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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
13
A line item lists a representative named Menet at the Work Office located in the 225 Fifth Avenue Building Room 404 with a payment of one dollar. The fragment implies a clerical or administrative note documenting a small amount and a specific office space.
Finance committee weighs a 2 per cent tax on corporate dividends as a substitute for tax amendments. The plan would burden stockholders and affect certain issuers differently, with possible market impact. Authors warn it could injure dividend-rich stocks while some weaker firms might escape full effect. The discussion mirrors broader partisan tension over tariff policy and political alignments ahead of 1912.
The veto remarks on banning tobacconists from serving on New Haven police board contrast Gov Weeks stance with Republican-leaning General Assembly practice. The piece questions the sincerity of asserting the highest degree of self-government and calls for educational work to align it with party views.
Readily available veal selections offering legs loins bums shoulders forequarters breasts and stewing veal with prices ranging from 8c to 15c per pound. Includes sections for fancy fed veal this season and weekly specials. Prices given per pound with various cuts highlighted. Local meat market advertises best quality and value for beef lovers this week.
Fairfield coverage reports a postponed dance at Beck ware hall, factory spraying elm trees, and civic actions. It notes storms reducing beach attendance, a ballooning prize won by A. Holland Forbes, new water service for Geo Jennings, and plans for a Ajax engine fund drive. It mentions locals traveling to Louisville, wedding news, and Europe trips, plus Foley’s Urine Laxative ads.
A list of shop deals including bars of ozone soap for 25c, pearl tapioca 4c per lb, 4 Ibs fancy prunes for 25c, 6 Ibs broken rice for 25c, pearl barley 4c per lb, Hecker's Short Cake Flour 3 lb for 18c, and evaporated apples offered in bulk.
Local market advertises Fancy Native Lettuce at 4c per head and Fancy Native Bunch Onions and Radishes at 1c per bunch. Prices include Fancy Tomatoes 10c per quart, Fancy Long Island Peas 10c per quart, New Bermuda Onions 8c per lb, and several other vegetables with low sales figures. Vendors promote Boston Lettuce, Beets, Turnips, Carrots, Wax Beans, String Beans, and Bermuda onions at varying low prices.
The Locomobile Company of America builds a city auto patrol wagon to be ready by July 1. Officers Wheeler Lynch were trained last week on operation and care, while North and McGrr learn this week. The wagon will be screened to conceal prisoners in transit.
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