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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

15

Commissioners snub inspector at Health Board meeting

At a special Health Board session Republicans David Wrench David M Trecartin and Bred Ives ordered Assistant Inspector Grace to report violations directly to the commissioners or the president. The meeting also discussed garbage delivery to the Asylum Street Plant and possible changes to meat stamps amid conflicting testimony from John Sinto and Hyman Friedman.

David Wrench David M. Trecartin D. S John T. King Asylum Street John Sinto Hamilton Street Hyman Friedman Reilly Street Grace Slaughter House Sinto Friedman

Lecture on China Tonight at First Presbyterian Church

J Wheaton Chambers will speak at the First Presbyterian Church this evening about his three years in China including the winter plague of 1910 and the 1911 12 revolution that led to the Chinese Republic. The lecture will feature lan tern slides and the men of Bridgeport are invited to attend.

First Presbyterian Church J. Wheaton Chambers China Mr. Chambers Chinese Republic Brotherhood Bridgeport

Lipton Lays Keel of Shamrock IV in Gosport Yard

Sir Thomas Lipton visited the Gosport shipyard to personally start the keel laying of Shamrock IV, the racing craft designed to challenge for the America's Cup now held in America. The article notes the vessel is built to compete against American yacht interests.

Gosport England Sir Thomas Lipton America

Judges Usurp Rights of the People Says Critic

An outspoken critic argues that the Supreme Court has become the final lawmaker, annulling Acts of Congress and governing the people. He cites Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln as opposing the doctrine, insisting the real issue is power usurped from the people.

Supreme Court of the United States Congress Jefferson Jackson Abraham Lincoln Supreme Court Lincoln Executive Legislative

Money Mad Our Struggle For Wealth Threatens Nation

A reform-era voice warns that greed for money breeds social harm and potential national crises. The speaker argues constant wealth pursuit undercuts patriotism and discipline, citing history of revolutions, colonial peace by work and pay, and a warning against luxury and neglect in a wealthier society.

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Poverty Is Safer Than Wealth by Dr Charles W Eliot

Dr Charles W Eliot argues that moral concerns should not blame poverty as a cause of evil. He contends that wealth fosters greater demoralization than poverty and questions church endorsement of living wage doctrine as a remedy.

Charles W. Eliot Harvard University

Gentle Health Gossip from a Vivid Ad Portrait

A satirical callout frames a medical promotion urging readers to cleanse the body with Cascarets. It depicts bilious feelings, yellow skin, headaches, and general ill temper as a reason to buy a 10 cent box to feel refreshed and cheerful tomorrow.

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