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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
4
Corner Main and Bank Streets invites inspection of equipment and facilities. Open an account subject to check with balances of $500 and over. James Staples & Co Bankers offer counsel and aid during banking hours, highlighting years of banking experience.
A vast infestation of fleas swarmed Waterbury overnight affecting hotels, restaurants, and theaters. Men kept hats on to avoid bites while women faced bites on exposed skin as insects crawled across window panes and lights. Children cried as pests clung to hair and swarmed necks and ears. Authorities were unable to explain the sudden outbreak.
The Shore Line Electric Railway Co. secure a 21 year through trolley route from New London to New Haven by lease from the New London and East Lyme Street railway. The line will connect at Flanders Corner with the new Connecticut river line and cars are not expected to run for several weeks. The New London and East Lyme trolley has operated since 1903 and will come under Plant control August 1.
A severe thunderstorm in Suffield caused lightning to strike the home of James A. Bruce, burning it and several outbuildings, including a barn and tobacco shed, with losses around 25000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Bruce were away when struck, Mrs Bruce knocked unconscious, and an adjoining house had burned five years prior. Cattle and horses were saved.
New Haven July 30 reports say directors chose Howard Elliott to head the New Haven system largely for his segregation work at Northern Pacific after the Supreme Court ruling in Northern Securities. Directors view him as aligning with Mr. Mellen and note he succeeded Mellen as president of the Northern Pacific.
The paving and sewer commission advertises bids on 28 000 yards of permanent paving in wood block granite block and brick on a concrete base for Stratford avenue Singer g Avenue Courtland street Atlantic street Kiefer street and Whiting street. It also seeks bids on 2 400 feet of 20 inch sewer pipe for Stratford avenue. Lonely farmers bothered by tramps can post a notice Harvest bande wanted.
The forty-eighth annual insurance department report to Governor Baldwin details a major rise in fraternal societies’ assets from 30.98 million to 110.3 million, with 53 societies reporting in 1912. It highlights new New York Conference Bill provisions, reserve funds, and valuation rules, noting 4.33 million members and higher disbursements.
New Haven news reports a 10 percent reduction in automobile tax valuations starting this year. Samuel H. Williams of the board of assessors announced the change at a weekly auto club meeting, shaping a shift from full value assessments to diminished figures for each year of usage.
Local shop advertises a wide range of chains and fobs with unique designs and high workmanship. الو
J Buechler the Reliable Jeweler at 48 Fairfield Avenue near Middle Street advertises services and location with emphasis on shop reliability and neighborhood presence.
President-elect Howard Elliott of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. replies by mail from Dublin, N. H., that he knows little about the Interstate Commerce Commission issue and has discussed nothing with directors. He says railroads should stay within transportation, be scrupulously honest with communities, commissions and legislatures, and avoid making promises without full facts.
The New Britain Herald reports that President Elliott aims to elevate the human element of railroading along with equipment. General Manager Bardo testified at the Stamford wreck coroner’s inquest, blaming the demoralized discipline on criticisms, while the article suggests demoralization may drive accidents rather than follow from them.
The text critiques scientific management and efficiency drives as neglecting the human element. It cites President Elliott urging better utilization of employees and warns that purely technical systems fail if they ignore personal equations. It stresses that human factors must remain central across industries.
Miss Frances Mallette and Tillian Mallette visit Newtown, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Greenman at Cool Spring Farm. Rev. and Mrs. Dunn plan to stay with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Candee. Edith Bowles returns home to Huntington after several days with friends in town. Mrs. Betale Sherwood hosts her sister Mrs. Sarah Dunromb for a few days of sport and hospitality.
The piece contrasts the Summer Girl who enjoys power and vitality with the Summer Woman who is nervous tired and worn. It notes kidney trouble and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a positive aid. Stratford Avenue Shey Street 224.
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