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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
A at length report on unusually heavy summer auto sales in the area notes strong demand for new vehicles across makes. Dealers cite the Saxon cycle car and Packard as popular choices, with growing interest in commercial trucks, sundries, and Overland models.
Local auto firms report brisk week with sales of several car makes including Peerless Mitchell and Pope Hartford. Bulkley station cites unusually active period with rising sales and optimistic outlook for the season. Dealers advertise quality, powerful engines, and varied designs driving buyer interest in Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
A British National Chamber of Trade leader at Slackpool's annual conference argues motor trucks will cut food costs by enabling cheaper fuel and better roads. He predicts autos will replace horse-drawn conveyance in commerce, citing reduced hay hauling costs and rising railroad expenses as rail efficiency lags. He urges immediate policy action to provide durable, suitable roads to support motor traffic and cheaper transport nationwide.
The article notes the efficiency of direct farm to business deliveries reducing costs and enhancing speed. It discusses importing fast racing cycle cars from the old country to compete with American builds. American manufacturers pledge faster, sleeker models and plan a Brighton Beach meet in July.
Cycle cars racing around a course at speeds up to seventy miles per hour are being introduced as a new summer recreation at Bright Beach motordrome. Plans include bringing European drivers to the United States, with the sport predicted to become more popular than in Europe. The cars are light and run on two wheels at times, offering hair-raising thrills while demanding steady nerve from drivers.
Building permits totaling 25 035 were issued by the board of building commissioners for multiple structures including a two family frame dwelling on Calhoun avenue and a three story mixed use building at North avenue and Center street. The list includes residences, garages, barns, and alterations on various streets. The Senate passed the Indian appropriation bill carrying about 10 million dollars.
A dubious piece argues Europeans misjudge American women as spendthrift. It claims American habits differ from Europe and that large expenditures on fetes and fashion reflect a more civilized People, contrasting untravelled views of Frenchmen and the American tendency to spend money openly.
Mayer C G Goldman argues that law should require the state to fund public defenders with the same urgency as public prosecutors. He notes the presumption of guilt in practice and urges that the state bear responsibility for ensuring legal representation to the accused. He contends the justice system must balance prosecution with defense to prevent wrongful punishment.
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