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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement extols Welcome Soap noting its borax content softens water and cleanses well. The testimonial claims hands become white and smooth, clothes whiten, and laundry goes faster with less effort, all for 5 cents and sold by grocers.
The Bellows Compositor, a new slug type setting machine, was shown to a large Board of Trade gathering. General Manager Hammond described its mechanical, not electrical, operation and highlighted its high speed of up to 11,000 cms per hour, surpassing traditional operators.
Bridgeport announces a novel typesetting device with a water cooled mold and automated matrix distribution. The machine speeds up quad ing functions, casts durable slugs, and can produce lines within its range while claiming advantages over existing methods. A related item notes Loretta Barber injured by runaway horses on Lake Avenue in Danbury.
Greenwich court fines and nolles on car offenses. Judge Barnes imposes $1 plus costs in George Glasser case. similar charges for Sam Set? Cate yield unknown result. Stamford grand list shows taxable property at 31,738,301, up from 20,132,806 in 1911. Bequests in Justine Bullock will admitted. Greenwich Library and Hospital receive balance. Wild reptile notes include a rattlesnake captured near SelIaghitoke and a venomous adder bite near Winnipauk with cauterization performed.
New York June 6 market notes show steers and bulls priced across a wide range with cows veals and sheep values listed. A buys list for veal seafood fruits vegetables and staples follows alongside Bridgeport Public Market and Branch store details.
The Fairfield County Pomona Grange met at Trumbull Grange hall on Wednesday for morning business and a fifth degree conferral. In the afternoon Miss Lucy Sanford presented a program with melodies readings and vocal numbers from members of Trumbull Grange and local figures.
The Rev. Morgan Millar eulogized Eva Estelle Hyde at her funeral at the Olivet Congregational church home on 690 William Street. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery. Elizabeth Walters died after a short illness, owner of Sunshine bakery.
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