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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
7
Advertises a blood purification treatment for eczema scrofula psoriasis ulcers pimples claiming to cleanse the blood and cure skin diseases. Promises a booklet from 1320 Arch St Philadelphia and lists sale by Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy Bridgeport Conn and other druggists.
Stratford July 3 rapid entries for Independence Day regatta of Pootatuck Yacht Club to be held at the club house on the Housatonic river. A large attendance expected with aquatic and social events including duck races motor boat races and a decorated boat parade. Prizes donated by local firms and Meigs Co Bridgeport Motor Co and others.
A miniature grocery note lists summer treats and preserved items. Cervelab wurst salami Swiss cheese pickled eels lambs tongues pig feet smoked herring bloaters salmon canned peaches plums pears pineapple from Franco American Heinz Campbell soups ripe olives plain and stuffed Queen Spanish olives bottled pickles for picnics. Daily deliveries from 87 Main St Tel 1389.
An old newspaper ad touts Cyrus Wart Remover offered at The Cyrus Pharmacy 263 Fairfield avenue and 86 Cannon St. It claims to remove warts in days without pain and also advertises a product for cleaning stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt for hands or clothing by Wm. & Winn at 24 Stratford Ave.
St Josephs Parochial School demonstrates that a modern language aside from English can be taught to grade school pupils. German is the active language in religious exercises while English dominates classroom work. Students progress enough to pass first year German at Bridgeport High School and benefit from Notre Dame Sisters teaching the eight grade school. Father Dahme founded the school in 1901 on Madison Avenue, now with 200 pupils and high school admission without examination after two years of top monthly tests.
The Y M C A boys, camping at Mount Tom Pond in Litchfield County near Bantam Lake, started their fourteen day camp with a fourteen mile day and a longer hike. Six scouts Tuttle Bernhard Hawkins Moses Pearson and Weldon led the initial trek, arriving ahead of those who rode the train. The group, under New Haven and Bridgeport supervision, plans a Sound cruise on a yacht once tied up near Oyster Bay and other points if weather allows.
Harvard last evening won the eight oared varsity race from Yale on the Thames by six boat lengths in 21m 50s to Yale 23m 19s. Crowds of about 40,000 lined the river and the banks despite the strong tide and cross wind. Harvard’s stroke surged late to pull ahead, while Yale fought with bulldog tenacity but could not match the Crimson’s late drive.
The Harvard crew is praised for dominance in a race noting six pounds per rower advantage over Yale and crediting Coach Wray as among the best. The marriage of Samuel J. Drew and Agnes H. Scully is celebrated in June at St. Gabriel's Church New York with a wedding breakfast and plans to reside in East Bridgeport. Assistant Postmaster Elbert Adams resigns with Captain Charles L. Wing expected to succeed him.
The Hartford bill to appoint trolley conductors and motormen as special policemen was rejected yesterday. Proponents argued arrests could curb nuisance and disorder on cars, while critics warned of police powers and potential overreach. The measure aimed to deter troublemakers by giving car staff authority to enforce laws.
Debate over a trolley bill raised concerns that granting police powers to motormen and conductors could lead to overreach and arrests of innocent riders merely enjoying themselves. Opponents warned expanded authority might create more trouble than the current setup.
Special from United Press Port Jervis July 2 An Erie freight train derailed at Guymard causing five cars to plunge down a 13 foot embankment. Engineer Duray and Brakeman Smith were badly scalded and expected to die. Fireman Burrows was killed. DIED WATERBURY In Stamford June 24.
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