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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
7
Bridgeport reader letters critique anti typhoid inoculation for National Guard members. Lt Edward W. Putney defends vaccination, cites medical statistics, and argues that healthy living and sanitation outweigh vaccine doubts. The exchange questions wartime inoculation history and official reports.
Advise buying Uneeda Biscuit as superior soda crackers. Despite five cent cost they are nourishing, crisp, and good, surpassing economy options. National Biscuit Company markets the product as the premier choice for freshness and nourishment.
Major Thomas Bhoudren questions the medical view on anti typhoid inoculation. He argues antibodies distinguish live dead bacteria and challenge doctors for promoting vaccines only for the healthy, urging focus on healing the sick and returning to common sense medical care.
Empire theatre offers Pathe Weekly and a two reel Labin drama The Weaker Mind showing Tuesday and Friday. The film tells of engineers Bob Glore drinking and a friend who helps him recover through temperance and love, a moral tale.
Polls Theater hosts Kenneth Casey, the famed Vitagraph child star, in person today with the film The White Slave and a six act bill. Fans from coast to coast finally see him live, alongside the regular photo plays and vaudeville acts. Next week Bridgeport's The Three Whatens headline a new act with Help Wanted and a clever accordion performance by Lightning Weston Gray and Peters, Goodall and Irwin and Tea Ross.
Eleanor Verden and Marguerite Bloodgood of the Belasco Company join the Poll Players for the concert at Belasco Theatre during the run. Stage Director Dean of Belasco Players will attend with Director Sochia to view the first stock production of The Concert by a compact company.
The 1913 Fourth of July in Bridgeport passed with milder displays and fewer injuries. Fireworks sales remained strong, but safety improved as many people rested at home or traveled on holidays. A 17 year old boy, Carl Reh, was burned when a piece of punk ignited a box of powder. Ballgames drew 3,500 as Bridgeport beat Waterbury at Newfield Park. The fire department had a quiet day with six alarms. Police arrested several for improper gun use and firecrackers before the Fourth. A hot, breezeless day cooled after sunset with a brisk breeze and a generally festive mood.
Edward A. McGuinness, longtime Bridgeport fireman and Chicago veteran, visited Chief Mooney after a year away. The encounter recalled his service with No. 6 Hose, with peers David Jack and others, and noted his injury and current pensioner status.
Louis R. Van Horsan of Mount Vernon and his family are spending the summer at the Chamberlain cottage at Walnut Beach. Clifford Crudgington of Bridgeport has been among recent visitors at Hillyer Beach.
Dr. George Kerschensteiner, a renowned German educator, compares the two systems in a new Bureau of Education report. He notes stronger centralized control in Germany vs local American control, praising American citizen involvement and electing school boards, while lamenting gaps in state compulsion and broader German thoroughness. He also contrasts high school democratic spirit with German gymnasium rigor, calling Germany well organized but America more vibrant publicly.
A report by Dr. KK Babcock in the yearbook of the Commissioner of Education argues that the United States has excessive state supported colleges with duplicated programs and wasteful competition for funds. It notes possible merges could benefit institutions and communities, while acknowledging regional needs for mining and technical education and questioning duplication in early-year courses.
A fragment notes that consolidation on the part of State institutions has occurred, signaling a shift toward centralized authority and reorganized governance, with emphasis on reduced fragmentation and streamlined control across departments.
An Maryland and District of Columbia group aims to create a real forest reserve between Washington and Baltimore. The forty miles of road between the capitals has suffered agricultural neglect though it remains a favored auto route for Presidents Taft and Wilson. Promoters claim the government could profit from acquiring the land for preservation.
STRATFORD Mr and Mrs E Smith of Astoria 941 who were married on Sunday at the home of the mother of the bride Mrs C Colonel No 4 W 184th street are passing the honeymoon at the home of Mrs Andrew Krausmann North Parade They will remain for several weeks Mrs Joseph Hahn of Brooklyn passed the Fourth at the home of her daughter Mrs Andrew Krausmann of North Parade
In city court Judge Wilder tried 12 cases for violating the Independence Day ordinance banning firearms. Officers confiscated about a half bushel of revolvers and three Civil War muskets. Several defendants were fined or sentenced: Willis McMahon probation for theft until August 20, Joseph Muhra two days in jail for assault, Abraham Friedman 10 fine and costs, Chariss Mason 60 days, later six more for reopening old case, Dominik Frazo breach of peace fine, Douls Baratin concealed weapons fine, Frank Falano not guilty, Andrew Hocoz three dollars for riding without lights, Joseph Tedesco for automobile violations, and three violators of the act fined five dollars and costs. Prisoner collapsed later and was hospitalized.
Belasco's star power returns as The Concert opens at the Plaza Theatre next week with the Poli players. The production features Signor Arany, his American wife, and a web of romantic entanglements including Mrs Dallas and her husband. Cast includes McAllator, American wife actress, and marquee stars Starr and Stella.
The Managingator dispatches Jie to stand by for our malstress, signaling a planned check in with a higher authority and pending action. No further details on timing or purpose are provided in the fragment.
The Oxford Club focuses on restoring and upgrading the local cottage at MsTiSt Cesc ue Bele amid financial constraints. Members present discuss planned improvements and the impact on their community activities and leisure spaces.
Residents and visitors enjoyed a busy weekend at the Ranch as crowds gathered for bathing hours. The event drew families and locals, with continued activity aimed at attracting more patrons.
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