back pain and sleepless nights. The letter claims serious convulsions and extended illness were cured after using the remedy and invites others to write for a sample with a stamped return.
A fragmented letter to Dr Kilmer and Company Binghamton New York promotes a sample belt and a booklet of information about kidneys and the bladder. It mentions Bridgeport Daily Farmer and hints at drugstore sales. The ad urges writing for the booklet and sample.
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