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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1913

Page

3

New Dope Law Takes Effect With New Restrictions

A long article describes a new narcotics law approved by Governor Baldwin on June 6 1913. It bans sale of cocaine heroin and certain opiates except to licensed physicians dentists veterinarians and requires monthly reports the use of official order blanks and strict possession limits with penalties up to 500 dollars and a year in jail.

Spa Beneft Baldwin Senate House of Representatives General Assembly Commissioners of Pharmacy Commissioners of Phar Boards of Health and Health Wey Teaneea Pheician Pharmacist Bec Jobber of Ealad Commission

Minors And Moving Picture Theatres Rule Notice

Notices posted by Supt George Arnold and Capt ordering patrolmen to arrest any violator under the rigid enforcement of the statute regarding minors attendance at moving picture houses and other prohibited amusement places.

George Arnold

Officials crack down as youths drawn to movies

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney P. Gray and Probation Officer Charles W. Simpson state complaints from parents and rising arrests of youths for theft tied to movie attendance forced action against picture-houses. Simpson cites mothers and babies at late shows and youths mimicking outlaw era daredevilry as police report trends.

P. Gray Charles W. Simpson Farmer Today Simpson Bridgeport New Haven

New Haven Train Derailed at Ore Hill

Westbound passenger train No. 5 on the Central New England Railroad derailed at a sharp bend in front of Ore Hill station while traveling about thirty miles per hour. The baggage car and smoker left the track as the engine driver halted the train within twenty feet of a steep embankment.

Winsted Central New England Railroad New Haven Company Hartford Maybrook Ore Hill

Railway accident near Richardson Bar mine site described

A baggage car and a smoker derailed six feet outside the rail at the edge of a bank near Richardson Bar mine works. Examination showed worn and broken plates on the car framework according to witnesses. The train was back on the rails after two hours and moved to Letteron, N.

Richardson Barnum Company Ielerton

Points of Interest and Fresh Fish Sale Ad

Sunday dinner tips urge drinking Blass of Miles ale for good cheer from Mr. Maloney at 86 Jones avenue. Large selection of fish including weakfish yellowfin sea trout porgies mackerel eels swordfish salmon clams lobsters and more priced lower than city dealers plus lemons and Hines at low prices from W D Cook & Son 523 Water street.

Maloney Jones Avenue W. D. Cook & Son Water Street

Wholesale Prices for Butter Eggs Fruits Poultry and More

A dated price column lists wholesale rates for dairy items butter and eggs, plus fruits vegetables, maple sugar, and hay. It shows creamery butter extras at 27% to 27 1/2 cents, eggs per dozen from 19 to 24 cents, assorted fruits and berries by pound or quart, poultry prices per dozen and pair, vegetables like southern potatoes and asparagus with varying bulk costs, maple syrup per gallon, and hay and straw prices per ton with variations by grade.

Hennery Staten Island Long Island

Little Beauty Chats on Perfume Use and Remembrance

The piece contrasts evolving perfume habits with old elegance, recalling a mother’s refined rose scent. It notes how perfumed sachets and rose water were tucked in drawers, hats, corsets, and desks, creating an intangible, dainty aroma that lingers in memory and greeting. You can replicate this subtle charm with your own favorite perfume.

The Plaza Presents The Woman by Poll Players This Week

The Plaza Theatre hosts The Woman, a major Poll Players production praised as the season’s best by the Plaza press agent. Paul McAlister stars as Jim Blake with Brenda Fowler and others, in a visually strong three-scene set. Next week a Shaw play from George Bernard Shaw, produced in New York by Robert Loraine, arrives at the Plaza.

Plaza David Selasco Plaza Theatre Four Daily Papére Polis Paul McAlister Jim Blake Brenda Fowler Arthur Buchanan Harrison Thompson Marion Hutchins Ralph Herbert Arthur Griffin Burke Symon George Bernard Shaw New York Robert Loraine the Plaza

Biograph Day Scheduled After Empire Vitagraph Demand

Empire Vitagraph Day drew crowds at the theatre prompting the management to plan Biograph Day. The full program will consist of Biograph pictures including the two reel special The Mothering Heart. Shows run continuously from 1 30 p m to midnight with only high class photo plays.

Biograph Biograph Company

Poli's Vaudeville Offers New Bill Headlined by Von Tilzer

Poli's vaudeville and photo plays offer a new week bill led by New York songwriter Al von Tilzer. He headlines with new material, joined by Mile. Jeanette in Visions D Art, Henry Gilbert in a monologue, The Owen Sisters in song and dance, Cuby and Spillene hand balancers, and Doyle and Dixon in an eccentric act. Friday night features a Country Store alongside the regular show.

Poli al von Tilzer New York Vaudeeille von Tilzer Mile Jeanette Henry Gilbert Owen Sisters Cuby Spillene Doyle and Dixon

Probate court grants hearing on estate claim compromise

District of Bridgeport probate court dates a hearing for July 2 1913 at 9 30 in the forenoon on executor request to compromise a doubtful claim in the estate of William W Ingham of Bridgeport. Notice of pendency to be published in a newspaper with circulation in the district by June 28 1918.

Bridgeport William W. Ingham

Plans for gigantic drydock at Norfolk

Washington June 26 vigorous efforts will be made to force through Congress in December an authorization for a gigantic drydock at Norfolk Va capable of accommodating the largest dreadnoughts. The plan contemplates a dock 1000 feet long 110 feet wide and 35 feet deep.

Washington Congress Norfolk

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Product for recovery

Cary Maine woman recounts severe illness with abdominal pain and mobility limits. After starting Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she reports pain relief sleep improvement appetite and restored ability to work. She urges others not to delay treatment and to seek advice from a woman.

Cary Maine Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham

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