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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
9
The passage contrasts war’s brutal reality with cinematic fantasy, arguing war brings cold hunger wounds and death, while professors of international law should study its horrors firsthand. It praises Jethro Tull as a peaceful benefactor, noting his quiet legacy amid conflict. A note on drill-sowing shows farmers saved seed, highlighting practical survival amid upheaval.
The President’s plan to back a stable Mexican government with arms and advisory aid recalls French support to colonial rebels in the American War of Independence. History shows mixed reception, with loyalists opposing intervention, but those who seek order may welcome such assistance. Mexican citizens hoping for peace may soon see decisive U.S. action.
The Hartford Courant defends its stance on the assassination of the civil service law. It argues the law is “too stiff to use” and contends the law has become harsher in death, prompting criticism of its handling and wording in the Waterbury American.
The June 19 vote is only an order to prepare a charter for a commission form of government. After the charter is drafted citizens will know what they are voting for. A yes vote simply authorizes presenting an instrument that will bring commission government into being.
The piece describes a wartime shift from shrapnel to high explosive shells as armies retreat into extended trenches. It notes that explosives create craters and pierce heavy materials, reducing the effectiveness of traditional shrapnel and driving Allies to secure large supplies amid heavy shortages.
The speaker denounces war hawks including college professors and calls for a regiment of jingoists to be sent to fighting fronts. He insists anyone advocating war must pledge enlistment when hostilities begin, arguing proxy fighting is easy and hypocritical.
The British Empire marks King George V birthday born June 3 1865 as the sun never sets on the Empire. He is portrayed as a democratic monarch who avoids warlord role during World War I and maintains a Teutonic lineage through Hanover and Saxe Coburg Gotha. His naval career and hobby of stamp collecting are noted along with boxing and teetotalism.
Lord Claud Hamilton, head of London’s special constabulary, aged seventy two, with a long military and political career from Grenadier Guards to MP seats and railway chairmanship. The note also marks Jethro Tull, the pioneer of drill sowing, who died June 3, 1740, and revolutionized farming with hoeing and cultivation methods.
A afternoon conference was set between George S. Hill head of Bridgeport police and Major Walter A. Penfield head of Bridgeport Arms Works to discuss policing in the Second precinct. Labor leaders report no active agitation but demand adequate protection if troubles arise and possible east of Pequonnock river staffing. Hill will review causes behind the Arms Works request and may propose a special police force to handle potential conditions.
The Connecticut Froebel Normal Kindergarten Primary Training school held class day exercises on West avenue with the history poem and prophecy read by the authors. Commencement will be tomorrow at the Hotel Stratfield with diplomas awarded to Vera Tracy Natalie Coulter Bubba Thelin Sara Lindsay and Dorothy Bullard of the city Eva Estep Evansburg Pa Dorothy Work Evanston IL Beatrice Patton Greenwich Blanche Carter Stockbridge Margaret Murray Worcester Myrtle Gifford Boston Marion Baird New Haven Jane Quigg Easthampton. The Bridgeport Groupe of the Alliance Francaise prepares an Oaks garden tableau event featuring old master reproductions with Miss Louise Gould Miss Helen Cowell and Miss Slocum's pupils dancing, with Miss Marguerite Bishop singing and Paul Goulding directing.
Fairfield June 3 Special notes report a rabies test on a dead animal sent to Middletown, Staples High defeats Fairfield High 7 2 marking Fairfield’s first loss in the series, Amy Jennings and Allison Hull wed at the bride’s home with Rev. F S Child officiating, Unquown tribe of Red Men to initiate four, and Dr E T Sharp and Henry Harding cases on automobile law violations continued to Saturday by Judge Wakeman.
A sale closes out stock on White Suedes and 12-button French Gloves once $2.25 now priced to move. White Grace 16-button gloves on sale at $2.00, Gray Suedes 16-button at $1.50 and 50 cents in places. Some children's sizes included. Fridays morning sale starts.
The D. M. Read Company is mentioned alongside Acting Mayor McAneny who was ordered by his physician to stay in bed for two days to rest. The war has caused a drop of 2,040 in Paris's May birth rate, reflecting broader demographic impact.
Rubber surfaced coats for men priced from 3.00 to 6.50. Best ever coat guaranteed for quality and hard service. Rubber blankets 1.50, rubber aprons 1.50, rubber gloves 0.50 to 2.50.
An advertisement notes a large assortment always in stock of guaranteed quality items including oiled hats and aprons.
New York stock session opens with notable advances in war shares and metal issues, gains 1 to 2 points. United States Steel rises after an initial 2,000 share sale, railways like St Paul and Union Pacific also climb. First hour trading remains vigorous with copper and steel leading, aided by Mexican developments influencing metal sectors.
Activity eased and prices shaded the market at noon with bond trading steady. The report notes modest movement in yields and a generally calm session across securities, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and $ bonds holding firm amid mixed data.
Paris June 3 French finance minister Alexander F Ribot introduced a bill in the chamber of deputies to appropriate 5,600,000,000 francs provisionally for the third quarter of the year.
New York reports the death of Dave Orr, famed first baseman for the Brooklyn Nationals, from heart disease at his niece Mrs. Harry Britton’s home in Richmond Hill, New Jersey, last night.
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