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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
7
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The article surveys a Senate tariff debate with Taft proposals and the House Ways and Means stance on corporate income tax and inheritance taxes. It notes Republican dissension, impending election shifts, anti trust concerns in lumber, a Connecticut case on jury humiliation, and Wright brothers aviation progress amid weather and wind limits.
A Stratford tour of southern town farms around Fresh Pond shows thriving market gardens with lettuce rhubarb early beets and peas marketed. Ground remains moist after showers aiding large scale celery planting. Potatoes and cabbages also look good though pastures and hay were hit by dry weather. Nearby notices include travels of Rev Dr Packard to Maine and various local visits and events.
The town officials report a plan to oil main streets to curb dust and health concerns. Selectman Fox books thousands of gallons for street oiling, with funds raised in Southport for similar improvements. Library square to be oiled, then principal roads, replacing water carts. Community events include a Greenfield Hill Country Club gathering with singing and dancing. Local births and vacations noted, plus residents traveling, visiting, or returning.
WEWTOWN and nearby towns host a string of visitors from Bridgeport Danbury Jersey City and Sandy Hook. Guests include Miss Elizabeth Corbet Miss Catherine Phelan Mre Kilpride and Mr Young with others attending gatherings at homes of Crowe Lamphear Trop Heors and Leiss families. A summer concert at the town hall is planned for Friday evening August 13 featuring Mrs Janice Gordon and a group of performers.
Washington July 21 The tariff conference collapsed in a sharp deadlock over gloves and hosiery as House and Senate conferees failed to bridge gaps on raw materials and finished products. Payne clashed with Aldrich, while Cannon and Taft were briefed at the White House. The talks adjourned with no settlement, and party leaders prepared for further votes as insurgents eye cotton goods concessions.
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