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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1913

Page

8

Lane's Report Calls for Broad Conservation Policy

Washington December 24 secretary of the interior Franklin K Lane outlines in his annual report a pressing need for conservation and wiser land use. He criticizes past methods as spoliation and urges a board of directors to manage Alaska resources, and predicts hydroelectric power and river dam projects will reduce waste and boost public ownership. He urges leasing and development of coal petroleum and other minerals with modest royalties and strong protections for explorers and national interests.

Washington United States Franklin K. Lane Interior Natonal Alaska Russia New England Gene Lane England

Surprise party honors Mrs. Michael Boone by Sisters of Libowitz

The Sisters of Libowitz hosted a Sunday surprise fete for their president Mrs. Michael Boone of 03 H&Kett Street. Attendees included Marion Jennie Dorothy Boone and many couples. a piano performance followed by supper and a cut glass water set presentation.

Sisters of Libowitz Michael Boone H&kett Street Marion Jennie Dorothy Boone Rose Rebecca Dubin Marion Salwitz Fannie Pokras I. Levy L. Dubin Kasdan Finkelstone M. Friedman M. Pokras A. Pokras Abrams F. Landes M. Salib S. Simon Rebecca Dubin Fanny Pokras Annie Gochras

The Man Who Neglects Himself and Drowning News

An ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder health. A American tobacco curer Engleton drowns after a rowboat collision with a French tug near Pointe a Pitre. his wife survives in critical condition. Mrs Hart of Allington bears twins for the second time in a year. Paterson streetcar workers gain a 20 percent wage increase for not joining a recent strike.

Hindle Adv Basse Terre Gaudeloupe Engleton Pointe-a-Pitre Transatlantic Company

Westport Plans for Substitute Teachers and Town Finance

Westport considering hiring a substitute teacher for Southport and Fairfield with shared cost. Special meeting votes to borrow 24000 for current expenses until May 1, 1914 and set interest at 5 percent. Also to buy the adding machine used by town officials for 275. Local notes follow, including community events and local visits.

Westport Southport Fairfield George P. Jennings William Krause Yale Fred A. Krause Lincoln State Streets Main Street Holy Trinity Church James Blacklock Christ Church

Gifts of Permanent Value in Furniture

Warerooms offer a wide range of gift furniture including ladies desks from 5 to 65 dollars with discounts on desks. Smoking sets in multiple finishes, music cabinets from 6.95 to 19 dollars. Children's desks, doll carriages, chairs, rockers, and telephone stands priced 5.98 to 8.50. Store invites a visit to see the many gift articles and prices aiming to please givers and recipients.

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