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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
8
Orde explains a timber investment over thirty to sixty years, arguing that early gains from stumpage may yield substantial future profits. He cites 10,000,000 trees logged and a potential 2.5 million dollars in thirty years, noting a son Bobby’s steady income and a child’s future fortune. He jokes about Bobby’s attic plans and his pocket money.
Stewart Edward White of Detroit and partners discuss advancing up to 75000 on a northern stumpage mortgage. Collateral pledged is Boom company stock indorsed in blank with risk of foreclosure. They weigh annual interest around 10 percent and potential large equity in the property if notes are met.
The narrative describes tense talk about selecting a new president with Bobby, followed by routine actions of a man named Newmark. He makes payments, returns to his study, observes his surroundings, and contemplates his plans while interacting with Mallock and others at a formal dinner. He resolves on a course of action.
Greenwich residents heard a tall yarn about an octogenarian who allegedly tried to carry a church on his back. Theodore Newton Sears, a veteran sea rover, spun the tale and charged a man $10 for amusement. Captain Palmer, voiced as a sea dog, lent $2,000 to a church venture and was said to be involved in a mock struggle over the church’s fate. The episode ended with Newton paying $10, claiming amusement and a fine.
A probate court notice from Bridgeport Connecticut announces proceedings in the District of Bridgeport. The brief item indicates legal actions within the probate system and directs interested parties to follow official filings for case details and deadlines.
Local adv urges readers to buy Frisbie's pies for dinner, promising a range of kinds and guaranteed satisfaction. Advertisement emphasizes availability at all stores and urges immediate purchase.
Superintendent F H Beede objects to tutoring in Waterbury and New Haven public schools. He notes little tutoring occurs in grammar schools, mainly in high school departments during summer makeups. He says the Board of Education would disapprove if the issue were raised and that compensation for tutoring exists but is not widespread.
The Telephone Bulletin honors Mr. George Betts as the dean of telephone managers, noting his thirty plus years as head of Bridgeport operations and his role in shaping the system from early switching to the common battery era. It highlights his leadership at Betts division and his long association with the Connecticut and Southern New England companies as the first manager of a nationwide system.
S. B. Thing & Co. offers a limited Friday sale of surplus jet fabrics in A and B widths. The large assortment includes teat styles and various feathers. Prices and details are aimed at clearing stock for a holiday display. Sale runs for a few days only at 1153 Main Street.
Ballots received will be sorted by district and the Aldermen notified of results in Saturday mail. Readers include Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy W E Wright D Hartigan McNamara McNamara East Main St Barnum Ave W Nichols Stratford Central Aves cor Main State Sts cor Congress St cor East Main St and Barnum Ave.
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