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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
2
A vintage notice promotes renting a Safe Deposit Box in a secure vault touted as fire and burglar proof. The pitch emphasizes protection for valuables at a reasonable charge.
Local agency promotes Europe trips with packages to save time and money. Advertises ticket sales to Europe for broader experiences and value.
Seventy five Bridgeport lodge members, the largest Connecticut delegation, travel on the special Connecticut Elks train to the grand lodge reunion in Rochester. Governor Sulzer and Rochester’s mayor greet them. many join by auto. Henry H. Jennings of Hartford is a candidate for national office. The group plans a Thousand Islands steamer trip before returning Sunday.
A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an explanation for marital strain caused by "organic derangements" in women. It claims the remedy cures many women’s ills and restores domestic harmony, positioning the product as a trusted solution.
Elias Hoye Jr. Post Women’s Relief Corps will hold its regular meeting in 6 A. R. hall Thursday afternoon at 2 30. This will be the last summer gathering until the afternoon of August 28.
Washington July 7 Active work by the flying boat squad of the Navy has been resumed and this week will be busy for the navy aviators. The flights decided on were discontinued for a time following the death of W D Billings who recently fell from a flying boat in Chesapeake Bay.
Greenwich Connecticut July 7 police arrested two men in Dr J E Bowmans sanitarium area after a haul of jewels valued at $50 000 stolen from Harry Haas in Long Branch New Jersey was recovered. A maid Marie Kruger was later arrested and confessed aiding the theft. The Long Branch police pursue a third man, a painter, in the case.
A major feature of the field day tied to the state parade of the Frater nal Order of Eagles on July 22 includes a competitive drill by top degree teams. The state board approves a $50 prize, with the local aerie adding $50, creating $100 for top drill teams, plus prizes for parade appearance. Silver prizes valued around $500 will be showcased at Fairchild's show window, including cups and other items, along with silk flag and banner from D. M. Read Co.
A BRIDAI shop advertises a varied stock of silverware, cut glass, clocks, and cutlery at all prices. It promises a satisfactory selection with items such as tea sets, salad forks, carving sets, trays, bread trays, vases, fern dishes, knives, sandwich plates, and water sets.
Wilkes-Barre businessman John Jay McDevitt, famed for his brief stint as a Millionaire for a Day, announces his mayoral candidacy on a wide open town platform. He vows to lift the lid, wake the city, and win despite opposition from supporters of the cleanup plan.
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