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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
When our designer completed Model 4 illustrated above we felt he had accomplished something to be proud of. The fabrics in Model 4 Suits include Cheviots Cassemeres Velours Serges and worsted in many colors. Twenty other models in a variety of fabrics suit young men middle aged and stout men all at two P&Q Prices or $12.00 or $17.00. We Give the Values and Get the Business.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists outline three drying methods sun artificial heat and air blast to conserve foods when canning containers are scarce. They describe tray construction trays preparation conditioning and packing in paper bags boxes or metal tins with detailed steps for spinach beets onions carrots parsnips cabbage beet tops Swiss chard celery rhubarb and raspberries.
Haberdashery makers urge customers to favor unstarched shirts as war times lower starch use. The piece notes collars once signified dignity, traces evolution from stiff stand up styles to comfortable soft collars, and mentions a yacht turned over to the government in Toledo, Ohio. It closes with seeds from John Reck & Son.
The Hague dispatch notes anxiety in German banking and export circles about economic prospects after the war. Annexationists push a new argument that American reciprocity will shield Central Powers from world market loss, while editors warn against relying on US dollars against Germany.
In New Haven on June 8 Judge Thomas signed the final decree confirming the Seamless Rubber Co sale to United Drug Co of Boston for about $700,000. The receiver will pay creditors in full, about $600,000 plus 6 percent interest, and United Drug Co plans to enlarge and operate the plant.
A health advertisement claims Phosphated Iron fixes nervous fatigue and blood issues after a single day, with testimonials from skeptical users who regain energy and sleep. The notice warns shoppers to buy capsules only from Hindle drug stores in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and avoid substitutes.
Washington experts warn of cicuta or water hemlock a highly poisonous plant causing numerous human and livestock deaths each year. The U S Department of Agriculture circular explains recognition dangers seasonal roots and humane and animal treatment cautions on grazing irrigation ditch habitats and root digestion prevention through removal and education of children and caretakers.
St. Joseph's Seminary, alma mater of thousands of priests, was hit by lightning yesterday. The southern tower was struck first starting a fire that threatened the building. Thirty minutes later the northwestern tower fell through the roof. The main building remained intact.
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