Rare Economies in This Sale of Winter Millinery
Bold promotion of trimmed hats offered at unusually low prices. Emphasizes economy and elegance, urging prompt purchases by women who value quality and style.
Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
10
Croly backs Wilson in 1916 race in strong editorial
Herbert Croly of the New Republic declares support for Woodrow Wilson in the 1916 presidential contest. He criticizes the Republican party divisiveness since 1912, questions Hughes leadership, and praises Wilson's cautious yet steady domestic program and national reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Croly
The
New Republic
Woodrow Wilson
Mn Crolly
Roosevelt
Croly
Republican Party
Wilson
Publican
Supreme Court
Hughes
Mueheste
Ion
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Commonwealth
Annual Banquet for Graphophone Electricians Held
Electricians of the American Graphophone Co held their first annual banquet at the Hotel Lorraine with 70 attendees including department heads and guests. The evening featured songs by Park City quartet, vaudeville by The Four Cliffords, recitations by P. Stadelman, and piano solos by D. Cranshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Graphophone Co
Howtel Lorraine
Park City
H. Marshall
H. Baker
J. Morrissey
A. Bedford
F. Becker
Cliffords
P. Stadelman
D. C
la Foreman
Cafe Noir
A. F. Bedford
L. F. Goergen
F. T. Jackson
L. S. Brown
F. G. Porter
E. T. Traynor
Bed Bugs and Cleaning Offer for Room Rentals
An ad urges landlords to clean rooms infested with bed bugs using Cyrus Presto Killer to make rooms rentable. It promises cleanliness without harm to humans and credits pharmacies with selling the product for 25 cents, claiming applicants will be satisfied. The Cyrus brand emphasizes the product’s safety and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Presto
Cyrus
Save-the-Baby Campaign Opens in Bridgeport
Bridgeport backs the Save-the-Baby drive aiming to raise 16000 as volunteers at The Stratfield report strong turnout and immediate donations. Mrs. D. H. Warner chairs, Mrs. E. W. Downs treasurer, with luncheon events planned and mail contributions encouraged as the campaign closes October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Mra& D. H. Warner
General Committee
Stratfield
E. W. Downs
Ladies of General Committee
D. H. Warner
Guffey denounces Penrose labor vote plan as insult
Joseph F. Guffey, Pittsburgh born Democratic state chairman, accuses the Republican National Committee of using a large corruption fund to sway Pennsylvania and other industrial states labor votes. He cites a $400,000 fund, Penrose dissatisfaction, and attempts to recruit labor leaders and papers to serve the campaign while branding the effort an insult to workingmen’s honor and American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph F. Guffey
Pittsburgh
Democratic’ State Committee
Pennsylvania
Lafor
Republican National Committee
Boise Penrose
Wilson
Penrose
Guffey
Repubican
Bridgeport Hunter Arrested After Sunday Trip
Hugo Aust of 30 King Street Bridgeport went to Torrington to visit parents on the Norfolk road. He began hunting with his gun on his father’s land and was arrested by Game Warden Herbert G. Black, held on $25 bond for court, fined $1 plus $14.50 costs. The report notes 137 homicides in New York since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Aust
King Street
Torrington
Henry Aust
Norfolk Road
West Torrington
Herbert G. Black
Endorsement for Tanlac by local worker Gifford
H S Gifford of 452 Lafayette Street an employee of Southern New England Telephone Company writes of Tanlac relieving malaria indigestion biliousness and sleepless nights after trying it following repeated newspaper notices. He says he now has appetite energy and better health and approves Tanlac as the best stomach kidney and liver medicine and tonic offered locally. Adv notes Atlantic Pharmacy Milford Holmes Drug Store Milford as sale points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Street
Southern New England Telephone Company
Tanlac
National Tenie
Pyaw
New Haven
Bridgeport
Gifford
M. M. Chhincoff
Atlantic Pharmacy
Main Street
Holmes’ Drug Store
Milford
Adv
Cornell Attacks Apathy in District Improvements Meeting
Attorney John A. Cornell, aldermanic candidate, blasted the Republican administration for apathy toward district improvements. He cited heavy tax payments by residents with little visible return and urged voters to demand accountable leadership, while Alderman Harrigan spoke on the same grievance at a Steed District Democratic club gathering. The group plans rallies at the Schwaebischer Maennerchor hall starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Clark
John A. Cornell
Steed District Democratic Club
Cornell
Republican Party
Peeret
Clark
King
Daniel P. Harrigan
French Street
Social and Personal Notes and Local Events
Policeman Simon McCullough recovered at home from blood poisoning. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss May Judge on her forthcoming marriage to John F. Hartnett at Warner's Institute with dancing and performances by Misses Bessie Kelly Mae Whaley and May Judge. Attendees included numerous Carroll, Judge, Hartnett, Connell, and Hartnett family members. Silas M. Bryan plans a campaign stop for President Wilson. Chicago meat shipments last week reached 51 071 000 pounds. William W. Russell, U S minister to the Dominican Republic, heads to Washington to discuss Santo Domingo’s internal affairs with State Department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Judge
John F. Hartnett
Catherine Hartnett
Warner
Bessie Kelly
Mae Whaley
Marie McDermott
Gertrude Oxley
Josephine Sweeney
Mary Carroll
Grace Carroll
Irene Judge
May Connell
Anna Carroll
Isabelle Agnes Dunn
Helen Quinlivan
J. Rogan
Theresa Judge
Loretta Quinn
Rowan
M. Hartnett
M. Judge
B. Lee
William Hartnett
George Coleman
Walter Hartnett
Edward Judge
George McCabe
Joseph Hartnett
John McDermott
John Hartnett
Bernard Lee
John Connell
Ray Foley
Frank Devaney
Henry Kenny
William W. Russell
United States
Dominican Republic
Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Danderine Promise of Beautiful Hair for Girls
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as eliminating dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It claims continued use delivers new, fine hair all over the scalp, plus sheen and fullness. The ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Gloves at low prices amid scarce supply in fall stock
Retailers report glove shortages and high costs yet announce pre-purchased bulk buys allowing unusual value for customers. Washable Cape Gloves come in fall and winter shades with embroidery in all sizes. Special fleece lined children’s Cape Gloves in tan or white, all sizes, priced at 39 cents per pair.
Hand Knotted Fringe Throw Rug 54 Inch Length
Quality Treavy rug features a warm color blend in a 54 inch hand knotted fringe design. Very warm underfoot and richly textured for living spaces. Price 98 cents each.
Warwick men plead guilty to manslaughter in second degree
Frank and Charles Heater of Warwick pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree for the death of Daniel Conklin after being slated for first degree murder charges, signaling a plea deal and reduced charge in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Charles Heater
Warwick
Daniel Conklin
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