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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

5

Diet officials clash over benzoate use at national food meeting

Dr Harvey W Wiley of the Agriculture Department and Secretary James Wilson differ on purifying foods. They plan to air views at the August Denver convention of state and national food departments from August 24 to 27. Wiley seeks strict prohibition on benzoate and related chemicals, while supporters of Wilson argue small quantities aid preservation with no harm. The debate includes harmonizing pure food laws across states to reduce interstate sell bans and confusion.

Harvey W. Wiley Federal Department of Agriculture James Wilson Association of State National Food and Depity Departments Denver Wiley

Lighting Inquiry Reveals Contract Lamp Power Debate

At Bridgeport hearings, General Manager Charles H. Paul defends that 1200 candlepower is a factory term not a contract guarantee while Attorney Judson accuses the city of subsidizing large users. The dispute centers on arc light costs, plant operation, and data on energy production versus contract terms.

United Muminating Co Bridgeport Charles H. Paul Stiles Judson Paul Judson Mr.Paul Mr. Judson Mr. Paul Beers Public Service Corporation A. B. Beers the Illuminating Company Seers James English David S. Day Judge Beers Dudley P. Bullard Day English Congress Street Stratford Milford Pequonnock River Whiting Street Park Ate Sors Beers Common Council Bullard John Jones North Avenue Chairman Day Mmittee United Illuminating Co Samuel S. Sanford Thomas P. Taylor Co Howland Dry Goods Co Handy & Harmon United Illuminating Corne Hartford Electric Light Company

City Electricity Rates Lesson From Committee Hearing

Judge Beers and Col Havens sparred over cheaper rates with Bir Paul noting a single 3 cent per kilowatt price. Judson pressed for meter books held by Treasurer Adams as experts and books dominate next hearing.

Judge Beers English Judson Beers Day Publices Acces Eg Ee Col. Havens Paul Cp One F. B. Adams New Haven

Indomitable Will Drives Harriman to Rest Cure

At Arden, E H Harriman began a strenuous effort to regain health after a frail showing on his return from Europe. Observers noted his shadow of former pluck as he moved with help to his private car and a rest cure at 900 feet above sea level in Ramapo Hills.

United Press New York Arden E H_ Harriman Wall Street New York ‘Hills Harriman Jersey City Europe Judge Lovette Ramaho Hillis

Harriman advised to rest after Wall Street stress

Dr W G Lyle private physician reports Harriman retired at nine last night and in good condition. The financier will benefit from rest, nourishment, and fresh air at his current location, with a warning that further pressure could worsen his health.

Wall Street Manhattan W. G. Lyle Harriman Dr. Lyle Jet

Weather Indications for New Haven Area

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with very light scattered showers on the Atlantic and gulf coasts. Pleasant weather elsewhere. A slight disturbance near White River Canada moves eastward toward the St Lawrence valley, unlikely to bring showers to New Haven. Edmonton records a 34 degree low. followed by mild, largely unchanged temperatures locally.

United Press New Haven Atlantic Gulf Texas Lake Region White River Can St. Lawrence Valley Edmonton B. N

New Haven Road Car Shops Run Full Time

Official order from the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad says freight car shops will operate six days a week nine hours daily, effective immediately. About 3,500 workers are affected after a year at eight hours per day.

United Press New Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Head Scratched Till It Healed With Cuticura Aid

A parent describes a four year old girl with a severely scratched head. After using two cakes of Cuticura and two boxes of Cotesana the scalp condition improved, with quick action alleged to have cured the skin issue.

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