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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

10

Chinese Student Lecturer On China's War Attitude

In Columbus Ohio a lecture titled China's Attitude Toward the War will be delivered by Bohwen J. Chuan, a university student and Cosmo Club president, tonight at 9:30 as part of weekly lobby talks. The series resumes next week with a talk by Thos F. Winmore on A Vagabond Journey Through the Holy Land. Also noted, Senator Robert Jaffray, owner of the Toronto Globe, died at his Forsnte home.

China Bhowen J. Chuan YJ MC Chuan Ess Iduaté Chusr Cosmo Cosmo Stub Association Ees Thos. F. Winmore The Holy Land Benetor Robert Jaffray Foronto Globe Forsnte

Yuletide Courtesy Sentiments With Huylers Gift

A holiday note offers Yuletide greetings and a box of Huylers as a grateful token for friends. It expresses appreciation for pleasant evenings spent in delightful company.

Congress prepares for national prohibition fight next week

Washington reports that Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Party and allied groups back a measure to amend the Constitution. The Hobson Resolution would ban intoxicating liquors for beverage use, requiring a two thirds vote to pass and three quarters to ratify, with heavy dry support and opposition across states and parties.

Anti-Saloon, League Prohibition Party Washington Anti- Saloon League Rum National Capitol Hobson Congress Na‘Soest Jumbia Pennsylvania Ansettien Ohio Hobgen Aed Democratic Party Illinois Indiana Republicar Party Russia America United States House Senate Nevada New York House of Representatives Wiley

Musterole Promises Easy Pain Relief Without Plaster

An old remedy ad touts MUSTEROLE as a clean versatile mustard oil rub for sore joints throat bronchitis lumbago and more. It claims quick relief without the mess of a plaster and urges buyers to avoid imitation products, with prices from 25 to 2.50 and listing The Mustero le Company of Cleveland Ohio.

Musterele Company Cleveland Ohio

Probate Court Hearing for Ida M Luippold Estate

In Bridgeport District on December 21, 1914 at 2 PM the probate court will hear Executor’s petition to subrogate him to specific property of Ida M Luippold deceased. Notice is ordered to be published in a local newspaper by December 18, 1914. Attorney: Clerk Harry P Lyons.

State OF Connecticut Bridgeport Ida M. Luippold Seid Probane Alteat Harry P. Lyons

Leading Milliners Offer One-Third Off Fur Muffs and Necks

E H Dillon and Co mark down a wide fur collection with Christmas gifts in mind. Prices list Black Fox and Lynx muffs and neckpieces from $4.98 to $30, opossum styles, and brown opossum options while boasting lower prices than elsewhere.

Increase in Insanity in United States Institutions

Washington reports a government study finds insanity in institutions rose 25 percent 1904 to 1910 while national population grew 13 percent, with admissions up 22 percent. Urbanization and improved diagnosis likely contribute, though actual community insanity may not match institutional counts. More admissions come from cities than rural areas.

Washington United States Joseph A Hill Governemnt William J. Haran St Into New England

Stock Market Opens Mix Despite Price Machinery Glitch

Opening in New York shares showed little change from yesterday as a price-distribution derangement limited initial quotes. The day's trend was downward with American Locomotive, United States Steel, Brooklyn Union, Canadian Pacific, and Great Northern preferred slipping. Reading rose 8 points amid light volume.

New York Smalor United States Steel Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Great Northern Redding

Flags of Two Nations Dedicates Tonight by Society

About 125 members of the Society Provincia Di Foggia and friends will meet at Eagles hall tonight to dedicate new American and Italian flags. Speeches are planned by Michael Striazi and others. Mario Petrucelli is patron. Miss Mary Giuliano is patroness. Sponsors for the Italian flag are Dr. G Formichella and Miss Maria Aurilio. sponsors for the American flag are Dr. N M Sansa ne and Miss Lucia Petrucelli.

Society Provincia di Foggia Eagles” Hall Michael Striazi Mario Petrucelli Mary Giuliano G. Formichella Maria Aurilio N. M. Sansane Lucia Petrucelli

Presh Sea Food Friday Specials and Market Notice

Presh Sea Food lists Friday specials including large bloater mackerel fresh steak cod herring salmon and other seafood. Also notes meats like lamb chops and market mentions Bridgeport Public Market and Branch with streets East Main. Ada York City paid 531 blind persons 23 each at the Department of Correction pier in a second semiannual payment of 1314 from city funds.

Alaska Bridgeport Public Market State Bank East Main Streets Ada York City Department of Correction

Cape skin gloves advertised with varied styles

The ad lists Cape skin gloves priced at 1.00 and 2 clasp kid gloves at 1.00. Women's Cape Skin gloves come in tan, black and white with back sewn contrasts. Boys' seal gauntlets in black, brown and warm lining offered in multiple clasps and colors.

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Sweet Grass Baskets and Silk Lined Sewing Goods

Fancy baskets for handkerchiefs gloves and sewing with or without handles in varied shapes priced from 25¢ to 1.50 Silk lined sewing baskets with fancy colored weaves include thread and scissors fittings Also offered are hat pin neck tie shaving pad toothbrush and calendar holders and match holders with additional novelty items listed.

Wein Ek

Germans Begin Collection of Big Tax in Belgium

Berlin reports that German authorities in Belgium have started collecting taxes under the Hague convention for occupied territory. Regular Belgian officials conduct the collection under German supervision. German goods pay standard import duties with no exceptions, and duties in arrears are charged for goods already bought.

Berlin Belgium

Germans urge Belgians to use soil for crops

Amsterdam December 17 Major General Keim recently named German military governor of the Belgian province of Limbourg issued a proclamation upon taking up his post urging Belgians to make good use of the soil for agricultural purposes.

Amsterdam Keim Limbours

Unclear fragment on government policy and military service

Fragment mentions government favoring agriculture and cattle raising and promising protection. It notes young men returning would be pressed into military service and warns the population against acts of violence.

Great Britain Lowers War Risk Marine Insurance Costs

London reports a government move reducing war risk insurance premiums. The rate for single voyages falls from 3 to 36 shillings and for a three month voyage from 40 to 30 shillings. The Italian Chamber of Deputies backs the Pisim Government policies almost unanimously.

London Ind Ita Polices Itellan Chamber of Deputies

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