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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
17
In December 1916 the Farmers journal questions why an estate appraisal costs total 135 when three persons are charged 45 each. The item appears amid expenses of various kinds and notes Stratford wind imagery. Publication by The Farmer Publishing Co. Bridgeport.
A critical editorial denounces the State Board of Health for zeal over vaccination, arguing claims are exaggerated and misleading. It asserts smallpox was eliminated by sanitation, notes Jenner’s discovery and Britain’s later voluntary approach, and questions the morality and safety of compulsory vaccination and vaccine quality.
D G Stanley Hall of Clark University argues Nordic states tilt toward death by action but notes war has historically boosted intellectual energy, sanitation, and population growth after conflict. He suggests lasting gains from improved mindset rather than further war, citing Napoleonic and Franco Prussian conflicts and their demographic outcomes.
A Stratford probate court case notes a deceased negro laborer left an estate of 814.28 dollars. Upon distribution, about 300 dollars may remain for the widow. Authorities state more than 500 dollars has already been consumed from the estate.
The text states that the unorganized militia or the president may mobilize all able bodied citizens aged eighteen to forty five when soldiers are needed. It forbids keeping a trained permanent force in peacetime and clarifies the law activates only as war approaches, not for routine prewar training.
England nears the 800th birth anniversary of Thomas a Becket and the tale of his parentage, a Saxon father Gilbert and a Syrian mother, is treated as fact by many historians. The legend recalls a crusade prisoner’s love, a long voyage to England, baptism at St Paul’s, and a son who rose to archbishop before martyrdom.
The Liberty Party, forerunner of the Republican Party, held its first meeting in Columbus about 75 years ago to oppose slavery. It merged with Free Soil in 1848 and later joined the Republicans. James G. Birney, Kentucky planter turned abolitionist, led the 1843 Buffalo convention and faced church opposition for his anti slavery sermons.
Sherman Tex December 29 five robbers blew open the safe of the Hagerman State Bank at Hagerman early today and escaped in an automobile with 5000 dollars. The item notes a bank robbery in Hagerman Texas with a $5000 haul.
A fragmentary description highlights a naval influenced outfit with gaberdine, a short skirted blouse, lacquered braids, and decorative trims. It mentions a daring suit for maidens, feathery accents, and a decorative seal collar, conveying a playful vintage style.
A skeptical look at Madame de Thebes and other occult figures traces predictions of wars earthquakes and floods while noting a failed Kaiser death forecast. The piece argues astrology survives as a curiosity, yet urges readers to rely on reason and advice from friends over mystic readings.
Smallpox in a mild form has appeared in Stamford prompting anticipated general vaccination. The disease surfaced in Frank Clark’s tenement block where two other families reside. Clark and his two ill children were isolated. a Waterbury visit is noted as a possible source.
A bankruptcy petition by William E. Slater of the Scientific Dairy in Easton seeks to liquidate prize cattle valued over ten thousand dollars. A temporary receiver, John Smith, is appointed to prevent removal of assets as creditors in Bay Shore Sayville and Patchogue press claims totaling $5,099 against a security deed for 15 head of pedigreed cows. The schedules show assets of $12,097 against liabilities of $10,599, with livestock at $10,029 and other items including carriages, farming implements, and personal property.
Frederick L. Hiedekoper, founder of the army league of the United States, told the American Political Science association that many American history writers have hidden disasters and blunders caused by lack of a proper military policy. He mocked pacifists and argued compulsory service is not contrary to American ideals. William A. Schaper of the University of Minnesota replied to his charges which also targeted President Wilson.
Hearings on the petition to remove John C. Chamberlain as trustee for the Burr and Knapp properties are scheduled for Thursday January 4 in U S District Court. Referee Carleton E Hoadley will preside in Bridgeport with Spotswood D Bowers representing petitioning creditors and John S Pullman for Chamberlain. The session is expected to span several days with opening evidence and lengthy records read into minutes.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Capt. John F. Brown at his home on Berkshire Avenue with Rev. Daniel M. Lewis of the Newfield M. E. church presiding Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery Also observed were the funeral for Anna Howe wife of William H Foster at Hawley Wilmot parlors with Rev. John G Saddler officiating Burial again at Lakeview Cemetery A death report notes Nellie wife of Thomas Howard dying at 14 Carson Place after a brief pneumonia illness She was born in Ireland but had long resident status in the area
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