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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
13
Dr Edwin F Bowers denounces the Boston express wreck and calls for government ownership of railways. He condemns private control, praises block systems in Europe, and warns of repeated disasters unless citizens directly shape policy. He ends with a vew to Valhalla for the fallen and a safer journey ahead.
The Minnesota rate decision is summarized as confirming state power to set intra state rates while acknowledging Congress may reserve all rate making. The piece argues railroads are a public monopoly needing national oversight, ideally nationalization under Congress to unify rate setting and supervision of bonds and stock.
A historical note recalls the early idea to build a tunnel under the English Channel to unite England and France. The plan, revived now to mark a Waterloo anniversary, eyed a cost near that of a single dreadnought per year for six to seven years. Early bore experiments at Sangatte began in 1876, with later efforts in 1881 showing feasibility despite collapses.
David Kempner joins the Coughlin and Merritt firm in Newfield, sharing Bridgeport offices. Yale Law School classmate of Judge Coughlin, Kempner has Civil and Criminal court experience in Hartford and a background in lyric and theater work with Lew Fields. Installation arrangements in Bridgeport are being completed today.
Representative Bathrick of Ohio proposes a government backed credit system modeled after Europe's Raiffeisen banks. He argues loans to farmers could be cheaper if the government borrows money on low interest bonds and relends to farmers secured by farm lands, with members binding themselves to collective responsibility.
Mr. Bathrick urges extended farm loans funded by government borrowing at low rates. Re lending at half a percent could cover expenses and profit for the treasury, with New Zealand and Australia already profiting from similar schemes. Minnesota Wisconsin study benefits include roads and rural improvements, boosted local industry and wages as capital shifts to farming and related work.
A reader laments crowded back platform on evenings and holidays, urging men to sit inside to ease women's passage and avoid embarrassment. The piece also notes trends in outerwear, praising a white top coat and detailing chiffon wraps and pelisse gowns with ornate embroidery and drapery for the season.
A large display of mourning fabrics in silk and cotton includes Voiles Marquisettes Crepes and Linens with lines of silk and cotton Argentines Pongees Poplins Armure Himalaya at 2 cents a yard. Plain Cotton Voiles priced 25 39 and 50 cents Fancy Cotton Voiles 50 75 cents and 7.00 Black Embroidered Swiss 50 cents Black Batiste 25 and 29 cents Black Lawns 6 12 and 19 cents yard Embroidered Voile Robes all black 16.00 regular value 15.00 Cotton Goods Sec
Our exhibition features White Wool Suitings from a reliable manufacturer with emphasis on quality. Includes Serges 50 and 54 inch widths with varied prices, Bedford Cord 54 inches at $2, Diagonals 51 and 54 inches, plus two Novelty 54 inch designs. Also four pieces White Serge with black stripe 42 inches. Hosiery offers high grade black hose at 25 cents and silk boot stockings with double heel and toe, sizes 8 to 10, at 15 cents.
Narrow strip felt rugs offered as novelty yet practical for daily use. Measures 27 by 54 inches with colored sides and loose ends. Regular price one dollar, now reduced to eighty cents.
The Undermuslin Sale is underway offering nightgowns skirts corset covers chemises and combinations at bargain prices. An early inspection is advised to take advantage of the opportunity.
Philadelphia June 18 John Michael fifteen tall six feet seven rapid growth prompts plan for an unprecedented operation removing part of the pituitary gland at Medico Chirurgical Hospital. Surgeons cite dog experiments by UPenn as precedent while facing cruelty charges. The story notes his struggle with schoolmates public attention and family needs for oversized comforts. The piece ends with a brief fashion aside on a black satin bathing suit.
The cautious father asks if she can support more, claiming it in the style she is used to. The exchange includes hopeful lines about capability and gratitude, with a hint of Harper's Weekly voice and sentiment.
A compact ad lists hose menders in percent inch sizes along with 10 and 180 washers wires tape couplings clamps and resin at low prices. The notice emphasizes assorted plumbing supplies and components for household or shop use.
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