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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
8
Cleaning Up Sale highlights deep discounts in the suit department with prices stated for multiple items and bulk offers. The notice lists price ranges such as 4.50 to 80.50 and 5.50 per pair, indicating clearance style reductions.
New Haven Journal-Courier roasts county commissioners for lax protest procedures in saloon license hearings. It urges simpler rules, fair cross examination, and removal of lawyer-driven sideshows that harass church witnesses. The piece warns of growing political strain and stricter saloon laws if reform is not adopted.
The News reports a three year Agriculture Department study proving two loco plant varieties are poisonous. One harms horses sheep and cattle, the other harms only horses. Killing loco weed works in fenced pastures but not on open ranges. researchers note its presence beyond grazing areas and relate historic beliefs of “muth sickness” to earlier poisoning.
Rachel Crowther's western play The Three of Us returns at Jacques Stock with Susan Van Duzer as Rhy MacChesney and David M. Hartford as Steve Townley. Clem is played by Ralph Herbert and Sonny by Louise Lapine. Prices are posted.
A sequence of June activities listed for local churches and venues. Farewell for Dr and Mrs Fairfax at A M E Zion. concerts at St Pauls and St Thomas parish benefits. socials at Hamilton and Leavenworth halls. dances by Phi Thetas and St Marys T A B. picnics and whist by Artisans Canadiens Francais. St Thomas and St Cecilia school events. Notre Dame commencements and alumna reunion. Cappe club reunion planned at Leavenworth hall.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth visits Waterbury on Wednesday June 17 with a reestablished street parade. European artists designed and built the spectacular display featuring ornate floats, exotic costumes, and a 1000-person cast. The program includes new nets, a longer parade, and a daring autos-in-air act called paraiveer. Ends with DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Buckingham’s pharmacy.
Boston developer William B. Johnson lands the contract for the New Haven line passenger depot project. Numerous local houses and tenement blocks go for remodeling and new construction with plans drawn by multiple architects. Local firm Bucking ham Pharmacy promotes Kodo for indigestion.
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