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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
A fragmentary note traces Herodotus on circular skin boats navigating the Tigris near Babylon with willow frames, palm wood masts, and two-man propulsion, describing cargo methods and sizes, plus a tangential reference to hops in ancient meals.
After a two month absence John Bruce Irving wandered aphasically through Connecticut New York and New Jersey before returning home at 157 Coleman Street. He did not recall his name or past but regained consciousness in Hoboken and quickly recognized his wife at the train. Doctors note such fugues follow blows to the head or nervous strain and the person appears sane while lacking memory of identity.
Thousands attend a reception in New York for delegates to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and their guests. The event, in the Metropolitan Building assembly hall, runs all afternoon. Welcome speakers include L. A. Coolidge and Mrs. James W. Remick.
In city court Judge Barnlett continued the case of George Bassett of Shelton, arrested by Policeman John Dempsey for reckless driving. He drove onto the Pembroke street sidewalk to avoid a collision, striking nine year old Valentine Deno and causing facial lacerations. Bassett works as a sharpshooter at Union Metallic Cartridge Co.
The Lyric hosts the first performance of Pell Trenton's play Her Two Weeks Honeymoon with Cecil Spooner and her company. After weeks of rehearsals, opening night promises a vivid story told in a four act structure featuring Spooner as Claire and Trenton as George Livingston. Andrew Kazmir was detained on Water Street after 5 am by Patrolman Barnes and tried to strike a police officer and break a jail window en route to Lakeview.
A Lloyds despatch from Vladivostok reports a large quantity of cotton and rubber recently landed there was burned in a fire that started at 3 PM on Sunday and burned until midnight.
Weather bulletin notes fair tonight and unsettled Tuesday with possible showers for Connecticut. Regional outlook shows Sunday and Monday showers then generally fair through the week with above-season temperatures in the east. Also reports Georgia fruit exchange estimates the 1916 peach crop at 3,500 carloads in Atlanta.
Keep teeth clean to prevent later health issues. Regular attention three times daily after meals helps preserve teeth and overall health. A prepared mixture of cheek and roots powder freshens the mouth, while salt water rinses tone gums and serve as a sore throat gargle.
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