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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
7
The advertisement markets an extensive line of suits from $10 to $25 with emphasis on inner quality. It promises superior construction from fabric to buttons and claims best value at the stated prices. JU OF THE BIG RENT SECTION.
A lively review praises The Bend In the Road by Trumen A DeWeese, arguing it blends practical farming wisdom with city life insights. It urges cautious, hands on work, celebrates country health and joy, and notes the book’s appeal to readers seeking genuine contentment. It also touches on weather data and local ads for Cyrus Wart Remover and CleanEasy.
In Hartford on May 22 Senator John F. McDonough of Naugatuck led a fierce fight against a pork barrel armory appropriation package totaling nearly 500000. He blocked blanket provisions, pressed for separate votes on Waterbury New Haven Middletown Bristol and others, and charged a “combination” of senators controlled.“The people will remember this at the next election,” he warned as the battle stretched over four hours and ended with passage of the measures in pieces after tense parliamentary maneuvers.
Washington D C May 71 Delegates and believers from nearly all New England cities attend the Quadrennial session at Takoma Park. The denomination reports 2874 churches 114206 members and 1653624 in tithe with total offerings over 2.2 million dollars. They operate 1560 foreign missionaries 36 printing plants in 71 languages and 6900 staff across 702 schools and 69 sanitariums. The largest and most enthusiastic meeting to date closes with YWCA events tonight featuring Miss Lena Farron of New York.
Exceedingly large audiences applaud the Poll Players at the Plaza in A Butterfly on the Wheel. Paul McAllister Brenda Fowler and William Forrestelle win praise for vivid performances in this romantic drama. Next week Poli mounts Charles Klein's The Gamblers with the full company.
Park Theatre announces a three day run starting today with Matt and Jeff and the American play Within the Law by Bayard Veiller. Mary Turner leads as the falsely accused heroine with a strong company including Catherine Tower and Beatrice Noyes as supporting players.
Eleanor Cleveland wraps up a three day vaudeville engagement at the Lyric Theatre with a welcomed mix of songs and acts. The show features The Willis Trio, Snyder and Malo dancing, Kramers of Paris, Hikawa with warpaint and feathers, and a Macador epic on screen.
The Pol i s vaudeville offers a blaze of brilliancy with Mae emted pinyens and Wee songs, featuring Morse witty talker, real music by The Lasseys, Wilbur and Jordon, and a new photo play program. A cheerful variety show promises laughs and novelty at Bridgeport’s Poe theatre.
Rev E J Craft will address the Men’s Language group at the Mer Street Congregational church. The meeting occurs in the ture room with an invitation to members and friends to attend. Craft will discuss current Wig problems in his characteristic style and a cream will be served after the address.
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