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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

12

Amusements in Pallentoa Feature Prime Talent and Comedy

Primrose marks a debut in white with a striking art piece and a morally clear concept framed by Hon. F. P. Bent during a Peninsular tour. James Kennedy and company perform For the Love of a lively blend of comedy and romance, Williams and partners deliver snappy, well costumed routines. The opening act impresses with elegant illusion and stylish stagecraft.

Primrose Pallentoa F. P. Bent New York Peninsular Mexico James' Kennedy Williams Uno

Plam Theater Week Late Program Delights Local Audiences

Manager Callan presents a varied lineup at the Plam for the latter half of the week. Crowds crowd the scene for bicycle stunts, musical numbers, and a Chaplin stunt. DeWolf Hopper stars in Casey at the Bat filmization to finish a busy bill.

Callan Sore Cesar Nes Crane Sewtton Araiet Corcle Lloyd Lorettes Charley Chaplin See-N Lewis DeWolf Hopper Casey Crow Mame Hopper

The Birth of a Nation at Lyric Theatre Draws Crowds

Bridgeport patrons flock to the Lyric for The Birth of a Nation drawing vast audiences from opening and sparking widespread comment. The production, praised for its elaborate detail, is set to run with seats selling as Isham delays the Sunday evening show.

Lyric Theatre Bridgeport Lyric Theater Isham Thas

Bushels of Trouble Shown As Part of Daily Attractions

Eliminating Picture Fan presents a Keystone two part comedy playlet titled Bushels of Trouble along with other attractions. It is shown three times daily as part of the program.

On Trial at the Park Promises Clever Puzzles and Drama

The Park presents Elmer Reit zenstein's On Trial a witty puzzle laden stage piece featuring Pell Trenton facing murder acquittal and a ten thousand theft. The crowd will enjoy its dramatic legerdemain and the lively newsboys invitation next Tuesday by Cecil Spooner and local newspaper men. Nova Scotia vacation thoughts are offered with travel agency S Loewith Co 116 Bank Street ready to provide rates hotels boarding houses and transport guidance via telephone numbers 99 and 3.

Puszie Pell Trenton Elmer Reitzenstein Spooner Newsies Cecil Spooner Nova Scotia S. Loewith & Co Bank Street

Porpoises Spotted Off Eureka Births at Coney Island

Two large porpoises were sighted off the Eureka Births area near Coney Island. Bulgaria issued a decree ordering the internment of all Bulgarian subjects in hostile countries.

Eureka Births Coney Island Bulgaria

Woman Finds Nervous Trouble Help From Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs. Dewitt Sinnisaugh of West Danby New York says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her lifelong nervous trouble and helped her four daughters. She notes sleeplessness irritability backache and headaches improved after use. The remedy is described as a tonic with ingredients from native roots and herbs used for forty years to aid female health.

West Danby N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham E Pinkham

Newtown observes peaceful Fourth with concerts and dances

Newtown celebrated a quiet Fourth of July with no major incidents. A Sandy Hook fireworks display drew about a thousand spectators from town, while Dodgingtown Fire Company hosted a lawn festival and dance. Water works crews finished new mains on Main Street ahead of opening day. The town’s flag was widely displayed and several social events occurred at St Mary's hall and local clubs. Notables include Attorney Daniel Murphy visiting and residents summering in Zoar and Sandy Hook.

Newtown Sandy Hook Lake Niantic W. B. Glover Newtown Water Works Lower Main Street Country Club Bridgeport Danbury Sugar Street Kellogg and Gregory Daniel Murphy Charles G. Morris New Haven Zoar Alice Donohue Flushing, N. Y Julia Prindle South Center Charles Hammond Smithville New York State Hammond Otis Church Hill Street C. B. Taylor Thomas Keane East Bridgeport John J. Keane Gas Street Esther, Kilbride St.Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport Margaret Kilbride Sandy

Roosevelt Factions Held, Critics Remain Fiery in 1912 Rift

Mr. Crane met with Hughes. Smoot and Penrose called on him amid a rift with Roosevelt era supporters. Progressives remain fiercely loyal and hostile to those who "robbed" the 1912 nomination. A lobster with a spotted shell was delivered to Noank Hatchery. Seventeen hundred army wagons valued at $213,675 will be delivered in thirty days from Jeffersonville. New York militia employees will be paid even with substitutes.

New York Times Crane Hughes Mr. Smoot Mr. Penrose Roosevelt Army of Armagedon Chicago Saul Jeffersonville Ind

When Jackson Dined and Other Fragments from Periodicals

A collage of short items including a Tennessee congressman joke about dinner hours with Old Hickory, notes on Ce tinje as Europe’s smallest capital, a playful Rev Mr Day tale about cookies, Hawthorne’s apple trees theme, and quick quips from Pittsburgh Post and Life magazine.

Jackson David Crockett Congress Tennessee Washington Hickory Crockett Wayfarer Hawthorne

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