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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

6

Wilderbs health tonic praised by Bridgeport locals

Bridgeport residents flock to Hindle's on Main and State as T S Jackson promotes Wilderbs full extract. He claims the tonic boosts digestion, enriches blood, strengthens the body, and aids immunity to ailments. A Bridgeport woman shares dramatic recovery from malaria related weakness after using Wilderbs.

M. H. Pops North Avenue Pierce Bridgeport Jackson Hindle’s Wilderbs

Ford for Wilson Juilliard is out for Hughes

Utica Oct 24 Two employers figure in the presidential campaign Henry Ford of Detroit backs eight hour day and wage hikes while A D Juilliard of New York faces a strike at his textile mills 2700 operatives seek higher wages with earnings under 600 annually and evictions by mill owners armed guards. Civil Service exams announced for several federal positions with varied pay scales later dates and locations provided by local representatives.

Utica Henry Ford Detroit A. D.juilliard New York Juilliard Union League Club Ford Jemployes Mr. Juilliard New York Mills Corporation Committee On Industrial Relations Dante Barton United States Civil Service Indian Service J Cherokee North Carolina Civil Service

Connecticut Tilt Seen as Wilson Victory in Labor State

New York Evening Mail reports Connecticut, a manufacturing state with strong labor influence, shifting from a nominal Republican 40 000 majority toward Wilson. The piece notes Democratic campaigning aimed at laborers, GOP pamphlets on tariffs, and J Henry Roraback leading Hughes efforts. Connecticut Progressives recall the Lane convention 1912 credentials decision as a political sting.

New York The Evening Mail Hughes Connecticut Wilson Pres. Wilson New Jersey Republican Party J. Henry Roraback C Tral Committee Boies Penrose Stamp See Roosevelt

Unusually Strong Ticket Nominated by Long Famed for Democracy

Special to The Farmer from Newtown October 24 The town, once strongly Democratic, plans a big turnout for a Democratic ticket drawing votes from Democrats Progressives and old line Republicans who back Woodrow Wilson for president again. Candidates for town and state offices include Thomas M. Holihan station agent and Henry Rupf for representative plus Oscar Pitzschler and another judge of probate candidate for the unexpired term ending January 1, 1917.

Woodrow Wilson Thomas M. Holihan Newtown Henry Rupf Oscar Pitzschler

Advanced Dancing Classes At Quiltys School Of Dancing

Advanced dancing classes begin this week at Quiltys School of Dancing Colonial Balloon Fairfield Avenue Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 pm with fox trot one step and waltz. Followed by dancing with music. Friday class is private. New pupils welcomed call for terms.

Quilty's School of Dancing Balloo Fairfield Avenue

Y. W. H. A. elects Ida Warner president again

Ida Warner was re elected president of the Young Women s Hebrew association at its annual meeting last night. Officers elected include Anna Cohn as vice president Selma Stone as financial secretary Gussie Slosberg as recording secretary Rose Seltzer as treasurer and Pearl Abrams as sergeant at arms. Anthracite prices rose from 25 to 75 cents a ton in Boston.

Ida Warner Young Women’s Hebrew Association Anna Cohn Selma Stone Gussie Slosberg Rose Seltzer Pearl Abrams

Greek and French Officers Meet in Athens Discuss Nation

In Athens twenty five officers and 600 men joined the national movement and marched to Salonika. French inspector Beer holds sweeping powers over police and gendarmerie, with authority to dismiss or arrest, and to limit royal guards to eighty. A French contingent stays in Athens but off the streets unless needed. Military cuts include disbanding untrained classes and withdrawing Larissa echelon troops.

Athens National Movement Saloniki Beer Ministry of the Interior Greece Eegaeneeres Larissa

McCarthy Nominated for Second Representat ive Term

The nomination of Mr. Pugschler honors his efficiency as clerk while W. J. Beecher was judge. It is expected McCarthy will run strongly, as he is fitted for the office and very popular in the town.

H. McCarthy Pugschler W. J. Beecher McCarthy

Grenade Throwing Becomes Popular Sport in France

Paris October reports grenade throwing has become a popular sport since the war. A special chevron for the best grenade thrower in each company is issued and clubs now stage grenade matches replacing hammer and discus. Some soldiers claim throws of 253 feet, though experts say such throws lacked proper organization and were free-arm efforts. Regulations require the grenade to be hurled with a swing rather than from the shoulder.

Paris France

Boxing record highlights of McKinnon career arc

The article tracks McKinnon's boxing path through losses to Jimmy Gardner Hugo Kelly Eddie McGoorty and a series of draws and wins. It notes a 1910 bulletin winning on a foul against Joe Walcott and a 1911 defeat to Hugo Kelly along with a knockout by the Hoosier in Indianapolis in 1913. He fought Mike Gibbons in 1914 and went the full 10 rounds with a St Paul fighter.

Jimmy Gardner Frank Mantell Porky Flynn Andy Morris Harry Lewis Sailor Burke Joe Walcott Hugo Kelly Eddie McGoorty Jack Dillon Hoosier Indianapolis McKinnon Mike Gibbons St. Paul

Borden's Farm Products Station List by Area and City

Borden's Farm Products Division provides a wide network of stations where the area 1 can be secured at eight cents or a quoted price. Locations cover Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, Hoboken, Newark, Paterson, and other New Jersey towns, plus out-of-town hubs in Albany and Connecticut towns, indicating broad distribution across urban centers and regional pockets.

Borden

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Highlight McKinnon’s Career

Bill McKinnon born in Charlottetown P I in 1886 rose to prominence in Boston boxing circles. One early foe was Porky Flynn as McKinnon won in three rounds in Boston. His first major bout came in 1909 against Jack Twin Sullivan in a twelve round draw, later losing to Sullivan in a rematch.

Bill McKinnon Charlottetown Canada Bill Porky Flynn McKinnon Boston Billy Bean City Jack Twin) Sullivan

What's Behind Hughes asks John M Parker

John M Parker progressive candidate for vice president comments on Justice Hughes and the Old Guard. He praises Hughes while affirming belief in the Progressive party and support for President Wilson, noting Wilson’s progressive stance on rural credits workers compensation and abolition.

Hughes John M. Parker New York Old Guard Justice Hughes Progressive Party Parker Aeers Hughes Mr. Hughes Wilson

President Wilson praised amid party divisions

The article quotes praise for President Wilson amid heated politics. It notes honest opposition is allowed but attacks are unwelcome. It mentions a split in the Progressive party over endorsing Republicans and cites a Men’s League banquet at St. Paul’s P. E. church with speakers Rev. Saddler and Albert E. Lavery and a musical program led by Hazel Nichols.

Pro-gressives Chicago Wilson John G. Saddler Christchurch Albert E. Lavery L League St. Paul's P. E Hazel Nichols

Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Fair tonight with a likely chance of local rains on Wednesday. In Connecticut expect fair conditions tonight and possible local showers on Wednesday with moderate north and northeast winds, stronger on the coast. Snow or rain has recently occurred from Colorado to Ohio as a trough of pressure extends northeastward. Pleasant weather reported in southern and eastern districts. Sunrise at 6 14 am, sunset after pp. m, high water at 9 15 pm, moonrise at 3 51 am, low water at 4 22 & mm.

New Haven Connecticut Colorado Ohio Texas Illinois

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