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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
17
A compilation of practical home tips covers stain removal for hands with baking soda and pumice mixed with hydrogen peroxide, silver cleaning with table salt, brass cleaning with wood ashes and lemon juice, and glove cleaning with naphtha and soap. It also notes alcohol for woolens, plus brief items on the Torrington mill project, salaries in the House, and a New York state land purchase for an agricultural college site.
Hudson Falls resident Dudley Earl Van Wirt testified at the John Doe inquiry that he sent a $500 campaign contribution written on the Flood & Van Wirt Engineering company check to George M. Palmer. Lawyers say the testimony points to possible indictment by District Attorney Whitman. Palmer, long time Democratic state leader and former assembly figure, has been a candidate for attorney general.
Junior class meeting at noon in room 16 and a 3 PM basketball game against Meriden with Capt Banks leading the red and black team. Also reports from Silver City note Meriden’s fast lineup. prelim between second team and Singers at 2 15. Ed Page reports on college plays and Mc Reynolds beef bill. Hartford Times discusses workers compensation change and Be ef trust probe. Strassburg court martial fines for Alsatian insults.
The ad touts diamonds as the premier gift and stresses confidence in purchasing. It highlights years of honorable dealing and careful selection by experienced men. Buyers save middlemen profits by purchasing direct from manufacturers.
A promotional piece advertises a wide range of items from baby pins and bracelets to watches and tea sets with prices listed from pennies to hundreds of dollars. It promises guaranteed goods, refunds if not as represented, and offers evening store hours with a note that selections will be held for customers.
A Trumbull breeder will mount a 40 by 40 foot display at the Rosedale dock for next week’s poultry show. The miniature farm includes 1,500 one day old White Leghorn chicks, incubators with eggs, and farm buildings and equipment used on a modern twenty first century farm. Secretary F C Crane of the association offers premium rules and entry details. he can be reached at 885 Boston avenue or by phone 711-4. Managua events follow with former presidents and leaders elected in orderly polling December 12.
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