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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

12

Amusements POLPs at Polls feature final performances today

Amicable Lovettes present concentration acts and ventriloquism in a New York style bill at Polls this afternoon and evening. Joe Collins, Cantwell Walker and Deluxe entertainers promise clever constellation tricks and costume routines. Mack McCormick voices a story with ventriloquism and chatter while Dughsn Citron perform in refined settings. John B Hymer will debut a film excerpt “One Day” projected next week.

Poll Joe Collins Max Cantwell Walker DeLuxi New York Jack Marley McCormick & Wallsce Dughsn & Citron John B. Hymer East Lance Geudweille

Plaza Presents a Busy Daily Program of Entertainment

The lineup features Pee Plame in An Innocent Matassas a two part photoplay with Lillian Gish, a familiar roller skating show by Bey Hava and company, four leggy acts, Ballivan and Meyers in How It Happens, Prince Kinda in an inventive act, Azatrose's Cup of Woe, and a two part Keystore comedy.

Squierlie Bey Hava Uie Incen Vaudevile Ballivan and Meyers Prince Azatrose Tempistes

Come Back Witch and Widow by Proxy at City Theatre

Harold Leekweet and May Allies headline a May Irwin style program featuring the Come Back witch, One On Henry, and The Dead Man Who Willed. Bentley's orchestra provides music as Sidney Drew directs. Widow by Proxy stars Paul Trenton, London engagement, opening night Monday at 5. Box office opens.

Teese Harold Wren Metro Sidney Drew Agen Fn Brand Dew Henry Bentley Assalaoa Geell Spooner Irwin Eters Sy Proxy Paul ‘Trenton Beng Cable London Sir Charlee Park Oeweboys Eoene Nes Pettormenna Iam Ts

Thomas Meighan Stars in The Claws At Jamesy Theatre Tonight

Noted actor Thomas Meighan supported by Victor Migore for the Jamesy production of The Claws delivers serious drama each show. Earlier roles include Out of Darkness where he faced smoke and burns, Trail of the Loassome where facial injuries were shown, and The Bowers with a chest wound from a firearm. A full evening of varied acts promises entertainment, with an all star cast and a special Sunday show.

Thomas Meighan Victor Migore Marten Derkness

West End screens Mabel Tallafarro in The Snowbird at State Street

Mabel Tallafarro stars in The Snowbird at the West End theatre on State Street near Clinton Avenue today with matinee and night showings. The five part feature from Rolfe Photoplays, directed by Edwin Carewe, features a primitive man softened by a New York girl. Also showing The Iron Claw sixth chapter, a Paramount-Bray cartoon, and a Frank Daniels comedy. Tomorrow Geraldine Farrar returns in Temptation.

Mabel ‘Tallafarro Wal West End State Street Clinton Avenue Northland Rolfe Photoplays, Inc Metro Edwin Carewe New York James Cruze Walter Hitchcock Paramount-Bray Frank Daniels Geraldine Farrar Rav

TUESDAY EXCURSION TO ROTEN POINT PARK ON SALE

A special train departs Bridgeport at 7 21 PM for Roten Point park on a first cut rate excursion. Tickets cost fifty cents for round trip with concession books offered on board. Park events include a fire diver act, bathing, dancing, roller coaster and games. Meal options and basket lunches available, with insurance buyers eligible for prizes.

Bridgeport Roten Point Park Charles A. Goettler New Iams Park Coney Island Brest Dorsen Depertment

Excursion to Roton Point Park Promises Warm Weather Crowd

Bridgeport sells tickets for a Tuesday trip to Roton Point park with a special train leaving Bridgeport station at 8:21 PM. If rain delays, the excursion moves to the following day. Marie Hin will perform a 75 foot fire diving exhibition upon arrival. Park amusements include dancing, bathing, roller coaster, carousel, and ski ball. Cut rate books for park amusements will be sold on the train. Also notes cattle shipments from Mexico to northwest ranges and Canada. Funeral bouquets and designs by John Reck & Son.

Bridgeport Roton Point Park Dorsen’s Department South Norwalk Park Roton Point Norwal Fide Marie the ‘Hin Reten Point

Evening poem of sunset and nightingale singing

A quiet evening scene praises the departing day with red gold light over the West and Nature bidding good night. The speaker notes the hush of the earth, misty fields, and faint clouds as night approaches. The nightingale then pours forth clear song, evoking heavenly tears and a sense of joy. The observer loves sharing the moment with a listener.

Matinee Excursions to Port Jefferson Sail Again

The Park City steamer resumes matinee trips starting Monday June 26 for the season. Weekday and Sunday afternoon excursions depart Fairfield avenue wharf Bridgeport at 1 30 pm, reach Port Jefferson in 90 minutes, allow 90 minutes ashore, and return at 4 30 pm arriving Bridgeport about 6 pm.

Park City Long Island Fairfield Avenue Wharf Bridgeport Port Jefferson

Advertising trust rebuilds public confidence in merchants

The piece notes a shift in sentiment toward advertising reliability. It warns against exaggeration and fake claims in ads especially for certain products and medical notices. It argues honest, clearly displayed goods and consistent fulfillment build trust and long term customer loyalty.

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Rotterdam Trade Surges With 463 Ships Yearly Inflow

Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce reports 463 ships from America reached the port in the past year, totaling about 6.5 million cubic meters. This marks a rise of 114 ships and roughly 0.5 million cubic meters from 1914, but a drop of 29 ships and 1.6 million cubic meters from the prewar 1913 level.

Rotterdam Netherlands America Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Highlight Frankie Burns

Frankie Burns, a Jersey City bantamweight, is hailed by fans as a top fighter with a string of draws and near misses. The piece notes his 1912 title bid in New Orleans, a December 1911 draw in Crescent City, and a long career with few defeats, plus a side note about a New York fire damage incident at Churchill’s restaurant causing $15,000 in losses.

Frankie Burns Jersey City Frankie Johnny Conlon New Orleans Crescent City Burns Wiliams Churchill New York City

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