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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
10
An extensive catalog offers Black Fox Muffs, Natural Raccoon and Skunk Muffs and Scarves, Mink and Narobia Lynx options with varied prices from $5.75 to $55.00. The seller, sole Bridgeport agent, promotes guaranteed wear and customer satisfaction.
Trading opened with unsettled prices as investors weighed the American note to Austria. Studebaker jumped 2 to 16 percent while A and Steel offered 1200 shares then traded back. New York Central held strength from last Saturday but rails fell. Canadian Pacific and other majors slid amid bearish pressure. bonds were irregular.
Progress on Boston Avenue double tracking continues, with slips from the Connecticut Co. on Boston Avenue aiding construction. Officials predict completion to East Main Street by January 1, greatly needed to ease passenger movement to and from the plant.
The American steamer Siberia, recently sold to the Atlantic Transport Company, arrived in New York to enter the New York and London trade. She is among five American flag steamers joining the port's service.
December 13 report that David Boyle, eighteenth earl of Glasgow, died at his Fairlie residence. He was 92 and had served in the Crimean and China wars.
Funeral services were held for Edward Murphy at 2 30 pm from Cullinan and Mullins undertakers with Rev Thomas J Picker of St Patrick's Church officiating. Interment followed at St Michael's Cemetery. The son of Susan O Kane and widow of Patrick Kelly, the deceased was honored at the home of James P Kelly and at Sacred Heart Church with high requiem mass. The choir performed Schmidt's Mass. floral tributes were displayed and bearers named.
Carranza forces prepare to reinforce Juarez and Chihuahua as likely objectives of attacks. Reports indicate eastward movements from Douglas Arizona to Columbus New Mexico, opposite Palomas, amid the Mexican crisis. Consul Canada observes a home leave while Secretary Lansing is briefed in Washington. A schooner Cofpanula, coal laden from Sydney, Nova Scotia, ran ashore near Miquelon and was abandoned. The Ford peace party heads for Christiana aboard the steamer Oscar II, Hamrow. Christmas roping and laurel decorations noted by John Rec & Son.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized major rate adjustments for livestock east of the Mississippi, north of the Ohio River, and east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Increases include cattle, fresh meats, and other livestock movements, with revenues expected to run to the hundreds of thousands or more yearly. Proposals on packing house product rates were disapproved and further studies may refine eastern rates.
Fragment discusses statements that findings to be justified are not final judgments of the commission on propriety of a relationship. It notes concerns over interpretation and the ongoing assessment of ethics within the body.
Paris dispatch reports the war office announcing a German mine blast south of the Knoll at Le Mesnil in Champagne. French forces occupied the crater. No important developments on the remainder of the front.
A Saloniki despatch reports Bulgarian forces within five miles of the Greek border in Serbia. Doiran and Gievgeli near the frontier have been evacuated by Anglo-French forces. An Athens despatch says Greek troops advance toward the border where Bulgarians prepare to cross.
The Italian chamber of deputies approved the Salandria ministry by 391 to 40 amid debate on granting full financial powers for six months. London reports the sinking of the British steamer Pinnegrove and Teutonic submarines have sunk 503 ships totalling 417,819 tons. Berlin’s release states British wartime losses to Nov 28 include 21,171 officers with 6,572 killed.
Albert G. Gully, foreman at Union Metallic Cartridge Co., escaped serious harm after his car collided with a trolley at East Main and Arctic streets. He was traveling about 30 mph, the trolley about 12 mph, the impact pushing the car 15 feet on a wet brick street and tearing off the running board. Gully, living at 618 Kossuth street, narrowly avoided being thrown from the vehicle.
Housekeeping linen makes useful gifts with snow white pure linen sets and napkins priced around 5.00 or less. Mercerised sets with scalloped edges offered at 2.50, patterns range 2 to 2 1/4 yards long with prices from 2.25 to 3.00. Embroidered pillow cases and monogram options appear, including two yard cloths and six napkins.
An intimate gift selection features waist or dress patterns boxed for gifting. Includes silks, dress goods, wash fabrics in varied patterns and colors. Dress patterns priced from 2.00 to 5.00, with an umbrella offering useful gifts for men and women, priced from 1.00 to 3.00 on the main floor.
The notice promotes linen handkerchief gifts for women and men. It lists Pure Linen hemstitched and embroidered handkerchiefs with various initials. Prices range from 12 to 14 cents each, with boxed sets of six or twelve.
Child friendly display by Old Saint Nick. Shoppers encouraged to bring children to shop the toys, dolls, games, mechanicals and playthings before Christmas. Promotes the variety and excitement of the season with grown ups guiding young visitors.
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