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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
8
Dr Leonard Hirshers argues for free publicity of medical matters at a Loyola College convention, warning that suppressing findings harms science. He cites Mendel's 1865 paper and urges press dissemination over narrow journals, stressing public access accelerates correct understanding and fights medical superstition.
Daily notes from a high school page include the upcoming demi monthly debating society meeting in room 1¢ at 3 pm where Team Y defends against Team Z on the resolution That Woman Should be Given Suffrage With Man. Members listed include Barbara Moore Owens Emil Schwartz Senzer Sigurd Swan Dorothy Volkenstein Elwood Ise Joseph Horatius Worden. Fire drill success confirmed and sophomore class motto selections noted as well as basketball tickets and club activities.
Forty years ago in New York City the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was organized, beginning a global movement to protect children. From a brutal case in a slum to a worldwide network of laws, courts, and child welfare institutions, the effort expanded to shield millions of youngsters from abuse and neglect.
An apprentice named Eben Parritt, about 19, fled from his master on the night of the 21st of imst. He is described as tall and light complexioned with a fever sore on his left leg. The reward offers the return of the lad or the valuables listed, and warns against harboring or employing him. Also brief notices of a Masonic convocation in Stratford and a Beach Sherman Co partnership dissolution with Beach and Peck continuing under Beach and Peck at Bridgeport.
A late mail train reached New Haven after delays caused by a blown cylinder head near Pairfield. Seven to eleven recruits faced stricter scrutiny at the Provost Marshal’s office, with higher rejection rates. New York milkmen plan a fifteen cent per quart price rise after January, prompting calls to boycott. Thomas Hawley owns the oldest hardware store in the state at Water and Wall streets in this city.
The city mourns a notable local figure with mention of his daughter Archibald and relatives McNeil and McNeil while mayor Bostwick notes confusingly similar street names. Tax Collector Lee plans to close books on military and poll tax, earning three fourths of one percent. Dr. F S Day is appointed to the agency staff over Osborn and Day, praised by physicians and aided by Bridgeport hospital staff.
Newspaper notes that American shoes dominate military supply orders and win praise for comfort, pliability, and fit. Europe may learn from American craftsmanship as Hague steps to form an international Belgian relief body. MacCracken elected Lafayette College president. Kalinowiski breach suit against Hurley dismissed in St. Louis Federal Court.
Twenty years after, an abrupt halt to a winter sale of circus goods by Mr Bailey followed the auction of the 1776 spectacle for 210 dollars. The Overland coach and a carriage built for Mrs Tom Thumb were sold, an elephant drew no bids, and Deputy Marshal William A. Lewis resigned. In estate news Judge W H Kelsey appointed administrator de bonis non for Michael Mulloy. A stolen silk flag once owned by St Augustine's association surfaced in pawn with a suspect later linked to burglary, though no charges filed. Deaths noted include Mrs Maria McDonald, J Mary C Penfield, Ann Dowds, Captain W A McNeil, and others connected to local families.
The U S Public Health Service reviews how artificial ponds from reservoirs and mills affect malaria. It compares pre and post pond conditions to assess health impacts, balancing disease rise against potential malaria reductions, aiming to guide measures to minimize harm and maximize benefits.
A Christmas gift appeal advertising a diamond collection with prices from five to forty dollars and featuring watches gold and gold filled Lavalier rings bracelets chains lockets cuff links manicure sets smoking sets cut glass clocks and umbrellas. It promotes lasting value and urges customers to visit, with open evenings noted.
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