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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
15
An editorial lauds Illinois for a new law aiding dependent children of mothers. It argues direct aid to the mother per child is wiser than institutional care, citing New Zealand as a model and claiming long term social and financial benefits for humane, scientific farming and well treated, educated, protected children.
Chicago fixes gas sale at 75 cents per thousand feet for one year then 70 cents for two years and 60 cents for two years more. Judge Kickham Scanlan rules the company cannot collect over eighty cents and may impound the excess for a year. If protracted, impoundment covers the rate gap awaiting decision. Gas in Milwaukee quoted at 75 cents with about twelve percent return on large capitalization.
An analysis links potato crop growth to population trends and national vitality. It argues meat eaters are not inherently superior and that environment shapes societal outcomes, citing Harvard tests and World critiques. The piece notes Americans eat less meat and more potatoes as subsistence conditions shift.
An editorial warns that rising potato consumption alongside fewer owned homes and more mortgages signals a troubling shift in American life. It suggests census data could be used to warn future readers about a nation leaning on starch over meat and a growing renter class.
A state wide Democratic club with Governor Baldwin’s approval seeks to strengthen the party by uniting local factions into a cohesive force. It argues such coordination will boost statewide victories and warrants financial backing to avoid languishing.
Shanghai December 22. Premier Yuan Shi Kai shuns republican demands after listening to Britain and accepts a republic only if elected president. England fears a bad Indian precedent as Yuan leans toward constitutional monarchy. Tang Shao and Wu Ting Fang meet but no agreement emerges. The revolutionaries demand punishment for the viceroy and five others. Anti foreign sentiment grows amid British interference. Also reported: Chicago purloined ice cream made largely from beef fat violates pure food laws.
Weather forecast calls for big snows at Christmas. Advertisers urge gift purchases from a rubber line including rubber boots overshoes felt boots coats hats raincoats slipons hot water bottles rubber gloves leather gloves fur gloves jerseys sporting goods basketballs footballs and more.
Do not rack your brains but get a good start and come down early in the morning. Take the elevator to the top floor and walk through each department easily. You are sure to find something to fill in your lists.
Thoroughly equipped department offers heavy sole leather suit cases with brass trim and strong handles. Regularly $6.50, Christmas price $5.00. Silk hat boxes for men in russet leather from Great Britain priced at $11.25.
Fancy Things of Cretonne and sewing screens that fold and travel between rooms. Dainty pink or blue items including stockings, laundry bags, desk cabinets with three drawers, and photograph frames with two wings. Dimity scarves for the dresser in pink or blue with white floral sprigs. Third floor.
A modern woman needs bags for many events from street shopping to theatre. Leather and velvet hand bags, silk and satin elbow pouches, and tapestry musketeers suit carriage rides and social outings.
Elegant lace mats and scarves for polished tables and buffets priced from 50 cents to 6 dollars. Fans in white silk and gauze range from 50 cents to 12 dollars, with colored silk fans and sandalwood sticks priced 1.25 to 3.75 dollars.
French panel mirrors in antique gilt frames feature portraits. listed prices 1 9 cts 75 cts and 1.00. Items include The Sistine Madonna The Goodnight Kiss Whistler's Mother and more. Four in the basement catalogued with brief notes and value ranges.
The B. AL Read Company Radford announces discounted items for sale including fur kittens at 10c and various toys and winter goods. Featured items include ice skates at 58c, steering sleds at $1.25, mechanical trains, trolley cars, bells, sweat ers, comb sets, hats and caps, underwear, daisy air rifles, pop guns, dolls, trains, knit caps, gloves, tool chests, drums, pianos, black boards, doll carriages, assorted toys, and umbrellas with prices ranging from a few cents to a few dollars. Special Saturday sale themes noted.
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