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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
7
A reflective survey argues for pensions for long serving teachers, weighing direct and participating plans. It cites 23 states’ approaches, notes most veterans are few in number, and endorses a Massachusetts style compromise of direct and participatory elements with optional early retirement for veterans.
A historical text describes Mylius sDiene in a time when the nation faced tyranny and oppression. It cites officials and monarchs, referencing debates over constitutional duty, authority, and the dangers of agitation against government prerogatives.
Confederate veterans across the globe marked the TF anniversary of the birth of their military leader and poets. The article recounts the near-death experiences of Robert E. Lee and Edgar Allan Poe, noting healing miracles and lasting legacies. It highlights public vigils in Baltimore and New York as admirers honor Lee, Poe, and other figures, with ceremonies at historic sites and monuments.
The article notes Dr David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University, turns seventy and is praised as a vast source of knowledge. It highlights his influence on American education, his ancestry claims, and his broad interests from royalty to science. It also mentions his leadership roles and public persona.
A fragmented 19th century digest mentions Dr. Jorden famed for fish lore and odd species studies, Augustine Birrell as Treland chief secretary and literary figure, and Albert J Barling rising railway head amid plans for a continental network expansion from Richfield to Puget Sound with major line electrification proposed in Montana and Idaho.
Port Le Gallienne born forty seven years ago in Liverpool, the city famed for trade and industry, marks a milestone as Richera Le Gallienne celebrates another birthday. The oblique history hints at a man shaped by local commerce and education at Liverpool College.
A fragmentary portrait of the poet Le Gallienne, born in Liverpool, a journalist in Liverpool London and New York who found his forte in poetry and romance. It recalls his marriages, a scandal about a young woman, and his debated duels over verses critiquing Mrs Asquith. Includes mention of his war poetry and a long quoted drumming lament.
Reno faces a historic change as Nevada lawmakers consider shortening the required residence for divorce from six months to one year, threatening Reno’s status as a famed divorce hub. The town’s open gambling and vice era fades as debates rise on maintaining its libertine image amid reform waves.
The letter from President Mellen argues against short term ad hoc campaigning and stresses broad, future oriented advertising to boost Boston port traffic and New England transportation. He notes railroads must compete for business, emphasize passenger and freight growth, and connect shipping with inland markets while resisting politicized agitation. He defends substantial ad spend as building long term regional prosperity.
The text recounts Sir Henry Bessemer as the original inventor of steelmaking processes and related machines. It notes his birth in Chariton Hertfordshire and his varied later work in metal casting and electrometallurgy. It also mentions medal, knighthood, and death, along with a stray reference to early American war triggers and a William Mot bill, framing a late 18th century inquiry into expansion and peace resolutions.
The D M Read Co announces the last week of its furniture carpet curtain and rug sale ending Saturday night the 25th. Savings remain across Oriental bags trunks and bags 20 percent lace curtains portieres tapestries and upholstery fabrics 10 percent. Overstocks are being cleared with deals on linen tray cloths napkins and damask sizes and prices highlighted by sale discounts.
Clearance sale lists pure wool sweaters with ruff necks at 3.50, outing flannel nightshirts and pajamas at reduced prices, soisette and neglige shirts discounted, hose supporters and elastic suspenders offered, all-silk four in hands at 19 cents, Gloria silk umbrellas with handles at 1.10, location noted as Main street entrances.
The text cites an amendment by Wilmot on territorial rights and mentions party formation in the 1840s, followed by a medical cure advertisement claiming kidney and bladder relief. It blends historic political discourse with a contemporary remedy claim, reflecting fragmented OCR from a 19th century newspaper page.
Local probate court scheduled a hearing on the contested will of Emily Cheon as it relates to the estate of Mrs F P Owen. The application of executor Fred Owen for letters testamentary faced delay, with letters about the will of Kate and others mentioned. The article notes the will’s discovery and subsequent demand for the court to grant administration while detailing names connected to the proceeding.
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