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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
9
A November forecast claimed a bold plan to sway the Harbor Committee and force a city line abandonment. In fact Republicans opposed the plan and Democrats split, producing a 12 to 0 tie that required the Mayor to break the stalemate. The outcome aligned more with political maneuver than the predicted decisive victory.
A county political note warns that renomination efforts will hinge on support for Sheriff Hawley, viewed as an experienced candidate backed by a skilled base. The piece hints strong party backing and possible caution due to adverse sentiment from a prior senatorial contest. It ends with an unrelated health ad about Dean's Regulets for bowel regularity.
Mrs Perry recounts Puritan attire and Van Dyke fashion notes from the 17th century. She traces hoops, sleeves, lace, beaver hats, and the social meaning of dress, cites Massachusetts 1634 edict against lace and slashed garments, and notes American adoption of court styles and evolving sleeves.
In Stratford Mrs Minzer the 310 pound housekeeper for Mr Curtis of Sutton avenue was again jailed after a noisy episode on the leg sidewalk. An overdose of Jamaica ginger kept her from leaving town as planned. The court heard her claim she would drink when she chose. Residents joked about water wagons and Prohibitionists as others faced minor fines for sign-tacking.
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