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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
21
Bridgeport based UGEPORT Evening Farmer issues listing its publication name The Farmer Publishing Co. at Parmer Building 177 179 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Conn with editorial rooms 1287 and business office 1203 and contact information.
A poem urges immediate action to ease holiday shopping. A woman advocates starting early to help reformers and Santa Claus with timely stocking or shoe gifts. Clerks benefit from shoppers arriving in the morning.
Editorial notes recount J Bruce Ismay born in Liverpool fifty one years ago as head of White Star and IMMC, son of Thomas Henry Ismay, with career spanning Ismay Imrie and the White Star Line. Also noted are Johnson and Webster dictionaries, Calepini polyglot work, and other linguistic milestones. A brief sketch of Fred Warner Carpenter details his service with Taft and Bangkok mission. The item ends with Mexicans observing Our Lady of Guadalupe amidst festival pilgrims.
The December observance of Guadalupe Day in Mexico remains a deep religious rite. Pilgrims flock to Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, seeking divine intervention amid political turmoil and banditry, while the revered shrine holds treasures and miracles in the national memory.
Catalog excerpt lists Goodyear Bear Brand boots across men’s to children’s sizes with price ranges from $0.60 to $6.50. Mentions plain and rolled edge varieties for men boys youths and women and encourages asking for the Goodyear brand.
The Farmer condemns New Haven railroad looting by insiders who diluted assets with inflated securities and giant commissions. It cites dividend ruin, 10,474 women and many men losing income, and calls Connecticut officials and legislators to account for lax supervision and railroad influence.
Read Co Established 1857 offers chafing dishes copper and nickel plated with lamps and stove options from 3.98 to 22.50. Accessories include spoons coasters and condiment sets. Table kettles percolators trays and casseroles in nickel copper brass glass and pottery. Silk messaline petticoats 2.98 to 5.00. Basement displays in red maroon black shades and evening wear.
Imported brown baskets in all kinds and styles for hanging vines flowers and fruit. Includes standard flower baskets, scrap baskets, low trays, and oval or round shallow baskets for rohs sandwiches or tea cakes. Basement displays plus Farmer's Almanac shopping list and Christmas blotter. second floor access.
The sales event offers dainty gowns at deep discounts with silk valued at $2.00 a yard, now $1.39. Features include dress goods, silk and wool items, marabout neckwear and muffs, trimming by the yard, and a pearls display with values up to $12.50.
A sprawling clump of commentary discusses stockholder action, Hennessy’s savings from contract cancellations, and Warrenite bids. It notes Hearst editors praising Arthur Brisbane on his birthday and surveys President Wilson travel, Balkan powers, and Mexican affairs with satirical, opinionated tone.
One cent a word want ad items advertise a wide mix of low priced goods from handbags and ribbons to sweaters, purses, socks, tags, umbrellas, crepe paper, handkerchiefs, skates, towels, brooms and more. The note touts a large new store at Avenue and Broad Street with room to display toys and delivery of stock from reserve. Special sale hours and Main Street location emphasized.
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