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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
2
The agency, The First Bridgeport National Bank Ten, promotes deposits with three cent per annum credit to accounts and monthly interest. It invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to open accounts with T. L. Watson & Co. and assures personal attention and courtesy from officers.
The Farmers editor criticizes a May issue notice about inoculating National Guard troops with anti typhoid serum. He cites Boer War anecdotes to argue against vaccination and laments supposed medical ignorance. Thomas Boudren signed letter. A doctor promotes Foley Kidney Pills for female kidney and bladder issues.
One hundred First Communion children joined 100 Mary members and 50 new Sacred Heart Society members at St Marys church. About 100 Third Order of St Francis members attended as 40 new society members were admitted. The 3 o'clock ceremonies included processions, blessings, and conferrals of habits and badges amid a full church. A medical note warns of potential cold-related illness. Folys Honey and Tar Compound is advertised for relief.
An old advertisement listing Sanford's Library Paste in tubes and jars sold at Jackson's Book Shop 986 88 Main street. Also promotes Mollan's Shoe House at 1026 Main street with fashionable footwear for women and children. Ends with Jos. P. Coughlin Cog wall papers at 783 East Main street and phone 4861.
Foresters of this city prepare for the State convention to be held in New Haven on Wednesday and Thursday May 14 and 15 to elect state officers and conduct business. More than 300 delegates from 158 courts and about 21 000 members expected. Committees named by Grand Chief Ranger William J. Hayes cover law appeals state officers mileage acts distribution credentials press and more with numerous local delegates listed. Additional lines note officers and delegates across Bridgeport courts and affiliated factions. SHE PAYS THE PENALTY There is hardly an American woman who fails to pay the penalty of her sex at some time or other. pain and displacement cure tout Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound praised as a root and herb remedy for women’s health.
Friends report Mrs. Elijah Holbrook is hospitalized at Galen after an operation last Friday. Separately, Mrs. Mary Ward hosted a 54th birthday gathering at 243 Hanover Street with ten whist tables. Prizes went to several guests, a bar pin was given, and guests departed after midnight wishing her well.
Men are at work today installing desks and fixtures in the addition to Myrtle Avenue School as the project nears readiness for use.
Fine heavy silver and rich cut glass are regarded as ideal wedding presents. They offer beauty value and utility, fitting both generous wallets and slender purses, with many pieces suitable for a new house and complementing furniture, china, and other essentials. The shop specializes in a wide assortment of silver glass and plate gift items.
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