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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
9
A reflective, era tone column on Harry Thaw’s escape and the moral weight on mothers. It argues escapes originate from money and inside help, contrasts old and modern transport, and laments youth, alcoholism, and public sympathy for Thaw. It notes potential illegal abduction and the maternal plea across civilization.
A letter from a small home owner denounces proposed permanent pavement on residential streets. It argues residents should not bear half the cost or face upheaval without proper notice. The correspondent cites loss of tree cover, increased traffic, and reduced rest and quiet for families.
A citizen column denounces stealthy street maintenance taxes and the lack of formal notices to property owners. It argues such opaque practices fuel housing unaffordability, rents rising, and deter working families, urging tax justice and home ownership support.
Reflects on Orville Wright born August 19 1871 and his rise from mockery to aviation fame. Notes Wilbur Wright before death, their bicycle shop origins, Kitty Hawk trials, and Wrights as fearless scientists who tested machines themselves. Mentions Florid Hugh Williams superstition and Flamsteed at Greenwich.
Observers warn Franz Josef’s passing could ignite a continental crisis as Hungary might seek independence, the empire shifts from absolute to constitutional, and the heir Franz Ferdinand faces an unstable future amid fears of revolt and regional power struggles between Germany, Russia, and Italy. The aging emperor remains a Catholic, about six feet tall with a wiry frame, and his lack of a son adds to the tension.
The article recounts Virginia Dare as the first child born to English parents in Roanoke, its early colony history, and the disappearance of the settlement. It also traces the origins and spread of lotteries from Florence to Virginia and the United States, noting reforms in England and France and the long-running Louisiana lottery.
Meriden August nineteenth workers at the new Broad Brook reservoir unearthed a rich vein of glistening sulphite copper near the Soft Rock dam level. Engineers call the pay streak and expect the rock to yield solid copper when deeper levels are reached.
Soft taffetas and messalines offered in stripes jacquards and figured prints for petticoats gowns linings and more. Colors include greens browns gold red and blues with width 24 inches and sale price 75 cents a yard for Wednesday morning. About 20 parts of pieces available.
The listing highlights white Venise lace silk handbags in elbow style for summer gowns, white kid bags, and envelopes, plus toilet comforts for warm weather. Items include Trentini Soap, Huyler's Cocoa Butter sticks, Per cent nareta Travelers, and Lavender Water in two varieties, with prices from 10 cents to 1.25 dollars.
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