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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
Railroad timetable shows stops and connections from Waterbury to New Haven and Springfield with several street and factory names. It lists multiple cross streets and stations, signaling times, and a section on signaling codes used by the railway.
An ad urges readers to subscribe to The Evening Democrat with a 42 cent monthly rate payable in advance. It promises timely delivery ahead of a major 1909 offer and touts doorstep collection for fees.
Fairfield Association of Congregational ministers meeting in New Canaan urged watchful regard for moral reform bills and praised E. J. Hill as a U S Senate candidate. They criticized Elmore S. Banks for sympathy toward saloon keepers and favored a higher type for speaker. Hill declined comment on Sheriff Hawley’s Brandegee stance. Bridgeport and New Haven figures predict Hill’s win in the Republican caucus, with Brandegee also contending.
Thomas J. Dowd of Holyoke, who coached Williams College three years ago, is in tentative talks to return as coach for next spring. Dowd produced a strong, high batting team, and negotiations with Williams officials may be settled in a few days. Also mentioned are William der of Network, coach last year, and William Lush of Chicago as candidates.
An office employee of Water wary Frans Goods corporation defeats the foremen in a festive match game night. Woot posted a high single score, while Ham outplayed the foremen in a competitive round.
Jay Gould son of George J. Gould and grandson of Jay Gould declares his bid to rival Wilbur and Orville Wright in aerial navigation. A Columbia student and member of the university aero club, he plans to build or approve an aircraft and fly it himself. He vows full effort to study, demonstrate, and improve in the conquest of flight.
Raoul de Rouen defeats Hjalmar Lundin two falls to one at the Canadian Athletic club in Lewiston Maine on December 4 in Greco-Roman contest. De Rouen won the first fall in 21 minutes with a body hold, Lundin captured the second in 5 minutes with a bar lock, and De Rouen took the third in 15 minutes with a body hold.
A discussion on whether the universe holds a finite or infinite number of stars, examining light and gravitation arguments. The piece notes the limits of proof, possibilities of absorbed light or lost gravitation, and the notion that the star count may be finite, with quotes from the Chicago Record-Herald. It also includes a brief, humorous vignette about a banker and his daughter and a suitor.
A travelogue explains Hawaii climate varies with location. Rainfall reports from the weather bureau reflect local gauges, not all areas of Oahu or Honolulu. Valleys may see heavy rain while sunny streets stay dry. trade winds and porous soil drain moisture quickly.
In Bridgeport December 4, the Teddys defeated Brockton by a score of 12 to 6 after a strong display by Brockton. Jack led the Teddys in a decisive performance securing the victory.
The piece praises Italy's progress in long distance running highlighting a 12-year-old Italian boy Joseph Rubini who ran 25 kilometres in 1 hour 21 minutes 36 seconds near Teramo. It notes Dorando Pietri and Raould Rouen as wine-loving athletes and remarks on running lore and the five mile race where Collins challenged the English record held by Carter after a nudge from Pat Conway.
The Automobile club of America held a luncheon for Savannah race drivers. Robert Lee Morrell awarded cash prizes in double eagle canvases: Wagner $4000, Hoemery $2000, Nazarro $1000. Foreign drivers praised American hospitality. Medals will be given to top finishers and to drivers on the three cars on track when the race stopped.
In Nanaimo harbor Vancouver Bay a huge cod was exhibited at the Vendome hotel in Victoria. Dissection revealed a nested fish chain: a second cod inside the first, an inner fish, and the bait used by Day at the core. A crowd watched as the dissection proclaimed the tale true amid bets on the claim. In Imabury, December 4, Co G basketball beat Sterlings 23 to 20 in a hard fought contest with an exciting finish.
The popular druggists at East and North Main streets advertise a coupon for Dr Ames Pleasant Specific. Present the coupon to obtain a regular fifty cent constipation and indigestion remedy at half price for a full month's treatment.
Dexter & Co promote Ames Pleas ant Specific with a personal money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The remedy targets liver trouble constipation headache indigestion biliousness and tired feelings. The offer boasts a 25 cent introductory bottle lasting a month with full refund if not effective from Waterbury druggists at corner East and West Main Streets.
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