Bridgeport Reflections On 1842 public notices and 1843 letters
A long excerpt from Bridgeport historical columns recalls a March 14 1842 advertisement showing public access at the Housatonic railroad and a blinds maker sign, plus a March 5 1842 caution notice by Augur Tomlinson. It also notes a March 12 1843 letter defending Dr. Simons and Irish Ball party politics, and a March 12 1844 item naming Thomas B. Osborne as Whig candidate for Senator.
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Housatonic
Augur
Tomlinson
Huntington
Isle
Thomas B. Osborne
Doings in Arcanum lodge rooms last night
At Arcanum lodge I O O F the meeting finalized plans to entertain Housatonic lodge of Derby Friday night with about 100 visitors. Charity Rebekah lodge to serve a turkey supper. One applicant received. EF OF A. Court Nathaniel Wheeler F of A initiated a new member. Pinochle team reorganized and to play friendly contests. Baseball team planned for the court. Pequonnock lodge IL O G T set committee of five for March 26 observance of its 43rd anniversary with a social session and music.
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Arcanum Lodge
Housatonic Lodge
Derby
Rebekah Lodge
Nathaniel Wheeler
Er Eee Pequonnock Lodge
Fairfield County Teachers League Meeting Notice
A Fairfield County Teachers League meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 27 1909 at 10 am in the High School Assembly Hall Bridgeport Conn. The program centers on Educational Legislation and the current education scene in Connecticut with talks by L H Cummings Southington William E Chancellor South Norwalk and Charles W Deane. All teachers are invited. Margaret Weed South Norwalk secretary and Euphrosyne Bown director issue the call.
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Fairfield County Teachers’ League
Bridgeport
Dutch Collars and Beauty Aids Advertisements
A period ad section touts Bleach 25c for neck skin discolorations and blemishes, along with a grease less Cream 25c for day protection from March winds. Also features Rum and Apple Hair Tonic 50c to halt hair loss and restore color, plus 25c Grippe Capsules promising 48 hour relief. Woman's Drug Store at 129 State St. advertises prescription work and rubber goods. John E. Fay drapery shop promotes drapery goods and upholstery materials at 239 and 241 Fairfield Ave. A Wesleyan University talk by Prof. W. F. Bradley on Liquid Air at Washington Park M. and Church, hosted by Men’s Brotherhood, with demonstrations of practical uses.
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State St
Main St
Tel
Sui
John E. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
W. F. Bradley
Wesleyan University
Washington Park M
Men's Brotherhood
Consumption Cure Promises from Metropolitan Magazine
Magazine advertisement touts a cure for consumption citing hereditary risks and urging readers to read the issue. It lists price details and a New York address, promoting a health claim with promotional language and period tone.
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Metropolitan
West 29Th Street
New York
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Swift Lowell
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Family Wash
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Lowe’s
Seaview Ave
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Cedar and
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