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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
10
Washington reports skunks bring about 3 million dollars yearly to U S trappers. The bulletin notes value of skins, breeding and care, fencing and housing, feeding, and methods to trap without scent. It cites protection laws and potential market growth.
Charleston June New telegraph from Governor Hat Meld directed Brooks county sheriff and circuit judge to halt rioting and shooting after Colliers telegrams reported home invasions and private residences being fired upon prompting governor action.
Philadelphia cruiser Brooklyn long stationed at the navy yard for nearly sixteen years will sail soon for China to join the Asiatic squadron. The ship, once slated for the junk heap, was rebuilt about a year ago and is now among the fleet’s fastest. Admiral Schley’s old flagship led the Spanish fleet in the war. A separate note reports Joseph A. Freedlander of New York receiving a knight’s insignia from the Legion of Honor by the French government.
An ornate sales pitch claims cockroaches in homes result from neglect and can be remedied by Cyrus Roach Powder sprinkled where roaches gather. It guarantees satisfaction with a refund. Offers 4 percent? 50 refer a wide audience of housewives in the city. Prices listed as 20c per pound and 350?
David T. Jones of Baltimore, six years after both arms were amputated near the shoulders, uses a makeshift right arm with rubber bands to hold pen, enabling him to eat and write. At 30, he adapted to stenography and plans to draft literary articles using a tongue-assisted reading method.
London June 15 A magistrate at Bow Lane Reid a former Chubb Son employee in New York was granted extradition on charges of larceny and embezzlement. He was arrested in April after disappearing on March 23. He allegedly oversaw books showing a large shortage at Chubb Son.
Washington June 4 The appearance of John Early the alleged leper prompted two House bills to fund a national leper home. Representative Johnson proposes authorizing the surgeon general to pick a suitable island in any possession for a leper home with $150,000 appropriated. Representative Britton seeks $500,000 for a national leprosarium at a site chosen by a board including the surgeon generals of the army navy and public health service.
Margaret Langdon aged 18 daughter of Mrs. W D Langdon wed John Curtis conductor for the Connecticut company at city hall yesterday afternoon Justice Henry Waters officiated. The couple resides at 321 East Main Street. Wases and Window Boxes Filled.
Dillon's advertises an anniversary clearance with millinery discounts from a third to half price. It lists Bleached Peanut Braid Hats 48 cents to 1.98, Madagascar Panama Hats 1.48 to 3.00, Genuine Panama Hats 2 to 20, Natural Leghorn Hats 2.25 to 5.00, plus White Wings, White Flowers, White Ostrich Plumes and White Aigretts.
Fort San Juan de Ulua, guarding Vera Cruz, is described as the last Spanish post in North America, with a history of capture in 1861 by the French and later by Americans. The text also covers early Veracruz origins, wartime sieges, and broad military budget figures across nations, plus questions on ports and slavery. It preserves a period tone and mentions Archimedes, peanuts, and moral questions about animals.
Mint marks identify coin origins with O for New Orleans S for San Francisco C C for Carson City and D for Denver. Philadelphia coins have no mint mark. Tango origins: proposed from tangano or fandango. French pronunciation tahng go, English usage varies. no single authoritative form in the country.
Letter from Co. M. Abercrombie urges Bridgeport citizens to invest in urban beautification and planned lake and parkway development around Beardsley and the Natural Park. He argues for progressive city planning, landscape design, and park drives to elevate civic pride and youth education, citing Berkshire views as example.
Reports to the United States Commission on Industrial Relations claim women are shipped from New York by boat for immoral purposes. The International Longshoremen’s Union outlines suspected traffic, noting bargemen often ride with wives and families, while authorities deny extensive cadet system operations via waterways.
Big lot from a man counting on us to clean up season end. Doylies, centers, scarfs, towels, and pillow tops offered at low prices. Items include 12 to 18 inch doylies and 18 by 50 scarfs with prices from 8 to 76 cents and 25 to 75 cents range. Regular prices noted for embroidery ready goods.
Fabric sale notes include 40 inch Eponge Retine and 37 inch Plain Coke Crepe with new summer colors. Mentions draping quality and latest shades, plus Veluc Sic and a Bigdyd style. Purchasers urged to consider fine sorts at promotional rates.
The aviator could not descend at the South Pole without a hydroplane due to sea water or floes with water saturated snow. Landing might occur at a plateau around the pole, suggesting an August or July trip starting from Etah or Cape Columbia. Temperatures would likely be above freezing, similar to high altitude flights, not dropping to zero.
Charles Godfrey of Fairfield brings suit for damages against Clifford J. Connie Lewis claiming injuries from the accident that wrecked the Lewis car and led to Lewis being arrested for reckless driving. Lewis arraigned in Fairfield town court with $500 bond. case continued to Tuesday. An attachment covers the wrecked vehicle. Earthquake shocks were recorded at Guedalajare, Mexico.
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