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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1916

Page

4

Amusements at Poli's Bree Week Finale

Poli's presents a week end of entertainment with Going Up a farce starring George Leonard the yh Sisters and a 12 member troupe. It Happened a vaudeville act by Golding and Keaty Younger Generation Carrie Lila with Vivian Arsenian rifle shooting. The photoplay features E H Sothern and Hyland in The Chattel a five part society drama Chaplin in The Pawnshop and a News pictorial review.

Poli's George Leonard Dinkins Iki & Everett A News

Plaza’s Chaplin and Fairbanks Attract City Audiences

The Plaza offers Charlie Chaplin in The Wishop with the Three Ball establishment and his usual antics as both customer and employee. Douglas Fairbanks stars in Man Madness, praised as a top screen work. Vaudeville features Whirl of Song and Dance with nine cast members and elaborate gowns, plus The Morning Rehearsal and other acts. Tomorrow brings The Jungle with Howard Hickman and Dalton, followed by Hall Mus. Minstrels as headliners.

Charlie Douglas Fairbanks John Delmore Goldie Moore Hilton Sheldon Reno Taleen Howard Hickman Dalton Hall Mus

Rolling Stones at Lyric Theatre delight draws big crowds

A lively Edgar Selwyn farce "Rolling Stones" plays at the Lyric Theatre this week with strong cast led by George Rithfield and Louis Thiel in key roles. The production is praised as action packed with heart and realism, offering a wholesome narrative in contrast to sensational drama. Jane Weir stars as Tex with a capable supporting lineup including Alvah Sims Bert D Frank Viv Zeilmar and others.

Rolling Stones Edgar Selwyn Attrac George Rithfield Rose Lyric Theatre Io Ste Texas Lone Star Louis Thiel Oklahomy Jane Weir Hole Tex Alvah Sims Bert D. Frank Viv Zeilmar Mrs. Foley Anna Jor- Marion Evenson James Judge Kiam Wainwright James J. Power

Dancing lessons for beginners at Quilty’s School

The waltz one step and fox trot taught in eight lessons for beginners at Quilty’s School of Dancing in the Jonial Ball Room Fairfield avenue. Begin Wednesday or Friday evenings. Advanced classes in two weeks, high school class Oct 13, children class Oct 14. Call for terms.

Quilty’s Jonial Fairfield Avenue St. Quilty’s Quilty’s School OF Dancing

Joe Kova Sought in $690 Middletown Theft

Bridgeport police search for Joe Kova, a ten year old Polish youth, in connection with a $690 theft from a Middletown resident. He is described as wearing a brown striped suit and light cap, dark complexioned, with long black hair. Customs revenues for the month amount to 12,119,181 Canada, vs 3,029,666 last year.

Bridgeport Joe Kova Middletown Canada

Democratic laws that help farmers grow democracy in farming

Frank G. Odell surveys Wilson era farm policies highlighting currency reform rural credits good roads extension grain standards and warehouse acts. The piece praises farmer gains from the federal employment service post office jobs for labor and the push for better marketing and financing to move crops and reduce graft.

Frank G. Odell Nebraska Farm Magazine Uncle Sam Wilson Department of Iabor United States Employment Service Lof Willamette Valley Oregon Orthon Journal of Portland Portland Federal Employment Service Congress Joan United States Sta Ot Secretary of Agriculture Treasury Department Office of Markets Rural Organization Service Department of Agriculture

Robins declines to meet Funk in debate over Progressives

Robins chairman of the recent Progressive national convention in Chicago declines Antoinette Funk challenge to a public debate on voting for Hughes versus Wilson. Funk, Chicago lawyer and former Progressive leader, urges debates to resolve Progressive support for 1916 campaign with Robins replying he will decline all such matches.

Robins Mrs. Funk Raymond Robins Chicago Antoinette Funk Charles E. Hughes Wilson Mr. Robins Funk Roosevelt Illinois Progressives Democratic National Campaign Committee Hughes Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson

Special Education Offered by Head Master Peck

Advertisement states individualized attention for boys with one to three years saved through outdoor and indoor athletics. Application for admission to Vincent C. Peck Head Master Bridgeport Conn. Telephone Barnam 642.

Vincent C. Peck Bridgeport Conn Barnam

Tanlac gains vast popularity as health tonic expansion

The National TonicTanlac was first sold in Lefington Kentucky and has since spread across the south and west with millions now involved. Connecticut and New Haven led early demand with Bridgeport soon joining the rollout. Tanlac is described as a vegetable reconstructive tonic aiding digestion and nerves with broad endorsements from scientists and public figures.

Tanlac Lefington Kentucky Annals of Medicine Connecticut New Haven Bridgeport

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POLIS Federal Employment Bureau National Biscuit Company Eeessg ERS Saturn Mr. Sinnick Boston Globe Chicago Herald Harris & Ewing Washington, D. C LE Chateau Ic River Remiz L. Remiz Barnum the University School L W. D. Cook & Son Water Street C. Fleming Main St City Savings Bank Bic Gees Steere Aegus Evans CF Inciolath Firemen’s Benevolent Corporation Court Exchange Building City of Board of Governors Henry Tate APT. Ie Manhattan Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Pawn Shop Zermain “Zermaine & CO Hilton & Shelton Herman Becker GEO. Leonard and Chesleigh Sister Charle PATHE Everest Carrie Lillie Shinging Comedienne Pink E. H. Sothern Dainty Peggy Claude Golding Clara Keating Gerera Ation Vivian Arsenian Edgar Selwyh Modern Motion Pictures Bentley Maids of America Bobby Barry Joe Weston Harvey Brooks Billy Hill Alfa Symonds Mary Mack Tony Shane Ed Bisland Bob Clavert W. J. Bryan
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