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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
13
A scrambled onion joke story from the Hartford Courant spreads a hypnotic, at times feverish reaction among readers. The piece notes unusual purchases and bizarre alarms about the onion’s influence, with garbled phrases and dubious quotes highlighting the odd civic buzz.
A fragmentary opinion piece laments betrayals in marriage and divorce court. It contrasts Mrs Blake and her husband Dr Blake with a former Mrs Mackay, arguing women suffer unequally and praise or condemn depends on wealth, power, and perceived virtue.
The piece lauds Bernard Shaw as a clear eyed critic and social satirist who mocks hypocrisy and exposes flaws in society. It compares his to Socrates, notes his criticisms of Belgian refugees and German nations, and argues Shaw’s disagreeable style serves a healing purpose, acting as a cathartic medicine for public health and morals.
Historical reflection questions why judges face age limits while governors do not. Citing Marcus Holcomb and Simeon Baldwin, the piece notes judges may rely on routine experience, while governors face complex duties and oversight, suggesting a rational basis for limits may be lacking. It discusses decision reliability and the differing natures of judicial versus executive duties.
The piece argues age-related influence on office holders and weighs two year governor terms against eight year judge terms. It endorses Baldwin as a capable governor and expresses confidence that Holcomb would likewise serve with vigor and satisfaction, wishing him a strong administration.
The article marks George Sterling born December 1 1869 in Sag Harbor New York as a California bard and eloquent defender of peace. It notes his East upbringing and education at St Charles College Ellicott City Md his move to California to work for uncle Frank Havens and his early verse praised by critics.
The article profiles Russian general Rennenkampf, praising his picturesque image and popularity since the Russo Japanese War. It notes strict discipline, harsh punishments for cowardice, and a famed episode where he allegedly punished a retreating nobleman. It contrasts his Cossack horsemen with the superior Japanese infantry and leaders.
The English dramatist Susanna Centlivre rose to fame in the early 18th century. Born around 1680, she endured multiple marriages and widowhood, wrote hit comedies and a tragedy, and staged works at Drury Lane including The Perjured Husband Wonder a Woman Keeps a Secret The Busy Body and A Bold Stroke for a Wife. Her plays were once revolutionary for their bold contents.
Dowager Queen Alexandra of England, born December 1, 1844 in Denmark, joins septuagenarians. The article details her royal connections across Europe, her family, and kin to monarchs of involved nations. It also notes her simple diet and abstention from most meats and beverages.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a fast relief for itching burning and raw or scaly skin. It claims immediate soothing and rapid recovery, urging buyers to stop wasting money on other treatments and requesting feedback on imitations.
Read Co presents 1857 era men s wear featuring wool bath robes in dark gray and red or blue, blanket robes in blue gray and white, and house coats priced from 3 50 to 10 00. Also advertised are rag rugs, colonial bedroom carpets, Admiral suits for children, Christmas aprons, kitchen aprons, and a new glove sale with black white gray and tan options discounted from 1 25 to 1 00.
Advertises two weekly dainty specials featuring box of eleven varieties including Jiavamels and Montones for 85 cents and Bugar Wafers described as delectable and wholesome at 29 cents.
The Ladies of St Patrick's parish will host a whist in the parish hall on Paraltel street Wednesday evening. This is the first in a series of whists during the winter for the benefit of the parish. A large attendance is anticipated.
We feature an unequaled selection of rubber and elastic goods including water bottles and syringes. Prices start at 50 cents for bulb syringes and rise to $2.25 for larger items. Stock is guaranteed and includes anklets knee caps abdominal supports and various bandages.
Melbourne's Age comments on former President Taft's Monroe doctrine stance regarding Canada in potential conflict with Germany. It flags the claim as potentially world changing and questions if it signals a shift away from long standing U S policy.
New Haven December 1 Democrats from fifteen towns in the Third Congressional district plan a testimonial dinner for Congressman Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden, who retires on March 4. District chairmen of the fifteen town committees participate.
Yesterday a council named Donnell of thin city as chairman of the committee on arrangements. Huch Pron of Wallingford was appointed temporary treasurer. The dinner will be limited to guests and probably held the first week in January.
President Wilson writes Congressman Gardner detailing war needs and requests a personal discussion before finalizing plans. He notes he may meet Mr Gardner soon and aims to present his views in person. In other items, Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad shops at Chickasha, Oklahoma lay idle, throwing workers off the job amid tense city unrest. police and firemen faced a crowd attack on East Side tenement residents, with protesters numbering about 1,000.
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