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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
13
Observations suggest improper influence money may have reached city court officers in several cases. Officials should step aside from trials and let a higher tribunal determine findings to protect public trust and safeguardjustice. Scandals in the administration of justice demand thorough investigation for the people’s security.
The Paying Commission rejected Mayor Wilson’s bid to supervise Warrenite pavement work and insisted on a city attorney’s ruling on the Courtade contract. Warrenite, a patented bituminous macadam, has faced debate over competition, legality, and public trust amid graft concerns and broader national attention on pavement methods.
A look at Bunker Hill Day celebrations and Daniel Webster’s orations on the 1825 cornerstone and 1843 dedication of the monument. The piece recalls Lord Howe’s caution during the Breed’s Hill fight, Webster’s stirring perorations, and the enduring American pledge to liberty and country.
In past generations boys worked their fathers gardens and kept backyards orderly to manage small crops and expenses. Today many adults see clutter and nostalgia as modern life offers more distractions like sports and media. The piece argues that while routines shift, a gardener’s discipline remains a common thread.
Representative Donovan argued against leniency toward railroad tax dodging, saying Connecticut taxes were understated as New Haven paid less in 1914 than in 1906. He urged fairness for Alaska roads and noted Mayor Wilson's conciliatory stance toward the paying commission, quipping about spare contracts.
Merchandise item note lists fifteen and twenty two inch trunks with economical pricing and available matting options. The fragment suggests a furniture or trunk shop advertising various trunk sizes and matting services.
In a June report Representative Barney of Illinois and investigator Rainey reveal a Chicago grain exchange trick to depress May corn prices using supposed Argentine orders. Only one ear arrived, 60,000 pounds, none delivered in Chicago. New York import data. Welland Canal limits. no genuine Chicago shipment existed. Rainey charges the scheme aimed to influence prices or aid political campaigns. Upton Sinclair jailed threats and a $60 million mortgage against Esthetichem Steel Co. lands noted.
Read Co La Grecque and Marcelis Garments offer marked prices on Princess Slips long corset covers and drawers. Clearance includes Waists white and colored with former values 1.00 to 2.00 now 0.50. Lingerie Waists high or low necked white and colored. $1.00 specials. Rompers in colored and white percale and linen from $2.00 to 3.00 now 1.50 to 2.00.
Advertises self heating irons that save steps on ironing day by using either coal or electricity. Proclaims easier work than heating with ice, with gas irons priced at $1.75 and electric irons at $3.00 up, noting a large assortment of styles and a stand and tubing included with gas models.
Durable canvas hamper bags with metal rims hang from doors in baths or offices. Two bags per set allow one to stay in place while the other goes to laundry, available in white and khaki. Doctor and dentist offices find them convenient. Two styles offered: $2.00 style at $1.00 and $3.00 style at $1.50.
Tourists will find these compact heaters that burn solid alcohol very convenient. They can be carried in the trunk grip or pocket with no spills or stains. Stoves with kettles and extra cans of alcohol priced at 35 cts. 10 cts. Baber one.
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