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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
12
Congressman Jeremiah Donovan announces new Department of Agriculture poultry bulletins for farmers. He has sent literature on modern chicken farming methods to raisers in his district, encouraging interested readers to request the latest poultry bulletins by forwarding names.
Andrew Walker aged 69 died after a brief illness at his Rose Hill district home Southport He served in the Tenth Massachusetts and the 17th New York and held Masonic and Royal Arch memberships His funeral will be led by Westport’s Temple Lodge No 66 F and A M Henry G Wetherell’s funeral was held at his brother in law’s home 385 William Street Noroton with Dr Gerald H Beard assisting Thomas Case died after a lengthy illness at Fitch’s Soldiers Home Noroton He served as a private in Co H First Connecticut Volunteers and his funeral is planned with his daughter Mrs Ids Stroud of 547 avenue involved
A Barron Financial News Service report notes New York Stock Exchange trading to resume on a restricted basis. The governing committee approved rules allowing limited floor dealings from December 12 with cash or regular-way settlements and minimum prices. Stocks admitted to dealings will be those designated by the committee and subject to its supervision and rules, with prior clearing arrangements reinstated for affected stocks.
The Survey Press Bureau reports Congress allowed foreign built ships to adopt American status. Thirty four vessels seek to fly the U S flag, with twenty five owned by United Fruit. Each ship becomes a corporation with nominal capital and a risk shift to owners. Debate centers on admiralty liability, corporate structure, and possible federal changes for stricter accountability.
Secretary Bryan announced that Charles M Schwab will not have Fore River Shipbuilding build submarines for a belligerent. Schwab yielded to President Wilsons view after consulting eminent international lawyers. The contract had been valued up to 50 million dollars and was to be shipped in sections to Europe. Schwab spoke with the President and agreed not to deliver submarines for any belligerent during the war. Ensign Earl W Robinson of the U S Navy was convicted of larceny and sentenced to five years in Concord New Hampshire.
The notice outlines stock loans admitted to dealings on the Exchange and those not admitted, with a list of stocks and bonds affected. It notes loans not admitted will stand until further notice unless agreed otherwise, and mentions a suicide by a man named H. Henry in a Brooklyn hotel leaving a note citing divine command.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to keep a jar of Musterole for prompt relief from sore throats bronchitis croup and related ailments. It claims use for adults as well and lists conditions including rheumatism neuralgia and chest colds with a hospital size offered at $2.50. The ad cautions buyers to seek the genuine product from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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