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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1911

Page

9

Four Gilinder 3500 and Fire Co Members Named

Fragmentary names listed include Riker Me, W. Robinson, Jr., J.T. Rourke, F. Hillford, B. L. Sullivan, David Union Metatte, De Ver H. Warner and others associated with Cartridge Co and Fire B. L. Sullivan in unspecified context.

Riker R W. Robinson Ohie Jr J.T. Rourke F. Hlfford Fire B. L. Sullivan Ea Eee David Union Metatte. Cartridge Co. de Ver H. Warner

Locomobile Promises Luxury Cars for 1912 Models

The Locomobile Company of America announces new 1912 models at Seaside Park Bridgeport, featuring six and four cylinder shaft drive designs. Highlights include the rear seat cushions with ten inch deep upholstery, high backs for comfort, and a choice of colors. Prices start at 3500 dollars for the four cylinder model.

The Locomobile Company of America Seaside Park Bridgeport

Commercialism surrounds King George V coronation spectacle

London on June 19 reports England braces for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as tourism surges and merchants cash in. Critics warn grandstands ruin Westminster Abbey views while prices for seats and accommodations soar. Royal households mobilize hundreds of officials and lodgings as Ireland remains unofficially absent amid home rule tensions.

Charles P. Stewart London United Press England George V Westminster Abbey Parliament Square Buckingham Palace Remome Piccadilly St. James Street United States Europe Secret Service George Ireland Edward Emerald Isle

Household notes on cooking and daily care tips

A long compendium of household hints covers kitchen techniques and grooming, from testing linen and starch to whitening ink stains and making simple sauces. It offers metal safety, ironing tips, and advice on freshening air, plus a news item about Frank C. Moore of Somers, a legislator who died at 42 from an infected tooth, with funeral plans outlined.

Somers Frank C. Moore Moore Ellington House

Townley Leaves Road in Connecticut Company Shakeup

New Haven reports Calvert Townsley vice-president of the Connecticut Company resigns to join Westinghouse on July 1 after seven years as Mellen’s right hand during trolley property consolidations. L. F. Storrs from Springfield expected as Townely’s successor. Townley previously worked for Westinghouse. will remain in the city. Gene McCann still smoking at Nugget.

New Haven Calvert Townsley Connecticut Company Westinghouse Company Mellen L. F. Storrs Springfield Townely Townley

Nothnagle store sale and Blue Book 1911 promotion

Point of Interest notes a cleanup sale at Nothnagle store on Main street and Fairfield avenue running to July first with bargains across departments. Also advertised is the New Blue Book for 1911 New England edition now available at Jackson's Book Shop 986 988 Main street for motorists and travelers.

Nothnagle’s Nothnagle Main Street Fairfield Avenue New England New York State Canada New Jersey Pennsylvania Jackson's

Locomobile Six Gfinder 54'800 Motor Design and Quiet Run

The Locomobile SixGfinder presents 70 horsepower from a 4% inch bore, claiming utmost power with reliability. Details emphasize quietness through motor and rear axle changes, light weight, and seven passenger seven cylinder design.fuel economy claims include twelve miles per gallon on long tests and seven to fourteen miles per gallon in anecdotes, with balanced weight and carburetor as keys. Strong construction uses bronze motor base, alloy steel axles, and a three quarter elliptic rear spring setup, plus multiple dies clutch, self-contained lubrication, four speeds and reverse, and durable universal joints cruising over 5,000 miles between lubrication.

Los Angeles Santa Barbara

Moorish Influence Lingers in Andalusia and Paris Railways

The piece sketches Moorish traces in Andalusia with whitewashed cities like Ronda and notes how architecture unites rich and poor. It also recounts three anecdotes: Lowells society letter aiding a youth, Grant’s quiet generosity toward Buckner, and Sullivan composing The Lost Chord after reading Procter. A Paris Quest Etat rail tale ends with a late Russian prince awaiting in Brittany.

Spain Andalusia Ronda Iberian Peninsula Louisville Paris M. Briand Brittany Invalides Les Briand

London Club Etiquette, Duchess Teaches Cochon

A Chicago woman tours St James Street with a duchess and learns London club etiquette. The duchess explains that clubs ignore women, noting a harsh social distance as they pass Brooks and White's, where friends stare without greeting. The dialogue highlights cultural codes in elite venues.

London Miss Cochon Chicago St. James Street Carlton Brooks

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Che FourGilinder Bridgeport Locomobile Luz America Clysnder F. C. Moore Westinghouse Company A Gene “McCann Nugget Locomobile James Russell Lowell Lowell Sirs Mr. Lowell elobeUyjue Cincinna ® Enquirer Grant Simon B. Buckner West Point General Buckner Henry and Donelson Iimnto Buckner Arthur Sullivan Frederick Arthur Adelaide Anne Proter George Leon Varney National Magasing
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