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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

9

Turbulent Debate Over Democratic Body and Reform Efforts

The article reports a volatile scene as lawmakers clash over control and oversight with implications for the General Assembly and upcoming elections. It notes neglect of public interests by corporations, a push for reform, and concerns about the Australian ballot and voting practices.

Ack Action Ap Tris West Courant Gisitke General Assembly Bulkeley Retendora

Fashions and Fads Show Modish Dress Trends

Fashion notes describe voluminous fabrics and foulard as daily favorites, with sixteen-button boots leading footwear. Oriental colors color trims, linens dominate hats, and puffed sleeves may return. Silk coats and sheer laces appear, while parasols feature fringe and straw hats stay stylish. Aiming for elegance, coats, gowns, and accessories emphasize long lines, soft textures, and bold color contrasts across summer fashion.

Volle Foulard Ae Cmedian Sil Paris Latory

Fashion Notes From Bygone Styles In Modern Season

Colors, ribbon and flower bracelets recall fashion fifty years past and reappear among the stylish this season. A new back-of-hair comb replaces side combs, bar-Tette shaped with teeth to hold hair. Sleeves are long and fitted with varied decoration, including wide tucks and pin tuck group divisions. Gold thread embroidery decorates afternoon frocks and evening attire. silver appears less, as bold colors prevail.

Newtown Social Notes and Upcoming Games

Miss Nora Lillis and Miss Irene Lillis visit Danbury while Hobart Bradley of Bridgeport stays with his parents in Zoar. Many locals spend weekends with friends and relatives in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Bethel. The Meg's Federation will play Walnut Tree Hill at 8 p.m. on the Fair Grounds. an illustrated lecture on American School Flags is free tonight at the Congregational church.

Nora Irene Lillis Danbury Hobart Bradley Bridgeport Horace Bradley Zoar Goldie Anna Houll Han Alice Scudamore Rochester W. A. Canfield Park City Meg The Congregational Church Walnut Tree Hil Clarence Beardsley New Haven Charles F. Beardsley C. W. Bassett Savin Rock Gordon Monahan Lucy Cavanaugh C. B. Taylor Dorothy B. Wilmot Edwin G. Wilmot F. A. Wilmot Joe Russsell C. Wilmot F- A. Wilmot J. Coleman Smith John Reid John Williamson Henry Williamson Bethel Sarah Ferris Sentester Pearson Operiin Gertrude Egan Andrew Egan Palestine Helen Kilbride Newark G. F. Duncumba Tuck Mari Donohue Arthur Flushing Ly 1 Z. J. Gale Vermont New Hampshire Gordon Mise Mary Byad Willam Ryan New York William Ryan Botsford Michael Lynch Wallingford Ebenes Stepney Francis Mallett Tashus H. M. Greenman James B. Nichols Sfaster Harry Keane Passaic Thomas B. Keane Smith Slater Birdsey Glover Severe Emly Gault Oakers N. Y Mias Grace Northrop Thare Emily Sorthrop Frank Wiipeaarday Gopewell Junction

Woman to Lead Chicago Public Schools for First Time

Mre Willee Young, principal of the Chicago Normal School, is named superintendent of Chicago public schools. At 64, she becomes the first woman to hold the post, with a long record as educator, district superintendent, University of Chicago professor, editor of The Chicago Bi-monthly, and author on education. The Ella F. Young Club of women principals honors her.

Chicago Willee Young Chicago Normal School Middle West University of Chicago Ella F. Young

Coupon for Ames Pleasant Specific at Levertys

Redeemable at J. A. Leverty & Bro. three stores 1655 Main Street 608 Park Avenue or North Avenue and Main Street. Get a regular fifty cent package for constipation and dyspopsis at half price, a full month’s treatment.

Leverty J. A. Leverty & Bro Main Street Park Avenue North Avenue

Coupon for Ames Pleasant Specific at half price

A historical coupon offers one 5c package of Ames Pleasant Specific for dyspepsia and related issues at 25¢ with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Laverty Brothers promote a personal refund guarantee, claiming strong demand and promising refunds if the medicine fails to help.

J. A. Leverty & Bro. Ae Messrs Leverty Laverty

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