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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
8
A long debate on whether war is biologically necessary. One side argues early humans evolved through conflict, while others say cultivated societies can protect crops without fighting. The piece notes a shift toward intellect and civility reducing private dueling and questions future human necessity of war.
The piece argues on the constitutional viability of the Adamson Law and critiques the Supreme Court’s social legislation rulings. It contends that courts reflect judges' economic beliefs, noting shifts toward direct primaries direct legislation and judges recalls amid changing public mood.
The piece argues against demonizing German peace offers, noting Germany’s current military position in France and Romania, and suggesting future balance could shift. It warns Americans not to sneer at peace efforts since they do not bear personal blood costs and that ending the war would benefit the living.
The humorist and satirist behind the bomb cigar theme is discussed with ironic praise. The piece imagines linking makers and distributors to a large explosive cigar that could smoke away a nuisance while fertilizing the next crop, illustrating satirical wit.
Meetings across New England counties aim to organize the New England Producers to raise milk prices and improve profitability. Talks cover cooperative buying and distribution with the New England Milk Producers Association to review results at its annual meeting next month.
The piece profiles George Sylvester Viereck, poet and founder of The Fatherland, noting his Munich debut two years earlier and his American education. It outlines his works, journalism, and wartime stance, including disputed German government funding and his self described poetic influences and aims in America.
The Philippines observe Rizal Day on December 30 to honor Dr Jose Rizal the national hero. Born to Tagal parents he studied medicine in Manila and Europe and led a revolutionary movement before his execution in 1896 at age thirty five. He died after a civil marriage to Josephine Bracken.
The Greeks of Alexandria and ancient Romans produced early calendars with public notices, while the Kalends named the first of the month. The oldest calendar may be from Pompeii. The first European almanacs appeared around 1475 to 1513, with England’s first printed almanac in 1497, and later volumes offered prognostications and practical guidance. Farmers, West Ada One Cent a Word.
George W. Gillette of New Haven was arrested in Newark on a warrant charging embezzlement from Remington Arms U M C Co. He allegedly diverted 39 000 to 41 000 over ten months while chief steel inspector, with payroll padding and labor charges to Crucible Steel. Bail set at 10 000. confession reported.
The Y M C A hosts a big open house New Year’s Day from 10 am to 10 pm with boxing wrestling and fencing featured. The day includes morning handball fencing chess checkers tournaments and a 2:30 pm program of billiards bowling and boxing. An 8 pm entertainment will feature Miss Carolyn Tibball Frederick Harrison Thomas Wilmore and Victor Werner.
A broad clearance sale in Bridgeport parts with Read Furniture Gallery showcasing furniture, carpets, wall papers, dinnerware, and kitchen ware reductions. Emphasizes minimum stock, new year assortments, and deep discounts on rugs, curtains, lace, china, and wearables.
George W. Perkins, chairman of the governor's special committee, submitted the investigation report on rising food prices to Governor Whitman. The panel was appointed to identify causes and suggest remedies for the cost increases.
Large stock of boots in standard brands including men’s short boots from 3.00 and King Boots from 3.90 and hip boots from 4.75 in a clear promotional display.
Local retailer announces arrival of another shipment of Auto and Work Gloves. Work Gloves priced from 75 cents and Auto Gloves from 1.25 dollars, with Dress Gloves also available.
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