Millinery Lobby Pushes to Kill Feather Import Ban
The Finances Committee urged Senate to strike the feathers import ban on wild birds for millinery. They argue game and pest birds could be imported if killed for food or pests, listing many species and noting seasonal plumage. The piece questions enforcement and cites overhunting for feather trade risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio
United States
Earth
Mall
Datten
Watee
Wiliam L. Finley
Ees
Oregon
Portland
Hartford I O O F Lodge Sends Thankful Resolutions
Charter Oak lodge No. 2 Hartford presented Samuel H Harris lodge No. 42 with engrossed resolutions in thanks for hospitality during a Bridgeport fraternal visit on April 18. Arthur M Randall led a surprise delivery as Noble Grand Harry D Temporal opened the Harris lodge. Resolutions, colored with a pen, are displayed in G W Fairchild & Sons show windows. Visitors enjoyed a city auto ride and lunch.
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Bridgeport
Charter Oak Lodge
Hartford
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Harry D. Temporal
G. W. Fairchild & Sons
Main Street
Resolution of thanks from Charter Oak Lodge to Samuel H Harris Lodge
Charter Oak Lodge No 2 I O O F records express appreciation to Samuel H Harris Lodge No 99 Bridgeport Conn for generous hospitality on April 14 1913 showcasing first degree exemplification and fraternal fellowship. Resolutions adopted April 18 1913 include engrossing the notice and best wishes for lodge welfare and prosperity with memories of the Bridgeport visit. Committee names listed.
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Samuel H. Harris
Bridgeport, Conn
Charter Oak Lodge
Brothers
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Bridgeport
Brothers of
No. 2
Frederick E. Innes
N. G
Arthur Lewis
Arthur M. Randall
Albert H. Chamberlin
Harry c. Layland
Bird protection crisis drives calls to kill pests say Audubon leaders
The National Audubon Society warns that a proposed amendment would widely expand legal killing of wild birds for plumage and pest control. It urges citizens to contact senators to defeat the measure as a threat to wildlife.
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Clapp
T. Gilbert Pearson
National Association of Audubon Societies
Pacifics Parade at New Milford Fire Celebration
Led by the Wheeler and Wilson band, about 100 Pacific Engine Company members of Bridgeport joined 50 Southport Fire Department members to celebrate Water Witch Hose Company of New Milford's 50th anniversary. Foreman John Eekel led a parade from Bulls Head to the railroad station in vivid uniforms. The Bridgeport group departed at 9:20.
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Wheeler and Wilson
Pacific Engine Company
Bridgeport
New Milford
Water Witch Hose Company
Southport
Pacific
Southport Fire Department
Obituary notices for Helen Ferguson and John Banner
Funeral services were held at Mrs. Helen Ferguson’s home 332 South avenue with family and close friends present. The body was taken to Danbury Connecticut for burial. John Bonner a pioneer Connecticut master plumber of 40 years in the South End died at 79 at 534 Atlantic street, a Sacred Heart parishioner and Holy Name Society member. He leaves five daughters, three sons, and several grandchildren.
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Helen Ferguson
South Avenue
Danbury
John Bonner
Connecticut
South End
Atlantic Street
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Name Society
Gustave Melia
Thomas Mullen
Charles O'Neal
William C. Barthelmess
Catherine Banner
Charles H
John W
Joseph P. Banner
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Ad Promotes Relief
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments including indigestion distress after eating nervousness dizziness and constipation. It claims quick relief and lasting results praised by a wide range of notable figures and urges readers to request a free booklet and ask their druggist for a bottle.
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Mayr
Congress
The
Supreme Court
Geo. H. Mayr
Whiting Street
Chicago
Band Concert Schedule For Remainder Of Month
Park schedule shows Tuesday June 24 Bridgeport Halfen band at Tafayette park Tuesday June 26 Wheeler Wilson band at Seacue park June 29 Coast band at Beardsley park and Sunday afternoon June 29 Olympic band at West End Playground.
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Park Band
Bridgepget Halfen
Tafayette Park
Wheeler @ Wilson
Seacue Park
Coast Band
Beardsley Park
Olympic Band
West End Playground
Masonic Veterans 10 Meet in Middletown
The 43rd annual reunion of the Masonic Veterans Association of Connecticut will be held with St. John's lodge in Middletown on Thursday. The meeting occurs at the Masonic Temple on Court Street with Venerable Master Reuben H. Tucker presiding. Dinner is served at 1 o'clock by Lady Washington chapter and an afternoon session will follow if needed. Eligibility includes Master Masons raised before June 26, 1888.
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Masonic Veterans Association of Connecticut
St. John’s Lodge
A. M
Middletown
Masonic Temple
Court Street
Reuben H. Tucker
Lady Washington Chapter
Fraternal News Seaside Council to Meet and Arcanum Day
Seaside Council No 70 Ar canum will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. in The Citizens' building 1025 Main Street. A report on degree work will be read. Arcanum day observed Saturday June 28 at Rivercliff with park dinner and games. Volunteer Milford challenges Seaside to baseball with a 2 p.m. departure from Read's corner and a 3 p.m. game 5 p.m. dinner. Names for participants due by Thursday night.
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Seaside Council
Royal ‘Arcanum
Citizens’ Building
Main Street
Rivercliff
Milford
Seaside
Read’s Corner
City Sealed Beef Bids for July 1913 Bridgeport
Sealed bids to furnish beef to the City of Bridgeport delivered to Lakeview Home for July 1913 will be received until 12 noon Friday June 27 1913. Specifications on file at Board of Contract and Supply Room 28 City Hall. Stoves repaired and supplies including pipes crates and bricks offered at 1715 Main Street.
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Bridgeport
Lakeview
Board OF Contract & Supply
City Hall
City
Antiques and Castor Oil Beads Highlight Uneven Trade
A survey contrasts American antique hunters with dealers selling modern period pieces in European chateaux and peasant homes. A strong note on castor oil plants in Bengal, oil extraction from seeds, and Chinese emerald stone values, with observations by J. F. Blacker in London.
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Prussia
Harper's
Bengal
England's First Coffees and Their Rise to Fame
Coffees, like tea, emerged early in England as rivals to alcohol. Writing in 1639 Howell notes this drink brought sobriety to many, replacing morning drafts of ale and wine. Sir James Muddiford is praised for introducing the practice in London and earning national respect.
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England
Howell
James Muddiford
London
Between Girls and the Human Voice Notes
A Paris Gaulois contributor claims the human voice is lowering across generations. He notes ten generations ago a bass was rare while today the average male voice is a baritone and sopranos are becoming rarer. The piece touches on social voices and a demand for portraits.
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Paris Gaulois
Quick Quips From Debates and Courtroom Banter
A compact collage of light snippets from cartoons and humor columns recounts courtroom chatter and social quips. It features a tailor bill dispute, a playful family exchange, and wry remarks on finances and marriage prospects, reflecting early 20th century newspaper wit.
Doctors Did Not Help Her From Philadelphia Note
The fragment describes Mrs Cras Box of 2650 8 St Philadelphia reporting persistent illness after a doctor diagnosed organic inflammation. She mentions trying multiple remedies, states two or three sides of treatment, and ongoing trouble with no relief.
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E. Pinkhham
Cras
St. Phila. Po
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Millinery Lobby
Senate
Unéeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
S. H. Harris Lodge
Theo, M. Vail
Ios
Beth
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dade
J. F. Blacker
Opi
Keneas City
Marie
Nan
Ee Pele
Celta
Septin
Indeen
Toledo
Washington Star
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Kelley’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
James H Kelly
Ada
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