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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
3
United Press reports from Washington that winter wheat planted for 1911 reached 32,643,000 acres, up from 29,301 in 1909 and 31,656,000 in 1826, with a projected 1912 fall area about 13 percent below 1910. By December 1 the crop condition stood at 1 percent of normal, with figures near 326 and 85.8 for respective years.
Washington December 8 The perennial contests for seats in the house are on before the elections committee. Notices in eight districts were read and referred. The contest includes Raymond J. Jodoin versus W Higgins Republican in Connecticut.
The New Haven debate centers on the Public Utilities Commission plan to withhold all evidence and records in accident inquiries, allowing private witness examination while only publishing conclusions. Critics argue it mirrors old railroad secrecy, while supporters defend public interest and advocacy for accessible hearings.
A Journal-Courier representative quoted Mr. Bolande urging the lic utilities commission to publish all non-justice jeopardizing details of investigations. He warned that a closed door approach and only issuing public findings would undermine public service aims and erode public confidence.
The Seaside Club failed to approve raising annual dues from 25 to 36 dollars, threshold two thirds not reached. The meeting also adopted amendments to post candidate names ten days before election and to post delinquents in the future, noting the club had not previously posted delinquents.
Yale class of 1915 physical tests reveal more tall men, with heights from five feet to six feet five and a tenth inches. Average age remains 19, while 1915 averages exceed 1914 by three tenths of an inch and four pounds. Top scorer is H. A. Pumpelly of Oswego with 1657.9 points. Sheffield School, N. 8, Tether ofton, Ohio leads with 2627 points.
Putnam December item notes delays in the release of Souvenir Taylor's History of Legislature The project faced slow progress due to members not sending photographs and personal histories yet The source cites a $4000 appropriation by the last legislature under Governor Baldwin and includes a Punch magazine quote for contrast
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as fast relief for indigestion. It claims the tablet provides digestion elements, rests the stomach, prevents souring and gas, and promotes nutrient absorption. Free sample requests come from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
Representative George B. Chandler urged caution toward quick reforms in an address at Chandler’s talk in Norfolk Connecticut. He warned the past offers lessons on temperance, frugality, faith, and steady progress over sudden “will to the wisp” shortcuts, urging history teachers to bridge past and present for sane policy. The Mary Silliman Chapter DAR meets next Monday at 3 PM in Odd Fellows hall Broad Street. members urged to attend.
Veteran police officer Elbert L. Ruggles was unanimously re elected commander of Elias Howe Post No 3 G A R at the annual meeting in Main street post rooms. Other officers named include Wilder Crossley Seley French Scarritt and more with installation planned for January and a musicale event next week by the Women’s Relief Corps. department officers to visit December 2.
A London hotel scene shows politician Mr Dash confiding to a stranger about East tensions. the man leads him through rooms to whisper he knows nothing of the topic. A contrasting tale follows of a Englishman invited to Long Island hunting, where the American warns of danger and the Briton agrees to join for spice and risk.
New York December 8 The Seat ground has been broken for the School of Journalism at Columbia University. The project follows Joseph Pulitzer's $2,000,000 gift and will be located at South Field near Broadway and 116th Street. The plan includes a complete newspaper plant to be used by the Columbia School of Journalism.
Greenwich reports an amateur farm club raised a $600 fund for agriculture with members including Gare Rockefeller and George Lauder Jr. Dr Wilhelm Miller of Country Life spoke on gardens. George T. Powell of the Agricultural Experiment Association will speak next.
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