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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1913

Page

7

America Set Civilization Tone In Ferrero Paris Talk

Paris dec 6 America is seen as setting new civilization standards says Guglielmo Ferrero. He contrasts American progress with European values arguing quality yields to quantity and that art beauty and moral ideals risk erosion amid wealth and industrial growth.

Paris America Guglielmo Ferrero Ferrero Societe @es Conferences Etrangeres Europe M. Ferrero North South Amercet Phus United States Cicero

Special scalp specialist treatment for Olly Hall

A scalp treatment service is advertised for Olly Hall at 412 Security Building Mais Street. Contact number 1373 is provided. The note mentions Barriet Sher Woon in association with the service.

Olly Hall Barriet Sher Woon Mais St Seared

International court of arbitral justice proposed by Baldwin

Governor Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut urges a world tribunal of up to 15 members representing major nations. He favors a partial alliance of great powers with one representative each, allowing lesser powers to recognize and submit to the forum for adjudication. He lists Britain the US France Germany the Netherlands Belgium Denmark Sweden Norway Switzerland and China as likely ratifiers.

Washington International Court of Arbitral Justice Simeon B. Baldwin Connecticut American Society For the Gov Baldwin Great Britain United States France Germany Netherlands Belgium Denmark Sweden Norway Switzerland China Gov. Baldwin

Notts Speech: Carson Announces Ulster Volunteers Growth

Sir Edward Carson in Nottingham declared the Ulster volunteers have grown from 19,000 two years ago to 90,600. He stated they are perfectly determined and awaiting orders.

Nottingham Sir Edward Carson Ulster Volunteers

Westport Schoolhouse Closed Over Stovepipe Incident

Westport reaches two day closure of Cross Highway school after stovepipe fall during stove use. Director of schools George Bowman undecided on repairs, while residents criticize management and urge prompt reopening. Separate items note a plumber’s electric shock due to a live wire near Greens Farms, a Temple lodge meeting to elect officers, and obituaries and social notices.

Westport Cross Highway George Bowman James London London J. H. Dungeon Temple Lodge A. M A. Purdy Libby Wilson New York

Wart Remover and Cleaning Polish Ad at Cyrus Pharmacy

An advertisement promotes Cyrus Wart Remover claiming painless removal in days and lists sales at The Cyrus Pharmacy 252 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon Street. It also touts CleanEasy Best Hand Loaf polish for skin safe cleaning of stove, rust, grease, ink, paint, dirt, and clothing with a large can priced at 10 cents, manufactured by Wik Winn 246 Stratford Avenue.

Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Wik Winn Stratford Avenue

Broadway News Notes On Butler And Society Figures

Louis Le Brun reports on Bil Parker Butler's shift to Flushing life as bank director and humorist lead in anti poison ivy group. Birthday, anecdotes on authorship, Bible Sunday at Broadway Tabernacle, and a gossip-filled tour of marriages, athletes, and theatre figures in New York society.

Louis le Brun New York Bils Parker Butter Gelett Burgess Flushing Ben Davis Muscaine Io-way Butler Broadway Tabernacle First Bible Society American Bible Society Philadelphia American Society

Fairfield Events Include Cake Sale and School Tea

A large turnout attended a Congregational church cake sale in Fairfield with home baked goods and treats. Mrs. S. H. Wheeler hosted tea for Sherman School mothers in the Marine Avenue temporary building. Town selectmen are paying November bills at the town hall. The Trinity Woman’s Guild prepared a Christmas box for Hartford’s Comfort Club. A Polly the Milliner rehearsal was held for a Methodist church play with named cast members. Guests from New Canaan recently visited the Nichols home.

Fairfield Congregational Church S. H. Wheeler Sherman School Marine Avenue Town Hall Women’s Guild of the Trinity Church Comfort Club Hartford C. B. Buckley Polly King’s Daughters Methodist Church Mrs. Spicer M. R. Perry van Amburg Hattie Hawkins Dupont F. E. Lane McBurney A. C. Muser Miss Oliver Barbara Jennings

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Cold Relief

Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest cure for grippe or severe colds. Recommends taking every two hours for three doses to clear nasal passages and relieve headache fever and sore throat. Promises painless taste and no inconvenience at 25 cents in drug stores. Do not accept substitutes.

Pape

President Wilson’s Cold Steadily Improves

Washington December 6 President Wilson spent a third day in bed with a head and throat cold. White House physician Dr Cary T Grayson hopes he can take a short auto ride for fresh air today as he shows marked improvement. Several engagements yesterday were not kept with plans to have him at his desk by Monday.

Washington, D. C Wilson Cary T. Grayson White House

Battleships Too Big For Nation Dry Docks

Washington reports abnormal battleship development has outgrown dry docks built 16 years ago at Boston Portsmouth Mare Island and Charleston. Admiral Stanford says docks at New York Norfolk and Puget Sound are the only ones able to receive the largest battleships.

Washington Boston Portsmouth N. H Philadelphia Mare Island Cal Charleston S. C H. R. Stanford Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks New York Norfolk Puget Sound

Old Age Pension Bill Introduced in Senate

Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma chairs a new Senate bill creating an old age pension fund. The plan would authorize the postal savings bank to collect deposits and administer a cooperative life annuity system. Net earnings each year would be shared pro rata among contributors, including a share of premiums for deceased depositors who paid seven years prior.

Washington, D. C Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Senate Postal Savings Bank Mutual Savings Insurance Companies

Friends note Mr. Andrew Latzke’s health improves

The many friends of Mr. Andrew Latzke of 244 Seaview avenue will be pleased to learn after two weeks of illness he is now improving.

Andrew Latzke Seaview Avenue

Fragmented Public Notice Teases Unclear Action

The readable fragments mention a local public notice with an action and officials but lack clear details or context for dates or entities.

Wilson message steadies market amid tariff and currency notes

The market gains strength as President Wilson's message signals stability and progress on Mexican affairs and pending banking reform. Analysts see broader confidence, noting high grade bonds trading slightly below October 1907 levels and suggesting selective purchases despite the pullback. A separate fire in Lodi, New York damages the business district, with losses around 75000 dollars.

Taylor, Livingston & Co New York Stock Exchange Bridge- Port Arcade E. I. Chapman, Manece Wilson Congress

Shriners Session Planned At Eagles Hall Monday Evening

A ceremonial session of Pyramid temple A R O N M 8 will be held at Eagles hall next Monday. A large class will be initiated followed by a lunch where notable guests are expected. The officers aim to recruit 2000 members by 1915 to fund a shrine temple. Memorial tributes will honor Walter Millard Fleming founder and first imperial potentate, Ethelbert F n past imperial potentate, and Stewart Sumner temple recorder for 31 years.

Pyramid Temple Eagles’ Hall Walter Millard Fleming Order of Shriners Ethelbert F. N Stewart Sumner Dot Sumner S. B. Sumner Increase Sumner Berkshire County Dot Main Wall Street Superior Court Fairfield County

Philippine Officials Resign Posts

Manila reports C. M. Cotterman director of the bureau of posts and Richard Campbell judge of the court of first instance resigned their positions today.

Manila C. M. Cotterman Bureau of Posts Richard Campbell Court of First Instance

Aid for Exporters Directory of South American buyers ready

Washington December 6 The department of commerce completed a directory of South American firms likely to purchase American goods and is preparing it for distribution to exporters.

Washington Department of Commerce

Cabinet Women Back Egg Boycott Across Nation

Washington December reports cabinet wives and prominent women including Myre Themes Marshall wife of the vice president Mrs Robert M Latollette and other officers backing an egg boycott movement. A petition to Congress seeks relief from food monopolies and a declaration of price reductions attributed to demand shifts. Prices have fallen ahead of Christmas while organizers say the boycott timing is near.

Washington Myre Marshall Robert M. Latollette Abbert B. Cumming Noerie Wilie Toe Congress Philadelphia Chicago Pittebeach Rensap City

Naturalization Paper Filing Rules Clarified by Judge

Pittsburgh reports Judge Chaes P. Orr ruled against Lindsey and in favor of August Eichhorst under a June 2% naturalization act. The decision seeks to enforce timely filing of final papers and the transfer of palsete papers to the federal docket.

Pittsburgh Congress Chae P. Orr United States Lindsey August Hichhorst Lindsey Ben Orr Bichhorst Iniet States

Children die in blaze during parents dance

Coring, N. Dec. 6 Two children Madge 15 and Theodore 5 of Judson Ripley a Thuratem farmer were burned to death when a fire destroyed their home while parents Ripley and others attended a dance. Three other children were rescued by rescuers.

Coring Madge Theodore Judson Ripley Thuratem Mele Tors Ami Ripley

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Hector Granet Viverols Auyenne M. Granet Viverois Dijon Dubard Broadway Thompson Ve. ‘Thompson Maude "Thompson Ralph “Shorty’ Thompson Yale Syracuse New ‘Haven Thompson Shorty McCoy No Japan Selby Nat Goodwin Buetlers Corbett Rothwell Montreal Edward Hugh Sothern Julia Marlowe Virginia Harned New Orleans England Spain Sothern Halifax Theatre Royal Spring Gardens John T. Raymond Col. Sellers Mark Twain Nova Scotia Lord Dundreary Mrs. Belmont Gotham St. Nicholas Brooklyn Theatre Lillian Russell Alexander P. Moore Iowa Wrigley’s Wrigley Lodi N. Y Shriners Philippine
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