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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
4
A survey of global burial rites describes exposure cremation and body disposal methods among tribes and nations. It notes varied practices from tree and forest burials to stone piling and dog guiding spirits, with grief expressions, posthumous beliefs, and ritual items linked to death and the afterlife.
In Harper's Weekly the article asserts dust enables blue skies and rain. It explains how dust grain size reflects different light waves, yielding blue skies from fine dust and red sky from coarse dust. It links atmospheric dust to clouds, fog, rain, snow, sunsets, and even water vapor condensation on surfaces.
United States consular report notes Germany provides first class and regular car options for invalids and caregivers. Special platform level apartments with double doors ease stretcher loading, plus kitchen and family sitting area. Charges vary by class and whether car is part of a regular train, with added axle mileage fees for empty running.
The Wolf by Eugene Walter, staged by the Poli Players at Poli's, draws the North country mood with realistic wind and snow sounds. Jules Beaubien and Baptiste thwart surveyor McDonald in a dramatic second act climax. Strong performances by Van Buren Kent Clifton Harrington Fox and Andrews elevate the production with solid acting and convincing scenery.
An enthusiastic reception greeted Cleveland Stock Sues production of Rip Van Winkle at the Lyric Theatre. The cast includes Edward Nannery as AI and Harry Ingram as Heinrich Vedder with Miss Cleveland and Miss Lewis in key roles. Strong scenic equipment enhances the fairy tale atmosphere.
The second International Egg-Laying Competition reports D9X eggs in week five, up 72 from week four. Tom Baron of Catforth England leads with a single comb white leghorn pen laying 25 eggs. Several pens tie for second with 22 eggs including Ee Cam of Houghton England and others from Ontario Canada and Pennsylvania. November honors go to Baron with a silver medal and 93 eggs. two runners-up, Ed Cam and Smith Brothers, share second with 75 eggs.
Ambler Pa white orpingtons earned a bronze medal for third place after laying sixty seven eggs in November. Highest scoring individuals listed include owner 22 with the month of November data noted.
Court Marina F of A elected officers for the ensuing term led by Chief Ranger F L Langenham and Sub Chief Ranger Albert Vagner. Other posts filled include senior woodward George O Rourke and junior woodward Samuel Barker with several secretaries, a treasurer and trustees. An invitation from Court Nathaniel Wheeler to attend their installation on January 10 was accepted. The Robin Hont Guarda adopted new by laws after the meeting and the entertainment committee was enlarged to fifteen members with Henry Hall J F Kearns William McCoombs M J Clabby and Fred Hogers added.
Collector Fred Enos of Bridgeport was paid 3088.55 in fees and commissions for the last fiscal year per the Treasury Secretary MacVeagh report. Hartford’s Collector F S Kellogg got 3838.60 and Wincher of New Haven 3054. Thompson of New London 1099 Blanton of Stonington 420.62. Lanore-Apainline claimed as a Rembrandt found at Landem Bazaar.
Labor agitation at the Edwards and Company cloak factory intensifies with renewed organizing and regular picketing. Police guard approaches to the mills after yesterday's clashes. Owners claim only about fifty workers remain employed, while ads in papers lure more help. Victor Newfield was arrested for assaulting a departing employee but acquitted in city court. New York organizers address Mohican Hall urging peaceful settlement, though fear of violence grows as unemployed strain and worker grievances rise. Picketers numbered 125 to 260 and have swelled since last Saturday.
A self described indigent woman, placed in a public charity ward at St. Vincent's Hospital as a town charge, is found to possess hidden wealth including a bank book with 1400 dollars and securities totaling 4400 dollars. Neighbors suspected nothing while she lived in a squalid cottage. Officials say charity cases can involve private wealth, and a broader inquiry may uncover more value as the search continues.
A flood of burglaries reported to police disrupted a busy afternoon. Thieves damaged a pharmacy and a telephone station, stole silver articles valued at 350 to 100, and rifled a bond of items. A man with injuries from a fall near a hospital hints at broader unrest amid ongoing crime.
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