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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
A clergyman questions a boy about missing church on Sunday. The boy cites missing his hat and his mother not waking him on time. The clergyman reflects on the adage about closeness to the church and God as the boy leaves. The boy then hurries to fetch a bag of Brown's Quickfire Charcoal to heat a child’s milk to prevent a bellyache.
A modern drugless osteopathic treatment by Dr Jerome D Wirt, graduate of the Still School, advertised in Suite 33 Buel Ingham Building. Free consultation implied. Office hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 6:30 with evenings 7:30 to 8:30. Licensed by State Board of Health.
The Evening Democrat and the Cosmopolitan Magazine offer a joint subscription for 42 cents a month. Readers are urged to pay the advance to start or continue their service.
On December 22 history notes the 1807 embargo on British trade taking effect forcing American vessels to load in the United States. It records 1829 birth of geologist John Strong Newberry and composer Sebastian Bach Mills death in 1892, plus astronomical data and a discussion on lumber use and cement growth. It also covers Panama Canal progress, a Postal Service reorganization report, and Secretary Wilson’s agricultural valuation.
In 1899 census data the corn crop value climbs from 125 in 1903 to 165 in 1908, with a total yield around 2.648 billion bushels valued at 1.615 billion dollars. The internal revenue report notes a 18 million dollar drop in receipts and a forty million gallon decline, blamed on prohibition, high corn prices, and distilleries cutting production.
Eagle Brewing Co of Waterbury plans a special holiday brew to hit the market Wednesday in its fifth year of offering such a product. The ale, crafted from imported hops and malt, aims to meet the peak holiday trade. John Hroomfeld, expert brownmaster, modeled it on fine old English ales. The plant has grown, now boasting 4,000 barrel storage in a glass enameled steel tank cellar, two beer making machines, 125 tons of capacity, and over thirty workers. The firm operates eighteen houses and includes a spur track for convenient carload shipments.
The advertisement promises to cure any case of itching inflammation bleeding or protruding piles in fourteen days or a refund. It promotes PAZO Ointment for 50 cents and guarantees results.
An obituary notice reflects on the passing of Mary and references the Lamb in a traditional commemorative tone. The brief item notes the loss, emphasizes memory, and gives no additional details beyond the event.
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