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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
2
The Trustees of this Bank declare a semiannual dividend at four percent per annum for balances up to four thousand dollars and three and one half percent on excess over four thousand. Edward W. Marsh, Treasurer, notes deposits made on or before January 6th, 1913 will earn interest from January 1st, 1913.
A group of trustees and administrators met to set terms for fire insurance, curety bonds, and real estate loans. They discussed commission rates, approval processes, and interest on balances of $500 or more, outlining policy standards and oversight.
A digest of early motor travel and industry notes. A car with camp gear proves superior to rail travel for comfort. Trucks surge this winter as firms prep for holidays. American cars gain Maharajah buyers in India while British tires show wear limits. Melvin A. Hall completes a 34 000 mile world tour in a 1910 Packard. 1918 auto output forecast soars past 600 000 units. A Wolf mixer claims 10–20 percent fuel savings by better air fuel mixing.
Chicago December 24 Police pursue a murder mystery with no decisive evidence. Eight suspects have been exonerated while Clyde Stratton heads back to Columbus Ohio. Hampden and Frank Williams face suspicion tied to recent robberies. Two blondes who visited Logue’s office are sought for questioning as detectives restart with wider canvassing.
Cincinnati reports that Herbert S. Bigelow elected representative will introduce a bill to prevent granting long term franchises to traction lighting and other utilities in the coming legislature. He proposes state and municipal acquisition of utilities and removal of taxes on buildings and labor products to the land.
More than 200 graduates of Bridgeport High School will attend the annual alumni banquet at the Stratfield next Thursday night. Edward T. Buckingham will be toastmaster with speakers Mrs. John Hirton Mrs. Kittie Middlebrooks Horton Frank Bunnell Aaron Wittstein and Rev. John M. Deyo. Bentley's orchestra will perform and parodies on popular songs will be featured.
At a Hot Springs gathering Dr Francis Delafield, famed American dean of medicine, became an improvised veterinarian when Ridge the dog collapsed after a misdirected brassie shot. Mrs Clendenin Ryan and others aided, whiskey was given, and the dog recovered, sparking a tale of a playful golf incident.
Holiday shoppers are offered a wide range of items for Christmas presents including bracelets brooches chafing dishes collars pins colognes combs diamonds earrings hat pins jewel boxes lavatilers lockets manicure sets mesh bags photo frames puff boxes razors toilet articles vanity cases veil pins card cases charms cigarette cases clothes brushes cuff buttons clocks fobs fraternal pins match boxes military sets rings shaving sets scarf pins silverware smokers sets studs tie clasps umbrellas watches watch chains and a small deposit to secure a gift.
A brief notice notes a jeweler operation located at Fairfield Avenue near Middle Street. No further details available in the fragment.
The Locomobile Company of America released its fifteenth annual 1913 catalogue, a largely image driven presentation that minimizes text. It showcases diverse models from roadsters to the Berliner Landaulet, details engine and chassis components, and includes aerial photos of the works and fourteen sales and service branches.
Edwin S Thomas resigns as Secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee after ten years of service spanning state and presidential campaigns. He cites time demands of his private law practice and extends best wishes to colleagues and the party. Also noted, Mrs Mat Slater of Hunt Lone Mills distributed 2500 Defler Mills to operatives' children as a Christmas gift.
An old newspaper ad promotes Foley Kidasy Pills as a tonic for backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. It claims prompt relief for middle aged and elderly people and mentions B B Brill of Watford Ave and Sixth as a contact.
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