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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

6

Newest Notes of Science World Weathering Many Topics

A compiled briefing covers diverse science notes from cement made from mill refuse to new uses for self registering scales in customs, and advances in telegraph, aviation, and astronomy. It notes Turkey tobacco regions, lessons in agriculture, and a Carnegie Solar Observatory project.

Siberia Magnésia Calcutta Paris Sny Grilieh Pitas Voles Purace Columbs Germany Black Sea Enggad Frankferben-the-Main

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon reports his wife suffered widespread inflammatory rheumatism with swollen joints and bed confinement. After taking a remedy she rapidly improved within days, claiming complete relief from pain and stiffness.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Sid Ste Wees

War Veterans Memorial Service at Trinity M E Church

A patriotic memorial service for Civil War veteran Elias Mowe Jr post G A R will be held at Trinity M E Church on North Avenue and Remer Street Friday evening. Mayor Lee is expected, Uniformed Boys Brigade of 20 members will attend, with the Men's Brotherhood in regalia. W W Porter and Russell Glenn will speak. Henry A Hurd will read original Civil War verse. Refreshments follow for veterans.

Trinity M. E North Avenue Remer Street Elias Mowe, Jr Lee Uniformed Boys’ Brigade W. W. Porter Russell Glenn Henry A. Hurd

Trolley Service Complaint Sparks Crosswalk Grievance

A letter to the editor complains Supt Chapman of the Conn Co should have motormen stop at crosswalks. pedestrians, especially women, are forced to wade 20 25 feet through mud to board cars due to switches at Park and South Avenues. The writer urges a remedy so riders can board without paddling through mud, signed “FIVE CENTS WORTH.” Also promote Foley's Kidney Remedy via local agent F Brill.

Chapman Conn. Co Park and South Avenues

Farmers Unite to Raise Price of Milk

New York reports of a dairymen movement forming the Dairymen's League led by John Gerow of Washingtonville seeking higher milk prices through the Milk Exchange. Organizers claim 25 000 cows under their control could force city suppliers to pay more, and may withhold one third of the milk supply to press the demand.

New York New York State John Gerow Washingtonville Monroe County Gerow Dairymen's League Dairymen’s League New York City League Milk Exchange Department of Health

Complete Control of Panama Canal by United States

Washington reports that upon completion the Panama Canal will be wholly U.S. property. The government will defend its integrity with battleships and shore batteries and will not seek a general neutralization treaty or involve foreign powers. The War Department continues fortification plans.

Washington Panama Canal United States Big Ditch State Department Suez Canal War Department

Anniversary Sale Promises Unmatched Hat and Garment Values

In a historic millinery sale E. H. Dillon & Co. tout unprecedented prices on trimmed and untrimmed hats flowers feathers and trimmings. The event also features discounts on shirt waists cloth tailored suits silk petticoats separate cloth skirts rep automobile coats and linen suits urging shoppers to visit during the anniversary sale.

B. H. Dillon & Co Main Street

Poll's Theatres Prominent Shows This Week At Poll's

Poll's Summer Stock Company presents The Road to Yesterday with Miss Alice Fleming as Elspeth Tyrrell and Reformed Jack as leading man The production is praised for staging and costuming Audience interest grows with daily performances and a gold bracelet giveaway next Monday A carnation reception follows Saturday matinee Salomy Jane featuring Eleanor Robson arrives next week at Poll's theatre district venue.

Poll Alice Fleming Elspeth Tyrrell Ince Jack England Poli Stock Company Paul Armatrong Bret Harte Salomy Jane

Supreme Court construes will in Bulkley estate case

The Supreme Judicial Court of Errors renders a decision in the suit of Henry H. Perry, administrator, against Benjamin A. Bulkley and others over the construction of the will of Henry T. Bulkley of Fairfield. Facts found by Judge Gager and reported for the court’s advice. Opinion by Judge Prentice.

Supreme Judicial Court of Errors Henry H. Perry Benjamin A. Bulkley Henry T. Bulkley Fairfield Gager Supreme Court Prentice

Smiths vaudeville bill draws strong turnout in Jackson

Jacksons top vaudeville show at Smiths attracts a large crowd. Rosa Gores rapid character change, Myrtle Byrnes rifle work, Gardner and Golder blackface, Hayes and Alpoint acrobatics, and Edith Montrose clever act please the audience. Matinees at 2 15 with half price for children. evening shows begin at 7 48 with 10 cent admission everywhere. Foley’s Kidney Remedy promoted by local agent F Brill.

Jackson Rosa Gore Liz Myrtle Byrne Miss Byrne Gardner Golder Hayes Alpoint Edith Montrose

Hood's Sarsaparilla In Poremost Spring Medicine

Local advertisement states Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine to create appetite and regulate the whole system. A New England farmer's home 20 miles from a large town keeps it on hand and extols its value.

Hood New England

Harvard House in London to open as museum

Leyton May 6 Harvard House at Stratford-on-Avon the birthplace of John Harvard founder of Harvard College has been renovated and fitted as a museum now to be opened to the public Edward Morris of Chicago owns it Trustees include Sir Thomas Lipton and Marie Corelli

Chinamen on New York Police Force N Chinamen on New York Police Force

Magistrate Breen at the Tombs Police Court says Mr. Bingham cannot handle Chinamen without Chinamen on the force. He discharged a Chinaman arrested after a raid on Mott Street connected to an alleged misdeed and Seg Soya.

York Bingham Breen Tombs Anying Mott Street Seg Soya

Carnegie Hero Fund for France Gift Announced at Luncheon

Andrew Carnegie of New York plans a 1,000,000 fund in France to establish a hero fund under conditions similar to those in the United States England and Scotland. The formal announcement came at a Sorbonne luncheon honoring Carnegie. Also advertised are trimmed hats, dry goods sales, and a large shoe sale at multiple stores with steep discounts and limited-time offers.

Paris Andrew Carnegie New York France United States England Scotland Sorbonne Carnegie

Lace Coats and Dorothy Vernon Perfume at The Dorothy Vernon Shop

The advertisement lists lace coats in several patterns and lengths from The Smith Murray Co with black taffeta and plain tailored styles plus Pongee coats. It also promotes Dorothy Vernon Perfume and Toilet Water with sachet powder, offering ounce prices and bottle sizes, and invites customers to try in the right aisle with a sales associate.

Dorothy Vernon

Limit to Their Credulttr and Scribbler’s Tone in Press

A fragmentary page shows editors skeptical of an artist painting cobwebs on a ceiling while a hired girl allegedly sweeps in panic. Dialogues touch on birth days, gifts, and a censored mockery of biblical temptation with clipped, satirical prose.

Kanans Kansas City Journal

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