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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
4
A column discusses habit forming remedies and the dangers of self medication. It cites women using patent headaches cures and quinine pills, noting many overuse local remedies, waste money, and suffer side effects while failing to address underlying illness.
Mrs Jones bursts into the library in a frenzy asking what John cooked Then the husband recalls the kitchen fire that was fueled by petrol and nearly exploded The exchange centers on the absurd danger and the idea of an afternoon out gone awry
New summer model from Parma violet taffeta with blue satin trim. The pattern, patented April 30 1907, describes perforations and pleats for a center front seam and back, waist adjustments, a soft belt, and skirt gathering. Sizes 32 to 42. Price 85 cents. Home Crestmaking article from latest styles by Pictorial.
A column on marriage ideals and romance advice guides mothers and daughters toward choosing a compatible partner. It discusses the impact of wealth versus brains, urges rejecting a poor match if unworthy, and emphasizes mutual esteem and true love. Miss Libbey replies to readers about uniting faith, family opinions, and persuasive solutions to keep or change courtship.
A short children story recounts Tom finding a young raven, feeding it, and caring for it at home and school. The bird grows tame and returns to Tom despite his initial fear, proving a loyal companion. Other snippets mention Sir William Osler and a hostess gift exchange among friends.
The Empire theatre presents The Ring and the Man with Bruce McRae in the lead Friday and Saturday. A six section feature with Famous Players drama of a mining town ring and a mayoral race plus a romance. Prices remain 10 cents all shows. A new cooling plant adds comfort for summer audiences.
Poli's Theatre draws full houses all week with a varied vaudeville bill headlined by Francisca Reading and company in Honora. Acta feature muscular feats by Kramer and Paterson, grace dancing by Tierney and Abbott, Yvonne on a grand opera instrument, Blondie Robinson with songs and jokes, plus country store night and new dance showcases. Motion pictures include Vernon Castle dances and two reel The Substitute along with Nell's Eugenic Wedding Two Hungry Tramps and The Tale of a Cat.
In a Lyric Theatre reminiscence an audience recalls Edison’s drive for efficiency in light bulbs and phonographs. The piece notes Edison’s vision of grand opera at home and progress toward talking pictures, highlighting skepticism met by his triumphs in invention.
The article extols Edison’s claim to convert coal into electricity and to perfect talking pictures. It envisions a future where presidents address distant towns, great men are preserved beyond death, and images and voices move across continents. The piece promotes the Lyric Theatre showing these talking pictures this week.
Plaza Theatre featured a lively program with a three child act including two boys and a girl, one in Hebrew character and one Italian, praised for strong singing and crowd-pleasing smiles. The program also included Les Masanders singing marionettes, Down on the Farm Keystone comedy, David Gray's Estate, and The Wheels of Destiny in two reels, delivering a mix of humor and drama.
A humorous remark from a young boy confessing a fault within the family. The narrator contrasts boys with grownups, noting that boys kick with their boots while guns kick with their breeches, implying a playful comparison of youthful behavior to weaponry.
Canada will install a 72 inch reflecting telescope on Little Saanich mountain within seven miles of Victoria B C. The instrument will be the largest in the world and, with buildings site and equipment, will cost at least 200000 dollars. The search for a location continues amid aspheric condition.
The brief item notes ongoing progress attributed to Deas over more than a year, as reported by York Timec. It reflects continued development and steady advancement without detailing specific milestones or dates.
Fragmentary diary style tale shows Benny witnessing a street huckster and a horse named Joe. A narrator recalls a boy and a horse, with a clock alarm and a casual world of daily street scenes. Alfred Agostinelli is mentioned as a ship casualty in the Mediterranean.
An old style testimonial advertisement promises free samples of a rheumatic remedy claiming decades of physician approval and thousands of satisfied users. It lists names and locations, touts quick relief within hours, and invites agents to join with promises of daily earnings.
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