New Skin Remedy Possum Promises Rapid Clear Skin
Advertisement touts possum as a revolutionary skin remedy curing eczema pimples and rashes overnight. It claims thousands of cures, stops itching at once, and offers a 50 cent trial package alongside the $2 jar. Available at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy Bridgeport and other drug stores with free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Organ Recitals by Prof Twaddell at St John’s Church
William Powell Twaddell organist of St John’s Church opens a three recital series tonight at 8 o’clock. Program includes Baldwin Sonata in C minor Rogers pastoral Marche Militaire Rowe Ghelley sonata Bergquist At Twilight Nevin Idyll Kinder Finale in D minor Matthews Final Woodland Sketches by Macdowell. Recitals continue for two Tuesdays and are free to the public.
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William Powell Twaddell
St. John’s Church
St. John's Church
Ralph S. Baldwin
James H. Rogers
Howard Rowe Ghelley
J. Victor Bergquist
Ethelbert Nevin
Ralph Kinder
Alexander H. Matthews
Edward Macdowell
Scottish Rite Degrees Conferred for 4th to 18th
The Scottish Rite conferred the 4th 14th 11th 16th and 18th degrees yesterday at the Masonic Temple. Eight candidates included W A MacFarlane George D Phillips Edwin A Moore and E F Stacey from this city Rollin Curtis from Stratford and single delegates from Norwalk Danbury and Stamford. The consistory degrees are set for March 29. DeWitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection led with the 4th and 14th, Washington Council Princes of Jerusalem the 15th and 16th, and Pequonnock Chapter Rose Croix the 18th. Witnesses noted the work for its beauty and character.
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Masonic Temple
W. A. MacFarlane
George D. Phillips
Edwin A. Moore
E. F. Stacey
Rollin Curtis
Stratford
Norwalk
Danbury
Stamford
DeWitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection
Washington Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Pequonnock
Rose Croix
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Offer
An advertisement urges sufferers to mail name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure claiming rapid relief from piles without surgery. It promises reduction of inflammation and itching, with a 50 cent box available at drug stores.
Free Pyra mid Pile Cure Trial Coupon Offer
A vintage mail-in coupon offers a free trial package of the Pyra mid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Company. Readers are instructed to fill in name and address and mail to the Pyramid Building in Marshall, Michigan, for a free, plain-wrapped shipment.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Estate of Susan C Wilcoxson probate in Stratford District
In the district of Stratford on March 8 1909 the Court of Probate for the District of Stratford limits six months from today for creditors to exhibit claims. Those neglecting must be barred from recovery. All debtors to the estate should pay Walter Wilcoxson, Administrator, promptly.
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Susan C. Wilcoxson
Stratford
Court of Probate
District of Stratford
Walter Wilcoxson
Edward M. Wells
Sally D. Wells
The Man Who Does Not Advertise for Not in It
An editorial fragment notes that memorable figures are those who let their light shine and not those who stay hidden. The piece emphasizes visibility and public impact as a defining trait of notable men.
Bridgeport Public Market celebrates twelve years growth
Bridgeport marks a week long celebration for its Public Market highlighting a dozen year expansion from a single Bank street store to a three story Colonial brick complex. The facility showcases a modern meat department with refrigeration, a new bakery, extensive fish and dairy offerings, fresh produce, and a top grade coffee program. Delivery runs four daily routes with ordered items ready by pickup windows.
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Bridgeport
Bank Street
Griesinger
MacKenzie Bros
Banner Milling Co
Fish Department
New York
Boston
Hartford
Florida
California
Oregon
Washington
Castorita drill hardening with sulphuric acid method
A column of assorted trivia and quotes including a description of hardening a drill by dipping its heated tip in a shallow layer of sulphuric acid to harden the point while keeping the rest soft, plus humorous anecdotes about health secrecy, house drafts, and price differences in roast dishes.
Quadrennial Tax Commissioner Corbin Report Highlights Open Books
Extracts from Corbin's quadrennial report show widespread lack of systematic accounting in towns cities and boroughs. Officials often rely on first selectmen to authorize payments with little purpose information or accountability. Many treasurers cannot detail expenditures or indebtedness leading to vague general expenses and rising tax rates. A uniform accounting method and regular grand list revisions are urged to improve transparency and curb debt.
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Corbin
First Selectman
Crand Lst
Tsu
Aagarasa
Bethel
Bridgeport
Brooksfield
Danbury
Darien
Easton
Fairfield
Green
Huntington
Monroe
New Canaan
New Fairfield
Newtown
Norwalk
Redding
Ridgefield
Sherman
Stamford
Reese
Stratford
One
Trumbull
Weston
Westport
Wilton
Danbar
South Norwalk
Loose Bethel
Shelton
Barkhamsted
Bethlehem
Bridgewater
Canaan
Colebrook
Cornwall
Goshen
New Milford
Totke
Iaener Plymouth
North Canaan
Roxbury Eee
Salisou S
Sharon
Thomaston
Torrinston
Litchfield
Torrington
Winsted
New Haven
Hantford
Waterbury
Norwal
Boroughs Torrington
Greenwich
New Cans
Ridgefiet
Thompsonville religious fanatics drive town to panic
Four members of the Pillar of Fire sect accused locals of hostility in Thompsonville March 9. News reports describe Leslie Galloway, 22, a bookkeeper with Amos D. Bridge Sons, resigning from his job and church to serve God, even quitting life insurance to give funds to the fanatics. Alarm and threats of a coat of tar and feathers surfaced, but no violence occurred as the group left town this morning, amid wider community fear and a wind-up sale advertisement appearing in the same column.
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Thompsonville
Pillar of Fire
Leslie Galloway
Hartford
Galloway
Amos D. Bridge Sons’ Company
Hazardville
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W. E. Halligan
Broad St
Bridgeport Distributing CO
State Street
Geo. B. Clark & CO
Fairfield Avenue
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Peck & Lines Co
Middle ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Crawford
Prof
Twaddell
Strat Probate Court
Tford
District OF
Ss. Probate Court
Bridgeport Public Market
Connecticut
Long Island
Massachusetts
Castorita
Westminster Gazette
Philadelphia Inquirer
Walter
London Mall
Philadelphia Ledger
Davis and
Uiem
O'Rourke
Oy , & Winn
Stratford Ave
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