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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1916

Page

11

State Branch of League for Wilson Soon Ready for Fray

New Haven meets Johnston Dillon named chairman of the Connecticut state branch of the Wilson Business Men's National League. Walter Leigh and James A. Miles named state directors, with a broader push to elect Wilson, citing prosperity under his administration and a nationwide, non partisan effort led from New York headquarters.

Walter Leigh New Haven James A. Miles Derby John H. Dillon Wilson Business Men's National League Edward A. Filene New York Connecticut Wilson League Madison Avenue New York City Wilsonian Nmost Canada Gulf of Mexico Wil Edn Charles R. Crane Crane Co Chicago George F. Johnson Endicott W. L. Saunders Calvin Tompkins C. H. Ingersoll Jesse Isidore Strauss Woodrow Wilson United States Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Board Tariff Commission

Local Ironworker Praises Lax-a-Tone Remedy

Mr. Welch, a respected local ironworker, endorses Lax-a-Tone after claiming it cured his lifelong stomach and constipation issues. He says the remedy cleared facial blotches, improved appetite, and allowed him to eat without distress. Hartigan's Drug Stores at 81 Fairfield Avenue and nearby Main and Congress streets stock the product.

Welch Hartigan’s Drug Store Fairfield Avenue Main Street Lax-a- Tone Mr. Welch Hartigan’s ‘Drug Stores Main Congress Streets

Nation Protected Itself By Eight Hour Legislation

The Topeka Daily Capital argues the eight hour law prevented dire losses from a nationwide railroad strike. It notes food prices in major cities fell 26 to 50 percent and warns both sides risked heavy damage if action was delayed. The column also critiques automobile market speculation and prices driven by hype.

Topeka Arthur Capper Kansas Pat

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Bridgeport Testimony

Bridgeport residents report relief from kidney pain and fatigue using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. S. H. McCullough describes backaches and tired mornings improving after taking the remedy bought at Hindle's Drug Store. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Doan Bridgeport H. McCullough Milne Street Hindle

Tobacco Rescue and Arctic Ship Cluett Adventure

The George B Cluett expedition fitted in Milford to aid the McMillan Arctic party faced deadly cold and ice. Dr Hoveys daring 125 mile motorboat dash from Etah to repair and news relay amid 60 below zero and massive ice. Norman surviving tobacco trek and a race across a glacier underscore a dramatic voyage of endurance.

Melrose Cotton Malden Mass George B. Cluett Arctic Circle Cluett Cotton McMillan Crocker Land Admiral Peary Captain Pickles Captain Comer Doctor Hovey MacMillan Etah Greenland North Star Bay Dr. Hovey Arctic Kane Basin Smith Sound Peary Inglefield Gulf Stah Arctic Ocean Hovey Green Maurice C. Tanquary Elmer Ekblaw Jerome Allen Cape York Conical Rock Parker Snow Bay Baffin Bay Taylor Sydney Norman Lynn

Vote for Wilson Rally on Hughes Train Sparks Tension

In Buffalo, a Hughes campaign train faced a contingent of Anti-Suffragists and women supporters. A crowd of about 120 included Miss Annie Peck and Miss Antin, who spoke amid interruptions as police restrained a heckler.

Wilson Miss Boswell Star Theatre Cleveland Hughes Hollenden Myron T. Herrick France Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Lamar Heman Davis Miss Davis O’shaughnessy George Buffalo Russell Bryant Annie Peck Miss Antin

Conductor Killed by Midnight Express at East Lyme

George Clark of New Haven freight conductor for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad died instantly in a morning accident at East Lyme after fixing a switch and being struck by the midnight express. Three trains passed over his body before discovery. the freight train had already left the scene.

East Lyme Conn George Clark New Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad New York Boston Clark

Railroad Man Gains Time at Meals via the Wilderes Route

R. Baum of the New Haven Road, with 16 years service, reports Wilder herbs full extract improved his stomach nerves and rheumatic pains. He now eats well, sleeps better, and says gas and acid are gone. Health expert T and Jackson promotes Wilder herbs in Bridgeport with word of mouth as key advertising. Note about a shipment delay due to a New York streetcar strike.

Lst Wilson America Cape York MacMillan Melville Bay Knud Rasmussen North Star Bay Parker Snow Bay Ootah Mr. Cotton Crocker Land Peary Arctic R. Baum New Haven Road T. & Jackson Dr.Pierce Wilderbs Hindle’s Main State Street Bridgeport

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