Bridgeport’s de facto mayor casts a feudal view of reform
A long letter from DeVer H. Warner portrays Bridgeport politics as a ruler’s modernized feudal system. It criticizes consolidation of banks and parties, control of utilities, and media influence under a central authority, while lampooning municipal servitude and tax burdens in 1913.
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DeVer H. Warner
Hartford
Bridgeport
Cheney
Springfield
People
Warner
iWe
Royal Railroad
Destiny
Wanted a Boy of the Right Sort Inspires Corn Drive
The Department of Agriculture emphasizes boys in corn production, noting national yields and the potential to double output through modern farming methods. It highlights boys’ corn clubs and states champion youths earning a free trip to Washington to meet the President and receive diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Department of Agriculture
Washington
Government seeks a boy seed corn grower in every county
The Department of Agriculture plans a permanent Boy Champions program to boost corn yields. A new bulletin titled How to Grow An Acre of Corn outlines training boys to grow superior seed, with potential to sell seed to neighbors and double the national corn crop. Boys are urged to contact their congressmen for the bulletin and join the contest.
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Department of Agriculture
Horace Greeley
California
United States
Mas
Secretary of Agriculture
Ife
Office of Corn Investigations
Washington, D. C
Strauss is hailed as modernist conductor and prodigy
The article marks Richard Strauss born in Munich on June 11 1864 noting his prodigious start at childhood and early operatic trials. It highlights his works including Guntram Feuersnoth Salome and Rosenkavalier and cites his view of his birthplace marker. It also mentions Mrs Humphrey Ward born in Hobart Tasmania on June 11 1851 and her literary lineage.
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Richard Strauss
Batome
Bilektra
Rosenkavalier
Munich
Altheimereck
Munich Royal Opera
Strauss
Salome
Germany
New York
Hilektra
Ariadne and
Naxos
Lam Berlin
Dr. Strauss
Wagner
England
Humphrey Ward
Robert Elsmere
Diana Mallory
Rose
Eleanor
Hobart
Tasmania
Dr. Arnold
Rugby
Matthew Arnold
Texas war hero leads anti hell crusade by Bible students
Major General William P Hall a veteran of Indian wars and Medal of Honor recipient born June 11 1848 leads a crusade within the International Bible Students Association in Washington to repudiate the Bible hell fire doctrine. His resolution has circulated worldwide shaping many believers views on eternal punishment.
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Texas
United States Army
Wiliam P. Hall
International Bible Students Association
Washington
Missouri
West Point
Indiana
Arizona
Big Horn
Yellowstone
Indian Creek
Wyo
Bim Buttes
Dakota
White River
Colo
Hal
Hall
Gen. Hall
God
Jesus
Mrs. Ward Shapes 19th Century Letters and Spheres
The article profiles Mrs. Mary Augusta Ward born Arnold, who married Thomas Humphrey Ward in 1872 and published as Mrs Ward. It traces her literary path from a juvenile tale to Miss Stretherton, then Robert Elsmere, notes her stance against suffrage, and highlights her latest novel The Mating of Lydia as a refined rural English love story with mixed strength compared to earlier works.
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An Arnold
Mary Augusta
Thomas Humphrey Ward
Thomas
Miss Stretherton
Mary Anderson
Lydia
England
Ministers Use His Columns For Constituency Statements
Local ministers are urged to utilize his newspaper columns to publish their statements for constituents, leveraging the platform to reach voters and clarify policies ahead of upcoming meetings and decisions.
Hardened arteries kill the poor as well as the rich
Extract from Dr. Woods Hutchinson in American Magazine argues causes of premature hardening of the arteries. It notes shifts in opinion over the past decade, once blamed on heavy living and meat eating, now seen as more complex.
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Woods Hutchinson
Governor Blease seeks Wilson aid against liquor clubs
South Carolina Governor Blease appeals to President Wilson asking federal action to curb illicit liquor sales. He petitions the U S Commissioner of Internal Revenue to enforce tighter control and closing of such establishments in the state. Local dealer promotes Roll-a-Way screens at Lyon Gruman Hardware.
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Gov
Blease
Wilson
South Carolina
United States
Internal Revenue
Ardahan Bugs Discontinued Patterns On Sale At Reduced Price
The D. M. Read Co. offers high grade Ardahan Bugs size 9 by 12, discontinued patterns but perfect. They regularly sell for 35.00, now offered at 26.00 with several different patterns in the lot. Established 1857.
Complete Assortment of Ribbons and Travel Bags on Sale
A large display offers ribbons for graduation and dress pieces in varied fabrics and widths with prices from 39 cents to 1.25. Includes sash ribbons, brocade, satin, taffeta, velvet, hat bands, and travel bags with brass trim, locks, and leather lining priced from 3.98 to 7.25. Also Scott’s electric hair brushes discounted and gauze lace fans for gifts.
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Wertheimer
Dresden
Panama
Home Rule Bill Advances in Second Reading Amid Cheers
London June 11 The debate on the Second reading of the home rule bill resumed after rejection by the Lords. Bonar Law accused the government of using the Parliament bill to override popular will as the Unionists pledged to appeal to the people. The government chair applauded as the bill passed the second reading by a large margin and moved to committee of the whole amid festive reaction.
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London
House of Lords
Commons
Bonar Law
Mr. Law
Asquith
John’ Redmond
Lawotation
Coulitte
Ladies Aid Society to Host Reformet Church Benefit
The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformet church will host a benefit tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors with hostesses Mrs. G. Bauer and Mrs. W. Pyle assisting.
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Aid Society of the
Reformet Church
Tomorory Stern
Weser, G. Bauer
W. Pyle
Congressional Proposal Seeks Receiver for Louis & San Francisco
Washington June 11 a special congressional commission of nine Representatives proposes a bill by Representative Hinebaugh to place the Louis and San Francisco Railway under receivership. The action would involve a formal court proceeding to manage the railroad's assets and operations.
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Washington
Louis
San Francisco
Hinebaugh
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Main Street ” Ores
D. M. Read Co
Ardahan
Eee Vale
Scott
D. M. Road Company
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