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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
9
Mayor Wilson urged the Connecticut Company to make Fairfield avenue passable, arguing the city has power to pave the street and charge the company if it fails. The piece accuses the mayor of avoiding action against the trolley monopoly while traffic, pedestrians, and business suffer amid years of poor conditions.
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald of Boston urged regional growth through Connecticut river navigation, river and rail transport, and expanded manual training. He argued the South American market and canal access demand renewed New England effort, warning railroads and stressing education reforms to prepare skilled workers for a booming era.
F W Hurd’s condemnation price of 311950 for land needed for the new high school remains unsigned as the Board of Education waits for his decision by Friday. A special meeting is set for Monday to decide the next steps. The board also heard notes on the open air school plan, school consolidations, and building funds with about 60,000 needed to finish three ongoing projects. Educators plan another special meeting to act once Hurd’s position is known.
A reflective piece contrasts ripe fruit with artificial processes and warns against flaunting wealth. It urges restraint and self reliance, noting an empty pocketbook can reveal character and that true friends help without insult or stinginess.
An editorial praising Sumter High School notes Dr P P Claxton’s commendation of 8 BH Simonds and Mr Bilmeade’s figures showing low dropout rates. It highlights separate seating, military company influence, and the superintendent’s emphasis on individuality. Strong support from university leaders endorses the program as a model for keeping students engaged and progressing.
A fragmented report describes Lady Warwick as a socialist commander at a fete today. Mentions include miners barbers and bartenders among participants, with references to reconciling and felicitations from Count Warwick and royal associates.
Report covers Hartford meeting of Democratic members elect with George H. Forster urging party pledges and duty. A 17 member steering committee was formed to draft bills with Senate leaders, plus measures to regulate lobbying and ensure attendance. Also includes a long note on socialite Countess of Warwick and a Want Ads line.
The first American production of Rast Lynne drew mixed reviews forty nine years ago yet became the century’s most popular drama. Based on Mrs. Henry Wood’s East Lynne, the work thrived on tours across the United States and Canada, shaping barnstorming theatre and large city revivals. Cincinnati also reports a jewel heist, two masked men stealing 2100,000 in gems from Adolph Weybell’s store while overpowering clerk Edward Roelker. The public is reminded of a Turkish Bath Gikea at the Aus.
Practical article explains how constant winter feeding supports birds when natural food is scarce. Emphasizes accessible scraps and garden trimmings as makeshift foods, and notes feeding helps sustain bird populations during harsh weather. Addresses concerns about fostering dependency and urges nationwide generosity to wildlife.
Gift suggestions include Misses Arctics priced from 80 cents to 81.75 and children's Arctics from 80 cents to 1.55. Boys rain coats range from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars. other coats from 2.00 to 12.00 dollars, up to 15.00 in places. The ad promotes practical gifts to please children and keep them warm.
The D. M. Read Co. showcases models seen only weeks, featuring wide bedford cords diagonals storms serges tweeds and satin lined suits. Original prices 30 to 38 dollars reduced to 16 50 to 25 dollars with lines and fine tailoring noted and no duplicates.
Two new fabrics available in the Wash Goods Section include Silk and Cotton Ratine a heavy rough weave with 60 percent silk offering fine lustre and strong weight suitable for gowns evening coats scarves bags draperies and furnishings in rose lotus blue tan and black priced 69 cents per yard and Marquise Crepe a crepey lightly flecked weave in light blue rose pink lilac champagne and silver gray for gowns 39 cents per yard 27 inches wide.
Describes dainty bewitching aprons for sewing tea service chafing dish use and everyday wear with embroidery lace and ruffles in many styles. Priced 25 39 50 cents and up. Also aprons for waitresses parlor maids nurses samples shown at Underwear Section main floor and a large stock on the second floor.
Store offers lightened stock due to mild weather with reductions across coats, dress goods on main floor. Prices show broad cuts from value ranges up to 1.75 and 3.75 per unit, with goods marked down to lower figures as noted.
Catalog notes dainty linen handkerchief patterns featuring dragonflies bumblebees butterflies katydids and spiders with flowers such as foxgloves fuchsias clover poinsettias tiger lilies wild roses and more. Prices listed are 25 and 50 cents.
The article advises early feeding to lure migratory birds for insect control, suggesting October or November start. It describes shelters and feeding stations with hayseed, suet, and fat pork to attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees, and emphasizes watching from windows. It notes wire netting to protect fat from pests and mentions German feeding programs in parks and forests as models.
An opinion from the Attorney General says the Governor has power to revoke a certificate for public accountability misconduct. The State Board of Public Accountants faced charges. the board argued otherwise, but the charges were sustained and a revocation was recommended.
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