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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
12
June 7 report from Hartford details police actions to disperse strikers at a local plant. Colonel Roose from Oyster Bay plans visits and conferences at The Outlook, while other items note health claims and a dramatic drowning rescue in Bath Maine.
In Middletown a clash between strikers and mill workers escalated as rocks and bricks flew near Grace Episcopal Church. State police and militia responded, arrests were made, and a Hartford officer was injured. Troop A cavalry was ordered out as the unrest continued around the Russell Manufacturing Plant.
Bed bugs deter renters as infestations scare away applicants. Suggests advertising a cleaned, disinfected property with a reliable cleaning method and safe solution to reassure visitors that the home is free of bed bugs and suitable for occupancy.
A Fairfield property owner named William Burr objects to draining his large meadows to eliminate mosquitoes. The Fairfield Improvement Association backs the project, claiming benefits while Burr directs workmen to avoid stagnant water. The state Board of Health laws may provide relief for objections. Nearby, Rev. T. J. Coleman transferred land to Fairfield Rubber Works to keep the site from being sold to others. A school planning event is set for the Memorial Library, with Rev. A E Beeman presenting plans. Berlin statistics note fewer women prisoners.
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as giving prompt relief from backache kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and urinary irregularities. It targets middle aged and elderly people especially women and lists a Davis at Waal Street Connersville as a point of contact.
An early 20th century sale ad outlines deep discounts on women’s suits coats skirts and dresses with sale prices from 49c to 10.00 plus men’s shirts ties and fabrics. The advertisement promotes various coats hats and accessories as well as household items including refrigerators ice cream freezers and trunks with price points across multiple categories.
Bright makers assure reliability in the Fairchild Watches catalog offering many cases and prices. Solid gold watches for men range from 40 to 500 dollars and for women from 15 to 250 dollars. Gold filled men’s watches cost 12 to 50 dollars.
Proper care of cut flowers can double their life. Boil stems an inch under water for 15 to 20 minutes then trim and place in a vase. Change water daily and cup stems to aid water uptake. Do not leave cut flowers in a warm room overnight.
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