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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
2
Classified listing shows itemized prices for several postcards and related formats. Entries reference No 1 No 2 No 34 No 3 No 3A No 3A and WO numbers with prices. includes a standard post card size at ten dollars and various price points for other items. This compact listing reflects a sale of collectible or promotional cards.
Redding July 24 A blacksmith Charles Nordman was jailed 15 days plus $16 fines after a loud drunken scene. He recounts a 50 year old incident with Otto von Bismarck in which a riding whip strike led to a minor court martial for the future German chancellor and a leg wound Nordman did not recall until after the blow.
Louise Foote of New York visits sister Josephine Foote at Avilla in Trumbull. Burr F. Beach hosts George Wilcoxson and Douglas Wilcoxson with Mary Booth and Eleanor Beach of Watertown. Maurice Herbert of Brooklyn returns home after visiting daughter Mrs Frank Haugge, who accompanied her parents. Evelyn French visits Newtown with her mother Mrs George B French. Mrs John Lynch of Bridgeport returns from Babbling Brook in the center. Joseph Williams ill with appendicitis and operated at Bridgeport Hospital. Douglas Linley recovering after appendectomy at Bridgeport Hospital. Arthur E Plumb and family dine at Savin Rock. Ernest L Fitch vacationing at Y M C A Camp Potucket. Daniel H Werd sells oxen to Bridgeport buyers. Yeoman T Williams and wife visiting Boston area expected home tomorrow. Peter Nelson hosts out-of-town guests at White Crest Farm. Chester F Brinsmade and Beach families enjoy Thursday shore visit.
July 24 market figures show ordinary to prime steers at 6.75 to 8.80 per 100 lbs, bulls 5.50 to 7.35, cows 3.50 to 6.50, with one cow at 37. Dressed beef 12 to 18 12c per lb for native sides. Veals and sheep ranges listed, hogs statewide at 39.70 to 9.90 per 100 lbs, roughs 3.50 to 8.60.
A tourist lands on a small Hebrides island and asks an old resident who lives there. The reply names a wife and brother-in-law, hinting at a scandalous local atmosphere. The exchange, from Punch, conveys a sly, comic glimpse of island life.
An ad contrasts the summer girl enjoying a good time with the summer woman who is worn down by nervous fatigue and aching back. It attributes kidney trouble to the latter and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a direct help, citing a Stratford Avenue address.
In Chicago on July 25 Mike Ronan’s bow legged bull pup attacked a person wearing a slit skirt. The dog is sentenced to 30 days in the pound and then execution. The owner narrates the incident to Judge Sullivan who orders the punishment and notes the dog’s ferocious appearance.
A United States Bureau of Education report rebuts claims that the three R's are neglected and argues the modern curriculum is far ahead of the past. It discusses shifts in educational purpose toward vocational preparation and broader social and economic aims, noting critics resist broader aims in favor of a bookish path.
Local items include a burglary extradition case in Stamford involving Edward B. Dacey, a Bethel will contest by James Johnston, a Danbury heifer put down after rabies-like symptoms, Benedict will void dispute over a six year old heir, and several Auto Accidents and Darien burglary report. George Pentcost residence attacked by thief. family present but unaware of theft. Abbey of incidents along Greenwich and surrounding towns.
An ad-style plea urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the pills cooperate with nature, offering healing, strengthening, and tonic benefits. The message is attributed to F. B. Brill at Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.
Meriden July 25 William Vandenburgh painter of 81 West Main street woke at 4 20 AM and after a heavy sneeze stretched his arms causing a dislocation of the right shoulder. Ether was used to reduce swelling and set the joint at the physician’s office.
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