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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
A representative discusses the Dek Ohio property at 55 Fifth Avenue, building room 404. Details on ownership, function, and future plans are outlined, highlighting the building’s role in the organization’s operations.
A broadside on tariff policy accuses opponents of mistreatment of women and argues for protectionist duties. The piece cites Miss Ids of Tar and a Miss Tarbell, notes heightened duties on laces and hosiery, and discusses impacts on domestic industry and wages. It mentions President’s authority, a congressional conference, and upcoming votes on public utilities and other measures.
Bawin G. Cooley, former Chicago superintendent, told the National Council of Education that public schools should not aim to prepare every American boy for the presidency. He warned that millions are being educated for roles unlikely to yield practical use in factory or farm work, tying the remark to debates over a proposed new high school building.
Fairfield County reports a serious injury from a premature cannon explosion as Carl Punzeil, a boy from Noroton Heights, was struck in the leg and slide while loading powder from a firecracker. Stamford’s Grand List totals 21,950,487, about 5 million less than the city’s assessors’ figure. A fawn rescued by Mire Nolan in Wilton Lake is recovering in her yard. A man named Bernard Brady was critically injured after being struck by a locomotive near the Norwalk freight depot, with multiple fractures. Stamford Pastor Rev. Dr. B. M. Tippie resigns to lead a Rome, Italy church. A firework caused a fire at William Ashton’s Block in Noroton Heights, with estimated losses of 3,500.
In Daytonville Steorge Shislée was found dead at the bottom of a hay stack after a fall while covering the stack with canvas. Police surmise he fell from the top and struck his head. neck fracture noted. Fourth of July injuries include August Soudier, 19, injured by a cannon explosion in Winsted. wrist injury from a shattered can. In New Hartford Julius Mathieu’s son Edward, 14, injured while handling caps. eye injuries may save one eye but other is doubtful. Michael Gilver, about four, badly hurt by premature cannon firecracker. the blast damaged the hand and fingers and thumb.
New patented incandescent lamp heating tubs aim to heat air and gas for bathing and hair drying. Swedish engineers unveil a microphone doubling current telephone range. Government seizes control of an automatic weighing machine to curb customs fraud. Wilbur and Orville Wright receive Doctor of Technical Sciences from the Technical High School in Munich. Austrian armored cars use a double-drive system with a guarded secret mechanism.
The article touts Parisian Sage as a quick acting dandruff cure and hair growth serum. It claims the product destroys dandruff germs in two weeks with a money back guarantee. It is advertised as keeping the scalp cool and clean in summer and as a refined choice for women, offered for 50 cents.
Redding July 8 A lawn party on Harry Lounsbury's grounds drew about 75 guests for the Mark Twain Library benefit. Mark Twain and his daughters Clara and Jean Clemens attended, with Mrs. Julian Hawthorne and Mrs. Deming among others. The event raised around 20 dollars as a social gathering featured conversation with the celebrated author.
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