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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

6

How the Corporation Tax Will Be Applied

The New York Journal of Commerce summarizes Treasury Department orders on levying and collecting the corporation tax. Corporate classes are defined, including banks and financials, with deductions and gross income rules outlined. The piece notes strict compliance, potential penalties for willful fraud, and that returns must be filed by the statutory deadline with offices in the corporation’s district.

New York Journal of Commerce Treasury Department Derowith Ing Joint Stock Company

Cyrus Pharmacy Sells Sylvan Toilet Soap Varieties

The Cyrus Pharmacy advertises Sylvan Toilet Soap in Violet Rose Carnation Lilac Sandalwood and Heliotrope scents, designed for flower lovers. Soaps cost 10 cents per cake and three cakes for 25 cents.

Cyrvus Pharmacy Cyrus. Pharmacy

Bill For Aliens To Become Citizens

Washington December 15 Every foreign born soldier in the United States army would receive citizenship papers after an honorable discharge if a bill becomes law The measure would also apply to the children of such soldiers Howland introduced an amendment extending voting to aliens under 25 upon proof of 21 years residency and provides for sons of any alien soldier or sailor to be regarded similarly

United Press Washington United States Army Howland

Worcester votes for license in landslide ballot

Worcester Massachusetts voters approve license by large margin with about 2 740 more votes for license than no license. The result overturns last year’s no license majority and shocks opponents despite campaign predictions.

Worcester Mass

Furs for Christmas Gifts in Worcester Open Saloon Debate

Prohibition era dispute shows Worcester voters favor open saloon and lawful liquor sales over temperance licenses. Mayor James Logan, a leading anti prohibition figure, won re election by a margin of 3,532, pledging to enforce license laws while expanding lawful outlets. License results varied across fourteen Massachusetts cities with Worcester shifting away from strong no license support.

Peale Worcester Riquer James Logan Massachusetts

Health Officer backs trained nurse for schools

Health Officer E A McLellan urged thorough infection tracing in schools and support for trained teachers to inspect and question returning students. He noted scarlet fever, diphtheria, and tuberculosis cases, with several deaths, and warned that untrained staff hinder disease control while advocating safer, better-equipped schools for the rising generation.

E. A. McLellan Board of Health Finoep

Taft Addresses New Haven Chamber Banquet on Civil Pensions

At the Yale din ner banquet New Haven gathered its largest ever business and professional crowd as President Taft advocated civil pensions to reduce government duplication and boost efficiency. He supported graduated departmental charges and urged fiscal cuts where possible without harming essential government growth. Yale President Arthur T Hadley spoke in place of Gov Hughes, emphasizing expert tariff advice for a productive government.

New Haven Chamber of Commerce Yale University Willemard Taft Taft Arthur T. Hadley Yale Hughes

Corinthian Lodge Elects Officers

At the annual communication of Corinthian Lodge No. 164 F A M officers were elected for the year. H Wee Chas. Parker was named senior warden and Geo. E. Mclinx was recognized as master. The Connecticut lodge details were noted.

Corinthian Lodge Ofrinthian Lodge H. Wee Chas. Parker Bro Geo. E. Mclinx Connecticut

Dirigible Aims at London Invasion Mock Bombing

Paris reports preparations for a grand airship cruise to London aboard the Clement-Bayard balloon called the Dreadnaught of the Air. Lieutenant Osborne will lead the voyage after training the crew in Wormwood. The flight plans include a mock bombing of King's Palace Parliament and key London sites using dummy bombs.

United Press Paris London Wormwood England Osborne Royal Navy English Channel King’s Edward's Palace Houses of Parliament

Dyspepsia hurts merry plans. Stuart’s tablets touted

Dyspepsia is blamed for spoiling festivity and mood, described as the skeleton at the feast. The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick, easy cure, claiming they aid digestion, soothe the stomach, and support the entire digestive tract. Fourty thousand physicians reportedly use them. trials offered by mail with free samples.

Pasteur A. Stuart Company Stuart F. A. Stuart

The Smith Murray Co. Gift Suggestions and Holiday Goods

The Umbrella Stock invites gift givers to see Towels Perfumes and men's furnishings including silk neckwear boxed for gifts. Prices from 25c to 4.25 for coats sweaters negligee shirts and handkerchiefs with embroidered designs. A wide selection of linen initial handkerchiefs and Swiss embroidered linens is on display with many values. Wood for Christmas press and wood department items are available for timely holiday needs.

Armriswyl

Nosley Awarded 1200 for Smoke Nuisance Injury

New Haven December 19 damages of 1200 were awarded to Hoste of 348 Howard Avenue in his suit against the New Haven road for injury to his residence from engine smoke from the roundhouse near Howard Avenue. This is the second smoke nuisance suit this year decided against the railroad. seven to eight more are pending. Also noted is a divorce suit filed by Mrs Elizabeth H L McGrath of Dixwell Avenue against Peter L. Moore.

New Haven Vo Hoste Howard Avenue New Haven Road Eliabeth HL. McGrath Dixwell Avenue Peter L. Bmoorth Eure

Knights of Columbus plan to unite New Haven councils

New Haven reports a movement to consolidate all local Knights of Columbus councils into one of two large councils to improve efficiency. A fund of about 2000 dollars is being built toward the consolidation, with expected savings and reallocation to club house funding to speed the plan.

New Haven Knights of Columbus

Social and Personal with hie Deide formerly atin Clare

Deide, formerly of Clare, is noted in social and personal circles for recent events and engagements. Details remain sparse in this brief notice.

With Hie Deide Atin Clare

East and West Side News Reflect City Life and Labor

A long reading of local issues shows voter apathy among women and new transit conductors facing training challenges as crowds flood bridges and factories. The piece notes many voters shy from public action, struggles with car operation, signals, transfers, and safety. It also highlights legal committee shifts, local merchants, and the Governor Hughes spotlight, ending with a nod to a new grievance committee member and health ad notes.

Bridgeport Sengera Main Street Taxpayers’ League Henry Lee New York Governor Hughes

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