Trade and tariff talks reshape inland water freight
The article discusses official and private efforts to study a pending project for cheaper freight by water, noting its potential to shift trade inland and along the coast. It mentions 1907 Interstate Commission data on ton mile costs, a joint committee’s role, and expected actions by legislative conferees amid tariff debates and revenue bill origins in the House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eome
York
United
Interstate Commission
Great Lakes
Gid
Erigepert
Geidgeport
Tarft
Hourettl
Therese
Guties
House
Senate
Speaker blocks Hill with aim to pack committee
The speaker has not given real reasons, chiefly to pack the committee against the House bill. A personal grudge against Hill and possible hostility to President Taft are suggested, with Uncle Jon facing re‑election trouble if the House were to elect a speaker today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hill
Taft
Uncle Jon
Buttermilk demand rises in hot weather across eateries
In Bridgeport the drink gains popularity in restaur ants hotels cafes and saloons as summer heat drives sales. Consumers praise its cooling effect and stomach soothing qualities while keepers note strong demand and rising prices as more venues stock buttermilk for thirst quenching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fragments of Household Tips and Odd Food Tricks
A mix of kitchen hacks and odd culinary notes appears, from balloon car safety ideas and waxed paper ideas to salmon salads, horseradish prep, and egg filled bread ideas. The text blends cooking advice with household care tips and minor gadget notions.
New Skin Remedy Promises Overnight Complexion Cure
Advert explains a product called possum claimed to clear pimples rashes and eczema overnight, with quick relief from itching. It touts dramatic success and offers a 50 cent trial package and a $2 jar available at Bridgeport pharmacies, with free samples by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
North Dakota Agricultural College
York
Roosevelt @vatage
Cripple Creek
Colo
Ministry of War
Morse
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Adirondacks
Eine
California
Germany
Royal Medical Society
London
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ralironan
Em- Eankinesia
Navy
Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Mayonnaise tips and home cleaning notes from an old ad
A mix of kitchen and cleaning guidance appears with instructions for making white mayonnaise using white shelled eggs and lemon juice, plus a simple carpet cleaner recipe. It also touts a Nova Scotia vacation as affordable and mentions Loewith & Co steamship agents offering travel literature and lodging options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xia
Nova Scotia
Loewith & Co
Arc
Spon
Imquiring
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Bridgeport ,Gann
Phether Cunnon
Hatch
Wisner
Alleb-Prates
Wissner
Board of Building Commissioners
Bugs
Boston Household Supply Co
Main ST
Royal Hotel
Bridgeport Real Estate
Burr & Knapp
Bridgeport, Conn
Rockwell’s Hotel and Annex
Luzerne, New York
Hudson River
Lake Luzerne
Saratogs
A. G. Cushman
THE
NEW Haven Register Cigar
Mt Eckler & CO
Main Street
D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Everard
B’port Liquor & Eracary Go- WM
Buckley
James Staples & Company
Bankers and Brokers
State St
P. L. Holzer
T. Staples
State Street
Fred J. Elander
Loan On Household Goods Loan Co
Meigs Ride
Bie
West End
W. ©. Lund
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
RowSse Saale. Stree
WM. Ao Fondays
Walter
Wilmot
Gledhill & CO
Garry
Wall
Middle Sts
Parker, Jeweler
Land OF
W. K. Molian
Buffalo
N. Y
E Thle
Leah Kleschna
Polf
All-Star
Alice Fiemming
Mate
Millar
Northern Lights
Paul Boyton
Dally
Camerons
Stes Dock
Stratford Aveous
Robert Weber
Imperial Theatre
Stratford Av
Lower
Brsign Moving Pictures
Waa
Raymond
East 28Th New
Subway Bt
Cavatoer
Farmar
HOTEL
Gallatin
West 46Th Street
Sth Ave
Plank
Monkint Gernando Pannach
Long Island Sound
Shore & Islands
Venice
South Norwalk
Conn
Langdon Islands Co
Norwalk
24Th St
Eleventh St. & Universi Pisom
Broadway
Wowarda, Exoelent Restaurent Amd
Tor Ae Eee
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