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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
13
The piece argues for a beef export embargo to protect U S food supply and curb rising meat prices. It notes shipments blocked by the British during wartime and values US beef at about 5 million dollars. It warns that shipping meat abroad would hurt American workers and raise prices at home.
Ezra Levan Johnson, prominent Newtown educator, school board member, and advocate of free education and trained-teacher instruction, died at eighty two. He was known as a bard and historian to younger generations and a key lay leader in the Episcopal church, described as rugged and fearless in public life.
The Bridgeport Post questions the city’s budget framing and warns that Bridgeport risks delinquent taxation status if the state tax is not adequately funded. It blames editorial misperceptions on extravagant state spending and urges acceptance that railroads and utilities bear fair shares.
The piece notes limited impact of the rubber embargo on plantation and African gums, while Brazilian rubber remains available. It highlights growing plantation rubber in Ceylon and Paragums in the Amazon, recalls 1907 price spikes to $2-$3, and mentions Guayule’s decline due to war in Mexico. It anticipates possible embargo easing with safeguarded supplies and notes Algeria’s rubber market largely undisturbed by war so far.
A historical editorial argues the United States should avoid entering World War I, asserting neutrality preserves trade rights under the law of nations. It claims Allies cannot impose new rules, that American business demands free commerce, and that embargo or war would devastate private trade and profits. It compares potential embargo harms to beef shipments and stresses honor equals profit in international trade.
Washington debate over who should make war supplies continues at the Public Library. A resolution backed by Speaker Clyde Tavenner calls for exclusive government manufacture after July 1, 1920, citing private profits as a driver of armament. The Christmas War Council for Peace hosted the discussion with Mrs. Tavenner and others supporting the move to curb private munition production.
Mrs G Burr Tucker returns home from Bridgeport visit. Mrs Mary Staples and son Arthur guests of mother Mrs Florence Standish with Olive Standish and brother Claremont Standish from Hertford. Ralph Rockwell moves to Emory Sanfords in Redding and buys out Emory Meat. Mr and Mrs Jesse H Wheeler entertain guests Mr and Mrs Fred Jennings and Ruby of Fairfield. Stephen Barrmore closes Place for winter, returns to Bridgeport until spring. Aunt Mrs Amelia Gould joins Mrs Jesse H Wheeler. Fred Marsh family visit Henry J Secley in Bridgeport. Corsage Bouquets For Dances John Reck & Son.
Mid season outfits in sand and putty hues dominate motoring shopping and outdoors wear. Fawn colored coats, suits, furs, hats, and shoes pair with corduroy and velvet tweeds, featuring plaited backs, yokes, and belts. Silk fox boas accent the look, while boots match in dull black or tan. The style signals a shift to more masculine tailoring after a fashion lull. Also noted is Lusitania receiving $1,000,000 more in insurance protection.
Bridgeport Public Library adds wide ranging new titles across philosophy religion and science economics and travel. Notable authors include Atkins Brandes Gladden Maeterlinck Doyle Pike and Lippmann with works on politics education and war era Europe. Also new fiction travel and reference volumes from Adams Bennett Cross Fowler and Nansen among others.
Dec 30 dispatch reports German artillery striking the double towered church and 15th century abbey at Mont Saint Eloi in Pas de Calais. Night raids drive the trench warfare pattern, with scouts breaching German lines and capturing positions by bayonet amid mud and shellfire.
A summary of changing roles for women in Japan, noting press attention to women’s positions. It recounts a magazine tale of Baron Kato and a gold watch gift, plus a marriage lesson from Dr. Kitokuro Tohiki’s daughter, listing six rules for harmony in marriage emphasizing love, restraint, obedience, property, and home as a sustaining unit.
A bustling sale lists numerous cut prices on sleds, skates, leather straps, knitting yarn, telephones, electric lights, and fabric goods. It notes diverse items from skates to tablecloths, nails, rods, sheets, and wrenches with prices and conditions. Also mentions featuring readers, books, and a Legion member, plus eye care advice and two sailors drowned near Beirut.
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