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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
Kent Island fishermen report a jug lost in Love Point water yielded a fourteen inch catfish when pulled up by Haycock. The jug, likely dropped long ago, had entrapped the fish as it grew, with lines and vegetation attached, before breaking the jug to free the fish.
Twenty years ago reports say the Liberty Bicycle Co of New York with a New Sey factory may establish in our city. If true, the firm would occupy the cutlery building near the Wheeler Wilson works, a site once home to Winchester Arms Frary Cutlery and Bridgeport Knife. The Wheeler Wilson plant is clearing space for the new bicycle works.
The article explains the high costs of diamond production using De Beers data. It notes that the richest mine yields about six dollars gross per ton of ore, from which mining expenses are deducted. It compares rock excavation costs to the American contractor, discusses diamond yield per ton, and describes rough diamond shapes and grading before cutting to a gem.
A rough diamond weighing 1% carat must be cut to a finished stone of 1 carat after a 690 percent weight reduction. The process consumes two full days of skilled labor to polish such a stone.
The article extols using credit by individuals and families as essential to commerce. Ceasor Misch Inc promotes its large buying power and low prices, claiming apparel values match cash stores. Saturday will feature a demonstration of leadership in cheerful credit across all departments.
On June 18 1823 the Duke of York approved discontinuance of breeches and leggings for infantry. Blue grey cloth trousers and half boots replaced them, except Scots who kept kilts. Prior to 1823 privates wore breeches pantaloons or gaiters.
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