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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
15
A quirky rural note describes a cow’s chewing gum turning toward rural economics while memories of hay scent and barnyard companionship linger. The creature aspires to quit stitching machine servitude and seek self mastery on the farm.
Connecticut critics avoid applying the Sulzer impeachment lesson to their state with its strict anti corruption laws. The piece argues that vote buying and campaign excesses are illegal, dangerous, and increasingly viewed as treasonous to democracy. It notes public conscience awakening, enforcement of laws, and that Sulzer’s fall may spur broader reform and moral reckoning.
A feature on Fresh Air outings shows distressed city children gaining temporary nourishment and joy from charity events. Rocky Mountain cowboys recently boosted the Christian Herald fund by 500 dollars, while settlement workers note lasting effects beyond meals and fresh air.
The article notes the August 15 feast of the Assumption is widely observed in Europe but less so in the New World. AOH aims to promote the festival with religious services, outings, and picnics across cities. It recalls Mary’s ascent after death and the feast’s pious meaning.
A New Haven Democratic leadership abandons direct voter nominations, claiming to align with broader party practice while resisting voter power. The move clashes with state and national Democratic principles and public will, risking lasting backlash for New Haven Democrats.
The first American newspaper in California was the Californian at Monterey by Robert Semple and Walter Colton. Early publications include the Oregon Spectator and the Flumgudso n Gazette. California papers attracted figures like Mark Twain and Bret Harte, shaping regional press history.
The piece surveys birthday milestones and career arcs of public figures including Walter Hines Page, US ambassador to England, and James Keir Hardie, UK Labour leader. It notes Page’s rise from Cary NC to Johns Hopkins and the Atlantic Monthly, his editorships, and his ambassadorship, alongside Barrymore, Mrs Logan, and other figures with brief biographical lines.
East Woodstock Conn Aug 15 Jonas Lawson 50 was killed by a horse in his barn when the family heard a noise outside and found him. The incident occurred on the farm in East Woodstock where the horse likely caused the fatal injury. Authorities investigated the accident and notified Lawson's relatives.
A Christmas sale offers twenty five or more linen goods from napkins to dish towels priced 9 cents to 1.35 each. Oatmeal Towels 24 by 40 inches 45 cents, Guest Towels in plain and embroidered 45 67 and 90 cents, fine duck 22 25 35 45 cents. Kitchen hand towels dish towels floor cloths and polishing cloths included. A late note recalls Mr Lawson injured when a horse bolted in a barn scene.
Derby August 15 Thomas Gilligan believed to be a Shelton resident was struck and killed at Derby Junction by a way freight train from Bridgeport to Winsted pulled by Engine 1248. A separate note mentions a girl making shirtwaist bows from her brother’s cast-off ties.
Bargain sale runs 9 to 10 AM offering Radford B Smith brand under shirts socks and drawers at low per yard prices. Includes large white quilts Turkish towels fancy crepe paper wax paper Joss sticks and twine. Stock features ladies and men garments plus cloths cretonnes long cloth and muslin with many items priced cents to dollars.
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