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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

10

Is eczema linked to inherited blood disease

Article discusses distinguishing eczema from blood disorders in skin conditions. It advises visiting Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy for poslam to test cure in days and notes the product’s claimed effectiveness for eczema acne herpes and other skin issues. It adds a mail offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York for a free sample to clear a small eczema surface or pimples within a day.

Jennie Hamilton West Twenty-fifth Street New York

Local Lumber Co Loses Suit In Common Pleas Court

Judge Scott awards damages of 167.10 to John J. Looney of Stamford in the action by A. W. Burritt Lumber Co. of this city. Burritt supplied window frames not paid for and faced a counterclaim for 167.10 for storage the court allowed. Original complaint sought 400.

Scott Common Pleas Court A. W. Burritt Lumber Co John J. Looney Stamford

City briefs show rise in deeds and shrinking Bridgeport population

City records report 3490 deeds filed in six months, up 591 from 1908. The new Bridgeport directory suggests population decline since 1907, listing 45 992 names and a 113 889 population estimate using the 212 multiplier. Fairfield county Superior Court grants 157 divorces since October 1908, most for desertion and adultery, with six dismissed. Bridgeport Avenue of Eagles plans substantial hall remodel on Madison Avenue, opening with the carnival. Relief Corps notes at G A R hall, last season session, with August 25 next meeting expected large attendance.

Bridgeport Superior Court Fairfield County Bridgeport Aenue of Eagles Madison Avenue Patrick Brady

Alarming quake reports from central Asia prompt fear

Special dispatch from United Press notes vague but grave damage in western and Persian Turkestan and northern India after the July 7 earthquake. Death toll expected to be heavy as shocks rivaled Messina in intensity. Remoteness and poor communications delay precise casualty details.

Central Asia United Press St. Petersburg Persian Turkestan India Messina

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claim Quiz

A Milwaukee woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing prolonged female illness and back pain after doctors recommended surgery. The letter, part of numerous grateful testimonials to the Lynn Massachusetts company, urges other women to seek advice and try the remedy before operation.

Lydia E. Pinkham Milwaukee Wis First St Pinkham Medicine Company Lynn Mass

Vatican organ denounces modern feminine fashions

The Osservatore Romano denounces current women’s fashions in Paris citing Bergamo’s petition against immoral press. It declares fashions excite passions, spoil virtue, harm beauty and moral well being, urging women to avoid unholy wardrobes and to make their own clothes to spare the Holy Spirit and truth.

Paris Osservatore Romano Vatican Bergamo Osservatore Truth

Priest Dies While Bathing at Cape Henry

Norfolk Va July 9 Father Thomas Dowling associate rector Sacred Heart parish died after going swimming at Cape Henry with friends. He left the bath houses ahead of his companions and his body was found in shallow water half a mile below. No water in the lungs and authorities suppose natural causes.

Norfolk Thomas Dowling Sacred Heart Parish Cape Henry Cape

Wife Divorced from Senator Aldrich's Son

Mrs Mary Larned Dorrance Aldrich was granted a divorce from Edward Burgess Aldrich eldest son of Senator Nelson W. Aldrich and brother in law to John D Rockefeller Jr. Custody of their daughter Susan and 10 a week alimony were awarded. The couple wed on Thanksgiving Day and she was formerly Mary Larned Dorrance daughter of Charles T Dorrance.

Providence R.1 Mary Larned Dorrance Aldrich Edward Burgess Aldrich Nelson W. Aldrich John D. Rockefeller, Jr Aldrich

City Savings Reports Unclaimed Deposits in Bridgeport

The City Savings bank of Bridgeport reported to the state comptroller in Hartford 43 unclaimed accounts totaling $1.75. The largest credit is to John F. Ellis for $182.37.

City Savings Bank of Bridgeport State Comptroller Hartford John F. Ellis

Guns and Bayonets Try to End Cape Breton Mine Strike

Glace Bay July 9 troops from Halifax with machine guns and fixed bayonets are deployed to enforce martial law in Cape Breton mining districts as miners of the Dominion Coal Company resume work. At colliers Nos 7 and 8 disturbances have been most severe and authorities hope troop presence will restore order and hasten the strike’s end.

United Press Glace Bay Halifax Dominion Coal Company Cape Breton United Mine Workers

Keller Brothers Sale of J J Peblow stock at 60c on the dollar

Keller Brothers continue selling the stock of J J Peblow & Co at 1067 Main street. immense stock priced at 60 cents on the dollar includes summer goods and various apparel. Saturday excursion offered by Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co aboard Park City to Port Jefferson Long Island with 1:20 pm departure and 4:39 pm return. weekly mutine excursions and weekly summer specials feature meats, poultry, dairy and grocery items with low prices and broad selection.

Keller Brothers J. J. Peblow & Co Keller Bros Main Street Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Long Island Royal Baking Power BE. C Duffy's California Georgia

George Hangs a Picture Despite Wife's Help

A humorous exchange in the Detroit Free Press features George attempting to hang a rose picture with his wife guiding and offering chores. The couple bickers over tools, steps, and cord as George struggles, while she finally leaves him to manage. The gag ends with a quip about women and men reflecting on their delayed tasks.

George Detroit Free Press

Did Him a Favor Cost the Bank Dearly

A London bank customer with a four figure balance asks the manager to instruct clerks to cash a £1000 check without checking the ledger so his friend sees his resources. The manager agrees. The next day four pay desks cash the same check for £1000 each, totaling about £5000, exposing the scheme and leaving the customer unavailable when summoned.

London Pall Mall Gazette

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Glerks Giles East Main St Peck & Lines Co Middle ST Bridgeport, Conn Crawford Fairfield Avenue Local Lumber CO Jelias Howe JR. Post Relief Corps Elias Howe, Jr G. A. R. Hall Priest Abbie G. Aldrich John [Os Rockefeller, Jr Miss Dorrance Jey Bright F. B. Brill City Savings Reports Ca ES eRary Kleban Main ST Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Cannon St Wi & Winn Stratford Ave Berkshire Hammon Beer Co Tbs Blue Label Catsup Royal Baking Powder Ac Macaroni Wees
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