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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
10
The Poli company features Mrs Temple Telegram and An Ta Telegram as the main farce, with a Carnation matinee reception and a baby contest awarding 20, 10 and 5 gold prizes. A Rajah silk suit is to be given to a patron next Monday. Coupons offered for the prize drawing.
Modeste Cal June 2 A 12 year old boy confessed to shooting his brother Hopkins and burying the body in a hog pen after stuffing the younger’s mouth with sand. Parents returns found Cyril alone and the grave was later discovered. The boy gave no motive for the killing. KLAUSE BOXES KELLY Pittsburg June 9 Frank Klesuse Pittsburg middleweight gets a six round bout with Hugo Kelly of Chicago tonight.
House keeps roaches at bay only with effort and luck. Cyrus Roach Powder promises termination of roaches, is harmless and non toxic, priced at 35 cents per pound.
A mother shields her dying infant as a mischievous younger child injures her arm in a halting moment of anxiety. The article also shares cleaning tips for men's clothes, notes on Indian Summer and Saint’s days etymology, a graphic Greek demon image, and a closing reflection on thoughts, habits, and destiny.
The column covers a scheduled Senators game in Hartford with a trio to Springfield the next day. It notes the Meadow Larks aim to hinder the Senators, recounts Cy Miller’s hot hitting, Marty Phelan’s rebound with Lawrence New England leaguers, and praises Yale’s Jimmy Gibbs as a pitching standout. Also mentions Worcester’s Eddie Justice and several rising major leaguers.
The Bridgeport Gaelic Football Club hosts a charity match tomorrow at Steeplechase Island to aid the Bridgeport anti tuberculosis fund. Ansonia meets Bridgeport at 3 30 with a full Bridgeport lineup including Pat O Leary captain Dan McCarthy Sr and Jr Tim Sullivan Ni cholas Keane William Sampson Pat Howard Pat Norton William Norton Jerry O Leary Pat Garvey Tim McCarthy Jim Fitzgerald Tom Coleman Tom Walsh Jack Connors Jim O Connell Tom Donahue Den Denehee John Lombard Mike Flanagan and referee Foley. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for throat and lung troubles with F B Brill as local agent. 135
Barnums defeated the Lincolns 17 to 15 at Beardsley Park led by Beers pitching and O'Hara base running. Batteries Barnum Beers O'Hara Lincolns Sheehan Hazen. The Bengal Juniors challenge Island Brooks or Auroras for a Sunday 2:30 pm game at the Flats. Also American A C seeks 17 18 year olds for Sunday 10:30 am game at any grounds. Sam Langford returns aboard Lusitania from England and France with Sloane and Hankers aboard.
Berlin, June 25. Under what is believed to be pressure from the Kaiser, Chancellor Von Buelow decided today not to resign after the Reichstag defeated the government bill extending succession duties to widows and children. Lib erals and Radicals urge dissolution while Conservatives demand his resignation. The Kaiser can retain him in office as long as he pleases.
A long listing of trimmed dress hats children's and misses hats untrimmed hats and various accessories with prices ranging from a few cents to $50. The sale includes trimmed dress hats boater styles ostrich plumes chif fon veils ribbons Petticoats coats and auto coats in multiple price points and marked down to reduce prices.
A collage of mini features recalls the Dettingen battle and King George II, discusses hereditary traits and genius lineage, and presents short jokes and household tips. Notable items include the Codex Sinaiticus note, Darwinian heredity, and a London Punch quip.
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