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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1915

Page

9

The American Flag and Governor Holcomb Debate

The speech by Governor Holcomb is condemned as partisan, arguing the flag remains respected and loved. The piece criticizes his Mexico policy remarks and asserts the United States stays at peace due to disciplined governance and the restraint of leaders from exploiting wartime partisan fevers.

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Haig Named New Briton Leader in France in War

General Sir Douglas Haig becomes commander of British forces in France succeeding Sir John French. He led at Mons Aisne Ypres and Neuve Chapelle earning praise for saving his corps and directing key operations. Haig began with the Seventh Hussars in 1885 and rose from staff roles to high command. He is 54 and the youngest son of John Haig of Cameronbridge Scotland.

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Dangerous Ideals and Public Morality Across a Nation

A reformist discourse argues that social and moral faults are systemic, not isolated. It links railroad looting, securities fraud, and bribery in the New York public service commission to a broader graft culture undermining national resilience during both peace and wartime.

New Haven Ed Robbins New York Public Service Commission Bridgeport Cone Mart

Chautauqua Assembly Opens with Notable Speakers

The seventh annual Bridgeport Chautauqua opens Monday evening at the Casino on February 14 with a grand concert. Dr. Kirtly of Chicago lectures Tuesday afternoon. Miss Scheerer and others perform in the evenings. Lectures range from The South America of Tomorrow to The Almighty Dollar with music by the Criterion quartet. The program closes Friday night with a grand concert and reader Justine Roberts.

Dr. Kirtly Chicago Albert. Leonard Squier Boston South America Totley Yel Saunier Katherine Lent Stevenson Newton Mass Maud Scheerer Rufus E. King

Richmond Suspended From the Ministry

Philadelphia December 18 The Rev Dr George Chalmers Richmond rector of St John s Episcopal Church was found guilty on four of twelve ecclesiastical charges and sentenced to one year suspension from the ministry The church allows a 30 day appeal The acquittals covered the first seven parish based charges with guilt on the eighth ninth eleventh and twelfth charges including conduct unbecoming a clergyman and statements accusing Bishop Rhinelander and thePennsylvania Railroad of undue influence

Philadelphia George Chalmers Richmond St. John’s Episcopal Church Richmond Rhinelander Clas.s .Ee Pennsylvania Railroad

Not Accepting Vows Prompt Preacher's Next Sermon

In a terse courtroom moment Dr. Richmond declares certainty after a sentence is read. He states he will preach next Sunday in St. John's Church, despite the bishop expressing objections to vows not accepted with a glad mind.

Richmond St. John's Church

Special tour to Old Virginia by Old Dominion Line

Sunny South advertises a four day all expenses tour to Old Virginia with 888 miles of steamer travel. It covers 660 miles along the Atlantic coast and 228 miles on the James River, offering three full days for visits to Old Point Comfort Norfolk Hampton Newport News Virginia Beach and Richmond. Call Ss Leewith & Co 116 Bank Street for itinerary and details.

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Miss Margaret Sangster to Speak at People's Church

Miss Margaret Sangster Jr associate editor of the Christian Herald and granddaughter of the prominent author will speak at Laurel avenue tomorrow evening on Mont Lawn the children's paradise for New York poor children. Returns from red cross seal sales show Barnum school leading and expect a larger total than last year’s 570 dollars.

Margaret Sangster, Jr The Christian Herald People’s Church Laurel Avenue Barnum School

Christmas Gift Items: Rubber Boots to Toys

A local ad lists gift options by category. For men include rubber boots coats arctics shower bath spray gloves and mittens. Ladies receive rubber gloves hot water bottles arctics rubber sponges atomizers forms rubbers wringers. Boys and children feature various rubber boosts footballs gloves mittens boxing gloves punching bags toys and rattles. Address 1126 Main Street.

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Read Do Customers are kindly requested to carry small packages

The notice asks customers to bring only small parcels to the service counter. It emphasizes efficiency and courtesy in handling requests.

Sterling Silver Gifts at Half Price to Close Out

A sale offering a collection of Sterling Silver pieces including tea services trays jugs teapots and novelty items at half the ticket price. Items feature eighteenth century patterns such as grape edge and thread edge with various prices from $2.00 to $316.00 and mention of exclusive patterns in the Gilfer Section basement.

Closeout Lamps Sell at Six Dollar Specials

A local ad lists wicker and pottery lamps with woven reed or raffia shades in dark greens yellows and ivory. Previously priced from 12.00 to 18.00, now cut to 6.00. Pompeiian finish lamp with white opaque glass shade offered for reading with floor and piano lamps in various styles.

Vases and Perfume Bottles Patterned Household Items

Water and lemonade sets plus candlesticks and decanters are listed with Cosmos sugar and cream sets tall vases perfume bottles bayberry candles in boxes and fruit bowls high compotes cream trays seven flower baskets mistletoe and artificial ferns and candles in black and white effects all items priced at 1.75 1.00 and related figures within an old catalog style sale.

Thirty Snakes Arrive in U S With South American Scientists

Thirty scientists from South America and thirty ophidians arrived in New York aboard the Vestris to attend the Pan American Scientific Congress in Washington. Dr Videl Brazil of Sao Paulo brings a serum claimed to neutralize cobra venom. The snakes were housed at the Hotel McAlpin due to space limits.

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