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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
8
The report argues German defense at the Somme uses dug-in positions and limited manpower to minimize losses while artillery curtain fire shields reserves. It notes Allied material superiority in cannons and ammunition, but stresses tactical restraint by Germans to avoid friendly fire and sustainment costs.
The author argues for national management of railroads, likening it to a single postal system. Unified operation would reduce railroad politics, cut costs, and protect investors by ending private profiteering and overlapping corporate chaos. Private capital would shift to more productive uses while workers gain stable wages.
The Big Parade on Fourth of July in Bridgeport drew wide pride and civic spirit. Chairman E Lavery led the effort, praised for uniting many men and women who gave time to make the celebration meaningful and safe.
Paris reports rainstorm ends but offensive near Somme continues with French gains between Flaucourt and Estrees. Belloy and woods by Assevillers to Barleux strengthen positions as Perrone nears capture. Verdun holds. Meuse fighting renews as Thiaumont work falls to enemy.
Lynn Massachusetts July 5 six male occupants were arrested after an automobile ran up and down Boston street. The dead woman was identified as Miss Margaret Ward by Police Sergeant Duffee. Among the arrestees were former State Representative Charles E. O Connell of Peabody and Bardwell Sexton. Fines and bonds followed as investigators pondered medical and criminal angles. Santo Fagone was later fined $100 in Boston for making a clothes pin bag from an American flag.
A clothing promo describes attractive stripe patterns for women blouses and dresses and men shirts in lavender white, lavender green, blue tan, gray lavender, black on white, and satin stripe wash silks. Featured sale price 59 cts with original price $1.00, and another at 85 cts.
The silk department promotes lightweight foulards for everyday wear and dressy occasions. Dark designs suit casual use while lighter patterns with lace trim fit formal looks. Color options include Navy and Belgian blue with prices around $1.50 and $1.39 for other patterns.
The advertisement claims the largest stock of bicycles in the city with tires from Goodyear and Goodrich. Prices range from $1.59 to $3.50 and repairs offered with cleaning and reshaping of wheels. Baby carriage tires all sizes, attached, 35e up.
A Watson department sale features cotton fabrics for hot weather including Voiles, Marquisettes, Crepes, and Cretonnes with colorful floral patterns and stripes. Sale prices range from 19 to 39 cents, with original prices listed. remaining pieces sized 14 to 17 and some plain whites offered at 69 cents each or 3 for $2.00.
A discussion on impossibilists across movements like Socialists suffragists and peace advocates. Their zeal can spur progress yet irritate slower peers. News notes report the sinking of the Titanic steamer Missouri and unrest in Sam Dolican rebels, plus infantile paralysis cases in Beacon and a Zionist convention opening in Philadelphia.
The ad offers discounted ladies garments including fancy Nainsook and Batiste gowns, lace trimmed yokes, embroidered pieces, and silk and satin fabrics. Prices range from about 39 to 89 cents with many items halved from regular rates, highlighted as second floor specials with cross stitch embroidery and lace trim.
Flouncings and organdie Swiss and lawn trims in 18 to 27 inch widths offered in multiple prices from 50 cents to 2.50. Embroidered voiles in lavender pink blue on white from 0.89 to 1.50. Petticoat and waist fabrics include long cloth flouncing 0.69 to 1.00. Remnants of Venise edged voile Marquisette priced low for closing.
The forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight with references to distant weather across the Rocky Mountains and Mexico. Louisiana coast and New Orleans record barometric readings while sunrise and moon phase data appear alongside tides and water levels. Mrs. Russell Sage of New York donated $100,000 to Lawrence Cellama.
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