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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

Page

3

Oyster beds could net state five hundred thousand revenue

A Connecticut House member cites a study by a free interests advocate urging a thorough inquiry into oyster property taxation. He notes opposition to an industry investigation, claims beds are overvalued by speculators, and asserts state revenue could reach about $500,000 annually if leases and assessments reflected true value, with current taxes showing low yields and heavy private gains.

House of Representatives Connecticut Senate Xteak Rowe New Haven Palladium

Peaches in Abundance and Quality Highlight Interview

An interview outlines expected abundant peach harvests in Connecticut by late August. Hale of Glastonbury discusses Hale & Coleman orchards on Moose Hill and notes U.S. Department of Agriculture efforts backing peach production. Comparisons to Georgia experiments and local tree trials are mentioned, with yield expectations and market impact highlighted.

Ces. H. Hale Glastonbury Hale & Coleman Moose “Hill Connecticut Hale United States Georgia

Peaches Show Better Yields From Experimental Trees

Mr Hale notes that peaches from trees subjected to experiments fetch higher quality and bulkier fruit. He compares costs to grow one peach versus another, citing last week's harvest sold for $3 a crate in Georgia, while rot rate earlier reached 68 percent.

Hale Georgia

New York Autoist Fined in Torrington Incident

Charles Doll of New York, staying at Mt. Tom, was arrested in Torrington for reckless driving and fail ure to display his license and rear light. He pleaded to two counts, with costs totaling 22.25 dollars. The piece also notes a Gilbert school admission policy and a Catholic movement toward a public high school, as discussed at the annual trustees meeting.

New York Charles Doll S J. Anthony's Parochial School Gilbert School Winsted 1Tute

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