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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
9
The notice states Daily Edition and Weekly Edition are entered in the Bridgeport Post Office as second class matter. It marks classification for mailing and distribution in the publication cycle.
Queen Alexandra widow of King Edward VII marks her seventieth birthday today born December 1 1844. The Dowager Queen resides at Marlborough House with rooms matching Buckingham Palace and keeps a fond interest in flowers dogs and a private pet cemetery.
Hawarden in Filint shire, North Wales, famed as Gladstone's residence, marks the Saint Denniol festival with legends surrounding the patron saint and the library named for him. The piece notes Hawarden Castle dating from 1753 and Bardsey Island’s December 1 saints festival once a pilgrimage center for cures, now fading in Welsh Cambrian descendants.
Liberians honor United States of Liberia and celebrate Mrs Newport’s Day marking Monrovia’s capture. The festival notes Independence Day on July 26 and hints at a centennial observance of the American Colonization Society founded in 1816 by Rev. Dr. Samuel Hopkins of Newport R I.
An editorial argues Bridgeport city government costs and salaries are high, yet the city overall delivers greater value than private monopolies. It cites gas company payments, officer salaries, and total city expenditures around two million, claiming if all city business followed gas-like private operation costs would rise to four and a half million. It acknowledges weaknesses but concludes city government gives more for the money.
A commentary argues railroads may seek reasonable rate increases if law and fair valuation support them. It condemns exploiting mismanagement by wreckers as a reason for higher charges and urges stockholders to ensure honest stewardship to avoid burdening the public.
Springfield residents debate whether the water department should be a co ordinate branch of city government or remain a separate department. The Springfield Union credits past leaders and chief engineer Elbert E. Lochridge for its success and argues that joint oversight with the mayor and council is preferable. It says the department’s status matters little to operations or profits and emphasizes public pride in the system.
The article argues American farmers are forward looking, contrasting them with global peers. It highlights the National Grange platform supporting women's suffrage, anti-liquor sales, anti-monopoly measures, good roads, rail freight limits, postal improvements, and farmer access to trading centers, framing a future of progress alongside labor unions.
The text recalls the Virginia legislature backing a project, the 1821 arrival of colonists who founded Monrovia in 1822, and Monrovia becoming capital with Liberia’s republic founded in 1847. It notes prominent American presidents of the canalization society, cites population details of Liberia, and remarks on US descendants’ political influence despite being a minority.
The entry traces December as the twelfth month, noting its 718 B C origin when Numa Pompilius added two months and restructured the year from ten to twelve. It explains December derives from decem meaning ten, and that Romulus’s calendar began in March with January and February added later.
The piece surveys historic December name changes from Amazonius to Helighmonat and Christmonat, notes Saxon year starts, then shifts to Dr. William Temple Hornaday born today in Plainfield Indiana fifty nine years ago. It highlights his 17 years directing the New York Zoological Park and his conservation work including the Wichita bison herd and writings like Our Vanishing Wild Life. Also mentions Prof. A W Kirkaldy turning sixty six today and remarks on the Panama Canal’s economic impact.
Mrs Joseph H Whitcomb opens her home at 447 Shelton Street Friday afternoon for a reception and whist in aid of the Queen's Daughters. Musical numbers will be included and proceeds go to aid the needy and ill of the city.
George Turney a Bridgeport resident and veteran builder died at Grace Hospital New Haven aged 81 He was born in Long Hill 1830 and carried out notable projects including Bridgeport High School He remained active in business despite reverses and leaves a wife and daughter Ida The family name is linked to St John’s Lodge Stratford dating to 1865
Percy Meldon former director of the Poli Stock company suffered a serious accident in Milwaukee after falling through an unfastened trap at the Schubert theatre. He broke two ribs and bruised his body as friends and admirers in the city learn of his misfortune.
William Haywood of the International Workers of the World says he will return to the United States to lead the textile dispute in Lawrence Massachusetts. A lockout is feared as mill firemen have agreed to arbitration and strike breakers are readied by employers. The report also notes road improvements on major routes to New Haven and Boston, with advisories for motorists traveling through Bridgeport Stratford and Derby toward New Haven and beyond.
A 500 party hosted by Lieutenant and Mrs. G P Sanger at 65 Alpine Avenue featured prize winners Anna Young, Rosaline Wrenn, and Aurora Nordstrom after about one and a half hours of play. A luncheon followed with music and singing, notably Florence Goulden in fine voice, among a guest list of Misses Lucy Killian and many others.
Read about fur coats in Hudson and French seal Natural Pony Sable Squirrel Marmot and other furs with scarves muffs and novelties in fashionable designs Moderate prices. Women handkerchiefs various fineness Initiated and plain hemstitched styles Men linen and all linen options Children white or color designs Mailing folders and envelopes offered Handkerchief section main floor.
Wide shadow and Valenciennes laces priced 25 cts to 1.00 a yard for camisoles and garter styles. Flouncings in Shadow Chantilly and Lyons lace range 9 to 27 inches, for dancing frocks. Real and imitation chiny laces in white and ecru for fine linens. Extra values in French and German vals for lawn aprons lingerie and boudoir caps. Brocaded Argentine patterns in lotus blue light blue pink yardwide 45 cts. Brocaded crepes self-colored shades 27 inches wide 50 cts. Printed crepe two thirds silk 36 inches 75 cts. Wash Goods Section main floor.
Warner Bros fire department hosts a grand carnival and dance at Seaside Institute starting Friday night December 5, with sessions on the 6th, 8th and 9th. Dancing begins at 8 with Speidel's Orchestra, pool tables available, and gifts for attendees. Committee members and the institute sell tickets.
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