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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
12
A ruling by the Oregon state welfare commission sets a minimum wage of 4.36 for all women in covered occupations and caps work at 54 hours weekly, with an apprentice rate of 2.25 per week. The decision, effective in 69 days, outlines employment terms and worker entitlements.
The report lists 175 species of conifers, noting widespread distribution of white pine and western hemlock, with several species confined to eastern or western regions. California redwood shows strong timber strength, useful for cabinets and molding, while Colorado work aligns with Engelmann spruce. The piece discusses oxygen-releasing roles and wood qualities for manufacturing and trade shifts.
A 19th century ad warns mothers about a harmful syrups and tonics for children. The copy urges avoiding unsafe remedies and suggests consulting a druggist for safe doses to prevent illness in infants and toddlers.
Congressman argues the money trust sits above industrial trusts, shaping, directing and taxing the common people. Brandeis is cited on credit monopoly, Pujo findings, and the need to curb Wall Street power to free industries and savings from financial control.
Chicago women voters will face tobacco haze at the polls next spring as the Political League asks election commissioners to ban smoking. Officials say no law allows prohibiting smoking at polling places.
Rev. S. Hall Young known as the Mushing Parson of Alaska speaks at 7 45 P M in the First Presbyterian chapel corner State and Myrtle He returns from a voyage along Alaska southern eastern and northwestern coasts crossing toward Siberia near the Pole with his son in law Captain Kieglchmidt and party He reports a grand outing with polar wear walrus caribou brown bear and other game He visited Presbyterian missions explored new territory and attended the Yukon presbytery meeting at Ledward in September He plans to recount his adventures and tonight there will be a 90 collection
A Hartford Connecticut Internal Revenue Service notice directs residents in Rhode Island and Connecticut to register names and addresses of all income taxpayers. Those earning 3000 dollars or more annually must report by March 1 1914 or face penalties under the 1913 act.
An offer from Wright Laboratory invites Indies of Bridgeport and vicinity to share a gold purse by trying Wash-O. The ad touts Wash-O as an efficient household cleaner that saves labor, whitens clothes, and could cut washing time in half. Four days remain to participate.
Testimonial letter from J H St Clair of Went Point Nebraska praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble relief after trying many medicines. Notary confirms act and deed dated November 15 1311 with notary F D Hunker. Swamp Root advertised by A D Krause Drugist as product source.
An advertisement urges sending ten cents to Dr Silmers Co in Binghamton New York for a complete sise bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It claims high effectiveness and mentions Bridgeport Daily Farmer. Bottles are said to be available at local drug stores.
The Nobel Peace prizes were announced in Oslo with Senator Blinn Root of New York receiving the 1912 award and Senator Henrie LaFontaine of Brussels, Belgium, awarded the 1918 prize. LaFontaine formerly led the International Peace Bureau in Berne Switzerland.
Forty girl pupils fled in night attire from a fire at a girls' boarding school at the corner of Hops and Meeting streets in Providence. The blaze started in an unoccupied addition. about 20 rooms were damaged by smoke and water. Loss estimated under 25 000. School sessions continued.
The Fairfield County Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers held a semi annual meeting in Fairfield at the Fair field Congregational church to reunite East Weirferd West Fairfield and Southwest Conference. Officers and committee chairmen were elected for a one year term and delegates from across the county attended. The article notes the association s long history dating to 1700 and recounts prior church locations and leadership. A separate court note reports Leo Ball arrest for driving an automobile through Spring street.
At a public hearing on street sprinkling the common council heard property owners favor water or oil sprinkling on various streets. Beechwood Avenue and Madison, Helen, Iranistan, Liberty, and Shelton streets sought sprinkler oil or water, while Wheeler Avenue and Deacon Street residents opposed sprinkling until repair. One taxpayer urged crushed stone and a street roller.
Westport residents note a Child's Welfare club gathering at Library hall tomorrow at 8 pm with Rev. RD Putney speaking on The Delinquent Child. A cake sale at Miss E Welgns on State street Saturday aids Christmas gifts for needy townsfolk.
An ad advises men with backache, kidney pain, nervous spells, and poor sleep to use Moley Sidney Pills to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and bladder. Ends with store reference Hindie's Deaf Store-aAdy.
New Haven December reports state superintendent John A. Crampton seeks farmer cooperation to raise pheasants at the Madison state game preserve. About 1 009 ring necked birds are held there and selling eggs to farmers for hatching could yield profit through future sales of young birds.
Sufferers have been cured for twenty years by MUS Rheumatic Weme y. It gives relief in twenty four hours. One bottle will cure most cases. Guaranteed remedy. Available at all drug stores or direct on receipt of price. One dollar per bottle. Hit Medicine Co. 117 East 24th Street New York.
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