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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
14
The listing proclaims American made clothing as the best for men and invites readers to visit for perfection in suits and overcoats. It advertises items ranging from 15 to 25 dollars and mentions a 20 dollar range with a variety of options.
A list of marriages and death notices from Norwalk, Westport, Danbury, Norwalk area towns, and surrounding communities. Entries include November weddings such as GABYNES GKE LLY in Brookyn and GILDOTTI WOLTERS in Danbury, plus numerous obituaries for residents like Mary Meade and George Dome. The notices reference dates in late November, with multiple couples and families named.
The second half of 1914 opened amid money scarcity and labor layoffs worsened by Europe's war. By October 1 unemployment peaked, then orders and conversions reduced joblessness as many mills resumed. Foreign trade showed a mixed recovery with October imports at 140 million and exports at 195 million, yielding a favorable balance. Bank clearings fell but were stabilizing. 1,560 business failures in October reflected money shortages. Dividend disbursements held steady, while rail earnings rose modestly. Copper demand strengthened, pig iron output eased, and gold production hit a high for the year. Despite war, Europe and South Africa kept supplying, and the U.S. remained a world power. Preparedness and policy aimed to avoid hindering business.
Dr J T R Neal of Greenville South Carolina with 30 years experience endorses Foley Kidney Pills as the best kidney remedy. He says none equal it for kidney, backache, rheumatism and bladder ailments in 50c and 1.00 sizes from Hindie’s Drug Stores.
The editorial denounces prohibitionists who sought to police home life arguing such spying violates personal liberty. It notes California voters rejected prohibition by about 200000 and cites a proposed law punishing second home wine service. Also reports a federal grand jury indictment of the Central Railroad of New Jersey on rebating, a Lexington experimental station quarantine, and a fatal freight train holdup with three killed and three injured between Toledo and Cleveland.
The fire board requests a total appropriation of 388705 for the department this year an increase of 198090 over last year. The commission considers needs must be met and asks 3823 695 for regular operations and proposes adding staff and benefits. Private donations will fund technical books for the department library. Edward Haspell, recently on leave, may receive half pay and back pay. George Henry Bodley’s application to join the department is under review. Financial confidence rises as stock exchanges renew and Secretary McAdoo plans to remain in the South this week.
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