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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
The First Bridgeport National Bank marks forty seven years of continuous operation at the same location and under the same name. The note emphasizes stability and long term service to the community.
Depositors who opened or made deposits before July 1 at People's Savings Bank will earn interest starting July 1. The notice outlines eligibility and timing for credited interest.
Washington June 25 The War Secretary sent a cable for detailed data on the Jolo campaign to probe causes and conduct of the fight near Bageag, Pershing’s fiercest since American occupancy. The move hints at revisiting Moro policy despite no intent to criticize Pershing or Forbes.
Washington June 25 Democratic Senators of the Committee on Finance issued a tentative draft of tariff amendments. The notable change lowers the normal tax exemption from 4000 to 3000, with added allowances for a dependent spouse and each dependent child. It also extends exemptions for mutual life and marine insurance, excludes certain corporate profits for local government recipients, allows deduction of interest on secured indebtedness, and includes undistributed profits of corporations and partnerships in taxable income.
As school ends in Bridgeport, summer vacations spark daily Sunday school picnics. Beardsley Park hosts most events with permits issued for multiple churches from June 26 to July 19. Others include Seaside Park gatherings by St. Paul’s Episcopal and Summerfield M E, plus German and Swedish congregations. Foley Kidney Pills ad promotes purity and non habit forming relief.
Columbia June 25 Gov Cole Blease hailed his rejection of the Dick law saying federal support for South Carolina militia would be withdrawn Brig Gen Mills US Army ordered removal of arms and supplies and withholding of 75000 for encampment The governor claimed South Carolina would run its militia free from Yankee domination and expected repeal of the law by the State Legislature
Monroe reports Mary Gress recovering from a fractured wrist after a skating incident in H. J. Lords barn. Marguerite Balcom returns from Somersville to spend summer with Rev. and Mrs. Balcom. Mrs. Arthur W. French and sons Earl and Arthur visit at Arthur W. French Sr.’s home and travel homeward. Oliver Blakeman Jr. enjoys a Bridgeport vacation. Master Lloyd Stevens visits his uncle Clarence Andrews in Monroe. Flora’s night at Harmony Grange is set for Thursday. Charlies Grant sells the Castle place to Bennett N. Beard who will occupy it during road construction Hawley’s crossing to Monroe Center. Marshall Beach and Edwin C. Shelton spend time in Bridgeport and oversee affairs in their absence.
A quirky bridal guide explores practical and stylish gifts for brides and couples. It suggests vases and knives as symbolic, utilitarian options in a lighthearted tone. The piece sketches gift ideas aligned with household traditions and personal taste.
Miss Luella A Pal mer outlines shifts in early education in The Psychological Clinic June issue. Key principles include education as a continuous process, child centered curriculum, and learning through real experiences with open air work, healthier rooms, and hands on activities.
Steve Sudic aged 18 of Johns Street remains in St Vincent's Hospital with injuries to his right eye face and left hand from exploding a railroad torpedo with a hammer. He found the device near home and struck it once on the curb causing the blast. Doctors expect possible full recovery but warn sight may be affected.
Robert McGee aged 37 of Bo Icha Street collapsed after talking at Geanne park yesterday. He was in critical condition at St Vincent's hospital after ambulance transport from Emergency hospital. West End resident Duval, of 102 Barnum avenue, died yesterday afternoon at home. He was a member of FT. R. Richi and survived by Mrs Potts and Mrs Joseph Reid of Fairfield.
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