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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented collage of odds on racing and casual jokes. The piece references bookies profits, 40 to 1 payouts, and general betting behavior, alongside brief humorous vignettes about women, social scenes, and light quips from a Kansas City Journal excerpt.
A public hearing at Town Hall on Stratford's school issue drew a large crowd from Hollister Heights Huntington Road and Beaver Dam districts. Speakers urged a new school, water, and better facilities while debating whether to keep the center high school or move to a Hollister Heights option. Proponents cited rising enrollments and tax concerns, with several noting Bridgeport and center school comparisons. The meeting adjourned after considering building a new 4-room school and reassigning grades, ending with praise for local graduates and upcoming musical events.
Recent departures include Sara Swindell to New Haven and Miss Miller to Munson while Mrs Swartz heads to Philadelphia. Others move to Somers Derby Waterbury Auburn Maine and New York. A student guest visits from Florida and local hosts entertain out of town visitors. A Yale Harvard game draws many youths to New Haven as one woman attends a school meeting in Probate Court with bonnet on.
Net C. Goodwin's drama In Missouri headlines a week of Poli's presentation with Flem ing and Ince in lead roles. The show features elaborate stage effects, new song soloists, and promotions like coupon drawings for silk stockings. Moonlight excursion by Oxford Guards promised on Friday, July 2, with dancing and returns to Wall Street. Bargains in jewelry at Parker's Post Office Arcade. Prostrations by heat noted with Crawford laundry ad offering home services.
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