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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
9
The August 30 1913 report notes a conference initiated by The Farmer Publishing Co Bridgeport aiming to arrive at results to curb deleterious drug use worldwide. It discusses correcting areas where stronger nations impose on weaker and the conference’s global impact.
A Bridgeport dispute over Stratford avenue paving pits Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and the Connecticut Company against public sentiment. Wilson voices optimism for paving before snow, while the company remains uncommitted, prompting calls for the city to act and for the utility to be treated as the public entity it is. The piece critiques municipal authority and the power of an artificial person in city affairs.
A historical account cites President Yuan Shih Kai calling for complete extermination of opium. It outlines 1906 Chinese prohibition aims, including restricting lands for poppy cultivation, phasing out importation, licensing sales, and classifying users. It notes penalties for officials and public servants and claims strong early success aided by international conventions.
The article argues that many wealthy railroads appear profitable yet fall into receivership due to looting via subsidiary firms, inflated commissions, and mergers. It condemns stock gamblers and promoters while noting the public suffers as investors bleat for more and hope to drive traders from trust.
Representative Arthur B. Rouse from Kentucky's Sixth District has introduced a bill raising rural letter carriers' salaries by ten percent. The parcel post has increased duties, and the carriers are underpaid. supporters urge passage and enactment into law.
The piece surveys David Hartley's early psycho physiological theory, notes Queen Wilhelmina's stance on socialism and temperance, and profiles Emperor Yoshihito of Japan. It also recalls St Rose of Lima's life and martyrdom, Lima's St Rose festival, and a 1813 Wellington victory sequence in Spain.
The D. M. Read Co announces Labor Day store closure. Beginning Tuesday the six o clock closing hour will resume. Saturday hours extend to nine o'clock.
A Veiling Section display highlights new styles including a bewitching Harem Veil with open mesh and bordered eyes, a Frame Veil in flowered net, and New Shetland Veils in white with black chenille dots. Motor Veils show shaded tints like coral and russet. many are washable chiffon and double shade designs.
A brief note describes dainty handbags for girls including colored saffion and morocco styles. Features highlighted are dainty lining, fitted compartments, a small coin purse for carfare and lunch money, and a tiny perfume bottle with a gold cap.
A silk Crepe Egypta displays rich color and versatile wear for cool or warm weather. Brocade versions promise elegant afternoon or evening coats. Onlookers note their glow unlike dull mummy wrappings. Plain 2.75 dollars and brocaded 3.25 dollars per yard, 40 inches wide. Come and see them.
An article recounts Wellington at San Sebastian during the Peninsular War with fording at the Bidassoa and failed Roille assaults, followed by the city’s storming and Wellington’s later France advance. It also notes a solar eclipse visible in parts of Canada and Europe and forecasts a future polar eclipse while warning about canine diet quality.
Fragmented household notes give advice on stain removal with potato water and sunflowers for mousetrap bait. Mentions fruit preservation with parakin, cleaning wings with corn meal, and a gelatine method for whipping cream. Content is garbled and shows many OCR errors.
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