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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement extols white blood cells as the body’s defenders against disease and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as both preventive and curative. It claims the remedy strengthens blood quality to resist typhoid, scarlet fever, diphtheria, smallpox, tuberculosis, and other illnesses, urging immediate use and noting 100 doses for one dollar.
Edward T. Devine urges creation of a Federal Children's Bureau to study infant mortality birth rates and child welfare. He criticizes limited Census data and proposes a bureau guiding health education and social policy, coordinating with Labor and Health agencies to protect vulnerable youths and improve national welfare.
Busy people who fear time loss recommend Cyrus Plaster for backache. Many users report relief from this plaster based on personal experience and word of mouth, with friends also noting its benefits.
Dexter Mass January 30 Edward Swanton who struck the roll call that summoned U S troops for Lincoln's assassination today was buried here He served in the 20th infantry until 1863 then joined the veteran relief corps as a drummer boy He beat the alarm for aid when Lincoln fell and was among the drummers who acted as escort at the funeral
The crew of the wrecked liner Republic sailed today on the Baltic for Liverpool from New York. A farewell dinner at the Sailors' Home marked their departure after being taken care of since arriving penniless and clothingless. They originally shipped the Republic from Liverpool and will return there to seek work.
Building permits issued last week total 54125 and cover multiple projects. Adolph Sherman plans seven two family houses on Carroll avenue while Mrs T B Bronson and I B Hindle seek a one family frame dwelling on Myrtle avenue. Other permits include a three family frame dwelling for Julius Polls on Cleveland avenue and a one story cement block theatre building for J F Noble estate on Stratford avenue. Additional projects involve a one family frame dwelling on Alpine street for Mrs Cora M Cornwall a garage for Abram Heaton at East Main street and a frame addition to a dwelling on Arctic street. Johnson Bros file a two family frame dwelling on Fox street and G D Cesare a one family cement dwelling on Herbert street. Swedish Congregational Church Corporation requests a one family frame dwelling for a parsonage on Laurel avenue. Mrs J Angevine seeks a one family cement block dwelling at Golden Hill and Broad streets. Lake Torpedo Boat Co approves a two story brick office building plus two story frame office on Seaview avenue. B N Judean plans alterations to brick street to convert the want ads.
Clan Campbell honors the birthday of poet Robert Burns at Eagles Hall before a large audience marking the 23rd annual event. The program featured pipe music, dances by the Keppie Sisters, songs by A Dorothy Munz and Mrs A C Mertens, and a humorous turn by Eddie Madigan. Auld Lang Syne closed the evening as couples danced.
In a brief item the Cabstoria team is noted for acquiring three new assets in a transaction linked to local sports and community groups. The report highlights the purchase and mentions involved parties and the expected impact on the season.
Special from United Press reports Prince Moine Kalvatz the Persian prince is in Washington with concealed identity, staying at the Persian Consul with Allie Kuli Khan. He is descended from Fatehli Shah and Mohammed Ali Merhe, here to study American ideas. Atlanta Lyceum Theatre burns in dawn fire, gale complicates rescue.
Pure willow charcoal absorbs odors and gases and is claimed to brighten breath and aid digestion. The ad touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as preventing foul breath, aiding bowel action, stopping gas, and improving blood and nerves, with 25 cents per box and mail order from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Dillon and Co offer the best winter millinery fur scarfs muffs sets long cloth coats cloth tailored suits skirts shirt waists silk raincoats and knitted sweaters in a money saving clearance sale.
American Vice-Consul Stuart K. Lupton describes surviving the disaster in Sicily with four dollars to his name. He recounts aftershocks, looting by hungry locals, and his duty to protect the consulate, even as tremors, fear, and fragile conditions persisted. He notes the ongoing danger and his reluctance for relocation.
Demand for the new mechanical courses at the Y M C A Institute leads to two extra 20 week classes for 40 lessons each. Since last fall 100 students have enrolled in the course modeled after General Electric’s program. Day classes ran 44 apprentices from 16 factories seeking shop math, drawing, and calculations under John Brodhead. Other evening groups meet under his direction, with two new classes next week limited to fifteen each for boys and men. Special machinist course in laying out work offered if enough enroll. Weekly talks begin with From Iron Ore to High Grade Steel, free to attendees and aimed at students, by industry experts.
Bridgeport lodge BPOE ballots 18 candidates for membership with initiation Friday night next week. Arcanum lodge IOOF adopts new by laws and Amehes served after meeting. Four local IOOF lodges plan new quarters. Lessing IOOF degree three candidates with social session. Employer Mutual Benefit Association of Challenge Cutlery elected officers George Hattersley president William Rundle secretary William Arnold treasurer Clemens Kiiefkorn auditing committee Keenan Braithwaite Kaimer. Henry Wood retires after three years as president with thanks. Clemens Kiern reappointed treasurer. annual meeting set for January and semi annual for July.
The official installation of Rev Her man G. Wiemer as permanent pastor of the German Reformed church takes place tomorrow evening in this city. Prominent clergymen from New York Classis will attend, including Rev William T. Barney of Milltown New Jersey Rev George A Godduhn of Ottilie Orphan Asylum Brooklyn and Rev Paul H Land harbor missionary Ellis Island. Rev Henry Davenport pastor of People's Presbyterian church and friend of the late Rev Casper Brunner founder of the church will participate. A special musical program is set. Rev Godduhn will preach at 10 30 tomorrow morning.
William and Pauline Bernhard of 719 Iranistan avenue were surprised at a Sunday evening reception honoring their silver wedding anniversary at the German Reformed church. Rev. H. G. Wiemer led the ceremony, bell tolled, and a silver tea set was gifted. Prof. Ferdinand Fotch and pupils Lillian Levering and Lydia Meyers provided music. the Bernhards, married since 1884, have three children and he serves as Sunday school superintendent.
Dr. Fessenden F. Day told the West End Congregational church Young Men's Club that sunlight and fresh air are key preventives against tuberculosis. He cited the disease’s transmission via sputum, noted Koch’s discovery of the germ, and warned that while avoidable, the illness remains communicable. The talk urged prevention, cure, and cautioned against remedies from bottles.
Cotton mill owners, officials and Assembly reps pressed opposition as North Carolina lawmakers prepared to discuss a child labor bill setting fourteen as the minimum day work age, prohibiting night work for women and under sixteen, with officials accusing union leaders of inciting the measure.
Smith Murray Co offers a full line of Geo C Whitney Valentines from 1c to 89c with hand painted celluloid designs in boxes. Displays colorful Hearts Cards and more in the Art Department along the right aisle rear with Priscilla Fancy Work Magazine 10c and bargains in men’s furnishings.
Roseburg Ore January 86 Enock Arden never knew real marital tangles until today when Professor George Sawyer former Oakland school principal testified to a Grand Jury He had married twice and believed he was a widower The second wife has been a mental and physical wreck since the discovery of the error Sawyer formerly lived in Matamoras Pa where he was county school superintendent A fire destroyed his home there and he thought his wife was burned His wanderings brought him to Oakland and later to Roseburg The case centers on a transfer request to the Matamoras lodge and a letter to Mrs Sawyer that revealed the truth The second wife questions his story but friends accept it
The Arnold Coal Co has purchased a riverfront strip north of Stratford avenue bridge with 250 feet frontage from Frank T. Stapies. They plan bulkheading filling land to build two coal pockets and a yard with a 260 foot wharf, likely an entrance from Stratford via Riparian street, and may acquire nearby land. papers to finalize in days. Great clearance sale at 5 H. Dillon & Co., 1105 Main Street.
Principal Henry D Simo Bridgeport High School presented a pleasing piano program before the Bible class supper on Thursday night. The 13 year old displayed notable skill with pieces by Chopin Schumann and others, including Impromptu and Carnival. A birthday celebration for Mr Joseph Wilkinson followed with guests at his Avenue home and a late elaborate dinner. Rev Father Piper of Niagara University is set to speak at 10:30 mass at St Patrick's church.
The Southern New Era Telephone Co. receives a contract to install interior telephone service in every Atlantic Hotel room. Goodyear Rubber Co. is to lay a rubber tile floor. The New Times announces prizes for best compositions on Abraham Lincoln by public school pupils with Tiffany medals for top writers and an engraved merit case for the second place.
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