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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1913

Page

8

Muff 315.00 and 17.50 to 25.00

A brief note lists prices 315.00 and 17.50 with a range from 16.50 to 25.00. The fragmented text suggests pricing or financial figures without clear context or entities.

Taft Urges Tribunal to Settle All Strike Cases

New Haven Conn Dec 15 Professor Taft Yale former President urged settling labor strikes by an authorized tribunal to hear testimony investigate and report on merits leaving the outcome to public opinion He opposed compulsory arbitration and noted Congress failed to pass a workmen compensation law due to self interest He proposed a non compulsory tribunal to inform but not force decision and let public sentiment decide.

New Haven Conn Taft Yale United States Congress

Six Firemen Injured As Gasoline Explodes In Barn Fire

Hartford waiting for word on total loss of Watkinson Farm School barns after a blaze that destroyed the big barn and two smaller buildings. Firemen were hurt when a gasoline tank exploded while fighting the fire. Students fled to safety and rescued six horses two cows and four calves.

Hartford, Conn Watkinson Farm School Hartford Fire Department

Immigrants Lose Big Share to Crooked Bankers

New York reports more than 3,100,000 stolen from immigrants at the port last year. The State Department of Labor cites crooked bankers as the main cause, with victims including a daring Italian risked his life in river tubes to save 4,000 dollars and entrust it to a sharper. The Bureau has inspected 955 private banks in the foreign colony over three years.

New York State Department of Labor Bureau of Industries and Immigration

NOAH ARK SHIPMENT PLANNED FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT

Boston December 15 Thomas W Lawson will send a freight car with a living Noahs Ark to grandchildren Henry McCall Jr and Thomas Law son McCall at the McCall ranch Crooked River Oregon. Guarded by two men it arrives Christmas morning including poultry cows cats dogs and pigs from the Lawson Dreamwold farm.

Boston Thomas W. Lawson Henry McCall, Jr Thomas Lawson McCall Henry McCall McCall Ranch Crooked River Ore Dreamwold Lawson Scituate Plymouth Rock Hihode Island Flying Fox McCalls Oregon McCall Dorothy Laweon

Coughs That Prevent Sleep Prompts Cure Testimony

Mr. Bob Ferguson of Green Bay Wisconsin reports a bad cough that disturbed his sleep. He says two small bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound completely cured him, advertised by Hindle's Drug Store.

Bob Ferguson Pine St Green Bay Wis Foley Hindle Adv

Occasional Jag Good for Nervous Men

Pittsburgh doctor Dr. Carl H. Homberg says an occasional jag can benefit some nervous men, including Pittsburgh railroad presidents and professionals under strain. He cautions it should not become a spree and warns against hangovers.

Pittsburgh Carl H. Homberg

Daring Thieves Take Goods From Milbank Avenue Home

Greenwich, December 15 two burglars in an automobile stopped before the Milbank avenue home of Harry Raymond a merchant They carried two dress suitcases and entered by a broken rear window catch While moonlight and a surprised resident suggested visitors they fled after placing the stolen items including Mr Raymonds clothes and jewelry valued at about 1000 on a table for later disposal

Greenwich Conn Milbank Avenue Harry Raymond Mr. Raymond

New East End Club Plans Public Lecture Series

The Twelfth District Independent Political and Social club in Stratford avenue voted to invite local newspaper editors to discuss citizenship and to extend talks to Mayor Wilson and several senators congressmen and judges. The club eyes Lenox theater Newfield avenue for weekly current events meetings after Morris Lustig’s theater lease ends December 17.

Twelfth District Independent Park City Theater Stratford Avenue Clifford B. Wilson McNeil, Newman Whitcomb Donovan Kennedy Reilly Mahan Lonergan E. J. Hill George M. Landers New

Stratford Fisherman Hooped in Water Near Lighthouse

The body of Frank C. Hopkins of Bridgeport, a foreman at American Tube and Stamping Co, was found in the water near a Stratford lighthouse after a hunting trip. He likely lost balance due to heavy boots and attire. Hopkins, about 45, lived at 498 East Main Street and was a member of several local organizations.

Frank C. Hopkins Bridgeport Mr. Hopkins American Tube & Stamping Co Stratford Hopkins Cogswell East Main Street John C. Tuthill Camp Loyal Order of Moose Chat Noir Umbehagen Charles Andrews Emmett Beardsley Frederick Garry Louis Bristol Vincent Sexton Kibbie” Wells Frederick Bennetto Frederick Lewis Douglas Wells Horace Works Ruby Colbree King Street William Parks The New England Navigation Co New Haven Marjorie Baker Washington Terrace William St. John Kins Street Franklin Burton Linden Avenue Wayne Austin Westport Harry Nothnagle Claribel Lewis G. F. Lewis East Broadway Radford Smith Main Street Devon New Hall George Wilson Brooklyn A. V. Giles Francis Drew Frederick Rufford Judson Place Davis & Savard H. L. Hart Park Street E. Pearl Jinkins

Farmers Bowling Showdown Sets December 15 1913 Clash

The Farmers report a December 15 1913 bowling match against the S N E Tel Co of Bridgeport and the town All Stars. Ed Beardsley shows strong improvement with high scores this season. Interest centers on duck pins versus big pins, with a large crowd expected.

S. N. E. Tel. Co Bridgeport All Stars Ed Beardsley

Fairfield residents debate townwide fire system upgrade

At the Fairfield fire house meeting residents clash over funding for a modern alarm system and fire boxes. Supporters say it ensures quick response and attracts summer visitors, while opponents fear costs. Local notices mention residents improving town facilities and a few obituaries and visits.

Fairfield George Best Holland Plains James Sweet Spring Street New Milford Bessie Smith Bridgeport Broad Street John Blake Southport New York City Alice Knight Jane Street King Street

Saugatuck Bridge club meeting in Westport tomorrow

Westport notes a Saugatuck Bridge club meeting set for tomorrow at 4 PM. The Westport fire department will gather at the Compo engine house for its annual officer election with Henry Linxweiler as chief candidate. Unclaimed letters at the Westport post office include H D Brooks J E Denis Miss Jannette Brington Clifford Williams Edward Ferris Everett Thompson.

Westport Saugatuck Bridge Club Childs Welfare Club Westport Fire Department Compo Henry Linxweiler H. D. Brooks J. E. Denis Jannette Brington Clifford Williams Edward Ferris Everett Thompson Bessie Smith Bridgeport Greens Farms Anna Quinn New York John Hunt State Woos

Community Society Notes From Easton Baptist and Local Groups

Dorcas society quilting at the Baptist hall for Mrs. Elmer S. Andrews followed by a fine supper. Easton grange dance raises 15 dollars for a new hall. Ladies' Aid of the Methodist hosted at Mrs A M Davidson making aprons. Schools in town will close December 19 for Christmas vacation.

Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Elmer S. Andrews F. 8. Clark Philip Clark John H. Wheeler Frank Bibbins James Tyler S.mallette Sanford Mildred Ferris Edward S. Williams Ernest Terry Minnie O. Sherwood Julia Hawley Bridgeport Harold Williams Betsie Sherwood Abbie Sanford Redding Charles Sanford Easton Grange Charles H. Sherwood E. Stevens Sport Hill Noroton Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church A. M. Davidson Charles Marsh Edward Marsh Harry Escott Edith Sherwood Daniel Brewer Eliza Smith George B. Beers

Kidney Pills Ease Backache and Nerve Strain Claims

The ad asserts many young women suffer weak backs dizziness nerves headaches and weariness. It states Foley Kidney Pills relieve these troubles promptly when taken as directed and contain no habit forming drugs, with Hindie's Drug Store shown as the outlet.

Hindie

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MEIGS Real Live Noah’s Ark Paterson N. J James White West Hudson New Club East End Bill Smith Fred Bennetto Bennetto Ted Lewis Lewis SAL Butler’s Mary A. Dean E. Walnut Taunton Mass Easton Williow Morris Brussels N. Buckingham & Co State Street
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