Graduation From Grammar Schools Is Most Important Education
Editorial celebrates June graduation day as the key moment in a democracy. It notes most graduates leave eighth grade, with fewer entering intermediate or college tracks. The piece highlights strong eighth grade results across Public and parochial schools, including St Augustine's, where 34 graduates out of 492 qualified for Bridgeport High School entrance.
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Temple of Learning
St. Augustine's Parish
Bridgeport ‘High Schoot
Promises to the People Define Public Service Standards
The article argues that government exists for the people not parties and that party platforms bind leaders to serve the public. Officeholders must abandon personal ambition, prioritize collective needs, and keep promises to maintain trust. Voters demand accountability and performance from their servants.
Stupidity of Lobby Helps Judson Bill
A historic critique of Connecticut lobbying attacks the modern lobby as loud and shameless. The piece argues the press and leaders manipulate opinion against Judson’s agriculture friendly measure, praising Banks for pledges yet questioning future votes. It laments the drift from discreet influence to public misdirection.
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Judson Bill
Luther Defends Business Men at Trinity College Sermon
In a June 9 address at Trinity College Hartford President Fisvel Luther defended business men against indiscriminate attacks. He warned against derision of merchants and noted the clash between harsh views and the reality of honest, charity-loving professionals in the business world.
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Hartford
Trinity College
Fisvel
Luther
Pitiful surprise at worldly view of Christian men
A historical notice discusses the supposed shock among Christian gentlemen upon learning the world tags their actions as evil. It argues these men are not more sinful, but victims of flawed standards and cautions against indiscriminate attacks on those in imperfect relations. The excerpt also includes an ad and fashion notes on fabric trends.
Hit By Auto Boy May Die Hit By Auto Greenwich June 28
Greenwich June 28 William Brown Mount Kisco New York is held on 2500 bond awaiting outcome of Walter Kuhmel Greenwich boy who was moved to White Plains hospital after his motorcycle collided with Browns car He did not regain consciousness until yesterday morning and recovery is uncertain The accident occurred between Bedford station and Mount Kisco The motorcycle and car were damaged front axle broken Brown carried the boy to Bedford Hills Police station about fifteen minutes away
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William Brown
Mount Kig~ Co
N. Y
Judge Mills
Walter Kuhmel
White Plains Hospital
Brown
Bedford Station
Mount Kisco
Bedford Hills
Banks Bill Rejected Sparks Public Utilities Debate
The Senate rejected the Banks bill as the struggle over a Connecticut public utilities measure shifts to Rep. Banks in the House. Supporters cite the minority report's merit and constitutional questions surround the majority bill drawn under railroad lobby influence. The outcome hinges on political maneuvering and the aim of creating a public service commission for the state.
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New Britain Herald
Senate
Fairfield
General Assembly
Hartford
Connecticut
Public Service Commission
State Business Men's Association
House
Court of Commerce
Melien
New York, New Haven & Hertford Railroad
Judiciary Committee
Railroad Commission
Mellen
Melle
Judson
Port
Representative Banks
Attorney Davenport
Banks
Leader Banks
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Drug Firms
Pasadena Cal March 9 1911 Foley and Co Gentlemen We have sold and recommended Foley Honey and Tar Compound for years It is an efficient expectorant containing no opiates or narcotics and can be given freely to children It relieves a cold without nauseating effects and does not interfere with digestion Yours truly CH Ward Drug Co C L Parsons Sec y and Treas Get the original Foley s Honey and Tar Compound in the yellow package F B Brill Curtis Pharmacy 135
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Cal
Foley and Co
Foley
CH. Ward Drug Co
C. L. Paresons
Sec’'y and
Treas
Foley's
F. B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
Beaten and robbed near Mountain Grove cemetery
James Kelly, an armband bearer from Fairfield near Lamp Mortar Rock, describes a pre daybreak beating and robbery by three men near Mountain Grove cemetery. He carried about 40 cents and was found by two bicyclists suffering injuries, later sent to emergency hospital. Colorado report notes two old trunks in alhim and ambulance response.
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Farist
Fairfield
Lamp Mortar Rock
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Kelly
Thrashman
Varly
Denver
Cole
Alhim
Last Week of Summer Shopping at Local Store
This week highlights a wide Mohair dress goods section in navy blue brown and gray with prices 75 cents to 1.50. A sale on ribbed Lisle union suits and mercerized cotton fabrics is promoted along with clearance of laces embroideries and chiffons. A cleaning preparation for stains is advertised at 25 cents per bottle.
Inheritance tax from Horace Granfield estate found in hotel trunks
The Public Administrator uncovered trunks in a hotel containing $500000 in cash, securities, and jewels from Horace Granfield of Mount Vernon. Government bonds, diamonds, jewelry, gold nuggets, and a roll of thousand dollar bills were seized. The treasure will be taxed along with Granfield's mining and other state properties.
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Colorado
Horace Granfield
Mount Vernon
Granfield
Granfeld
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