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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
21
The article decries sewer bond issues and 75 percent assessments on taxpayers, warning the city’s political machine risks heavy costs to East and West Bridgeport. It urges East Side residents to unite and oppose bonds funding the garbage plant, stressing duty to vote and resist undue taxation.
The column accuses Theodore Roosevelt of fixed aims to bar Judge Hughes and attack Germans, contrasting his demagoguery with President Wilsons calm restraint. It warns against a new era of know nothingism and the rise of A P A creed that promotes against certain Americans.
The article argues cleanliness as civilization’s core instinct and questions the uncritical praise of the morning cold bath. It asserts any tonic bath, not just cold water, can serve as a daily health practice and challenges the notion that cold baths hold unique merit beyond other tonics.
A historical health note argues that cold plunges benefit vigorous individuals but can harm delicate ones. It favors tepid or hot baths to stimulate blood flow, tone the nervous system, and avoid shock or rheumatism. It urges replacing mere courage with common sense in morning bathing practices.
Baron Montague of Beaulieu born June 10 1866 near fifty to be celebrated. He survived 32 hours adrift after the Persia sinking in the Mediterranean and later served as Inspector of Mechanical Transport Vehicles in the British army. He has been a journalist, engineer, MP and explorer. His daughter Blaine Cecil is an actress.
Charles Joseph Bonaparte born in Baltimore sixty five years ago today. Former Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General, he advocates preparedness and warns the United States faces war unless a larger navy is built. He is a grandson of King Jerome Bonaparte and American wife Elizabeth Patterson.
The article recalls the 1851 formation of San Francisco's first vigilance committee amid rampant crime and its later 1855 revival after Editor King's murder, with the group relinquishing power to civil authorities in 1856. It also notes about 10,000 Kentucky coal miners on strike.
The article marks Peter the Great’s 244th birthday on June 9 1472 and notes plans for a 250th anniversary celebration in Petrograd. It retells his brutal rule and modernizing reforms, including harsh personal traits and intense love life with Catherine I lasting as czarina. It mentions Catherine’s infidelity and Peter’s punishments, and Eudoxia’s tragic imprisonment and love letters to Major Glebov.
Miss M. BE. Macaw and Rev. John R. Brown spoke at the opening of the Christian and Missionary Alliance convention held at Berean Memorial church. Rev. R. C. Steinhoff presided. The gathering runs through June 11 with afternoon discussions on progress in heathen lands and stereopticon views of missionary homes and travels tonight at 8:30 Dr. R. H. Glover to speak.
The Normal class of the Fannie A. Smith Froebel Kindergarten will hold commencement exercises at 11 o'clock on Thursday June 15 in the Lafayette street school. A children’s day event is set for Wednesday at the same place. Graduates include Bethes da Hamilton Eleanor Criddle Elsie Chase Adeline Babbitt Elsa Clauder Laura Ford Emmeline Johnson Martha Newton Elizabeth Richardson and Irma Slevin. Fraternal dance cards issued for a Yankee Dee club informal at Fairfield Beach Casino on Friday June 30. Miss Florence Porter of 202 Newfield avenue to wed Arthur Macy June 21. she was surprised with an office shower by International Silver Co colleagues. Elsie Burges and Edna DeB Cooper, graduates of New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics in New Haven this afternoon. Dr E Hermann Arnold awarded diplomas to a large class from many regions. An automobile operated by George Landers of New Britain collided with a machine driven by R E Baldwin of 574 Wood avenue at Coleman street and Washington avenue. both machines damaged but occupants unharmed. Landers, a known political figure, blamed Baldwin. Baldwin blamed Landers. George L Warren, general secretary of the Charity Organization Society, spoke to St Johns church men’s club on The Rehabilitation of Families, outlining the society’s work and policy. May fire losses across the U S and Canada totaled 15,973,500 dollars. James B Wise banker of Watertown New Jersey died suddenly in an Atlantic City hotel.
The Champion Copper Co. announced a dividend of six dollars and forty cents per share. Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate offers prompt relief to tired nerves brain and headache after mental strain or overwork.
A local ad lists discounts on Turkish towels at 14c and various household goods. Items include white table oilcloth 17c, men and women underwear and aprons, Horsman dolls, watering pots, fly killers, mercerised napkins, mapkins, extension pole brackets, loose pin hinges, wax lunch paper rolls, all with near wholesale prices.
A city’s confidence shapes its progress as Bridgeport sets hours to expand suburban delivery. Officials emphasize self belief as the key to success and public service reach.
Shantung Doucet coats in exclusive motoring style feature neutral fabric with bright silk collar and cuffs. Prices range from $20 to $27.50. Also available linen or Palm Beach Cloth coats in tan gray or natural priced at $5 to $12.50.
A fashion item listing describes Summer Coats in sombre black with lustrous Bengaline and Black Taffeta, fully lined in rich satin. The design highlights pretty linings and several models, offered at a $22.50 special.
Handkerchief linen blouses with pique collars for business wear priced at 3.50. Voile and dimity waists with crochet edges 2.95. Georgette crepe with ruffled jabots 3.95 4.95 5.95. Smocks in white rose old blue 1.00 for sizes 14 to 18 years and 36 to 44 for women. Becond floor.
Silk corduroy and silk Rajah coats in newest models priced at 5.06. Only 25 pieces in sizes 6 to 10 years, special dresses in colored and white slightly mussed from display formerly up to 5.95 now 1.95 for sizes 8 to 14 years. Located on the second floor.
A vintage ads brief lists summer pajamas in saisette and striped percale, collarless models. Neglige shirts, striped and plain, offered alongside terry robes in lavender blue and gray, with prices from 95 cents to 5 dollars and up. Location referenced as first section near Main Street entrance.
A porch elevates from simple shelter to a personal retreat with thoughtful furnishing. Proper screening, rug, and comfortable seating transform it into a distinctive area. Explore Vudor curtains, bamboo drops, new wallpapers, and drapery fabrics in the decorating department.
The D D Read Co reports a captain’s sharp critique of forecastle meat quality while a crew member presents an especially offensive morsel. The exchange ends with a salty remark about baked angel for dinner. The piece then shifts to politics noting Roosevelt’s tariff views and standpat stance amid Chicago talks.
Roger M Poor elected a member of the New York Stock Exchange and a partnership transfer from William P Jonker to Andrew R Hoyt announced. A Third Avenue elevated crash at 149th Street killed one and injured twelve, with twelve seriously hurt. Norway restricts sale of strong liquors due to a general strike. Nine social revolutionists held for trial in New York after burning nine flags including the US. Rev Father John P Chadwick of New York, once Maine chaplain, elevated to monsignor.
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