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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
12
A fragment discusses a 30 foot hammer in Paterson New Jersey used as a playful yet sharp symbol ahead of a Booster campaign. It notes the hammer's cross cultural temper and warns against cynicism, while recalling a town event where former residents gathered for festivities, highlighting human flaws and communal pride.
The article argues Americans tolerate city noise but oppose unlawful Fourth of July explosives and property damage. It links cannon crackers and dynamite caps to unsafe market practices and the resulting hospital costs, fires, and insurance bills borne by the public.
A memory of three fingers sparks nostalgia and agitation as deals are fixed in a historical political moment. The verse notes lingering images of a symbolic gesture, the contract settled, and delays causing nettled reactions among observers.
A hundred years after the sloop of war Wasp vanished in the Atlantic, a startling account recalls her first fire on May Day 1814, under Captain Johnston Bliffery. The ship, a swift 22-gun brig, engaged the British off the Channel, captured Reindeer, then Avon, and last boarded the Swedish brig Adams before vanishing without trace. The piece also notes Joseph Smith’s death and the Mormon founders' journey leading to Nauvoo.
A 1914 bulletin discusses the feast days of Saint Peter, burial history, and local observances. It explains Peter's martyrdom dates, relics, burial shifts, and notes papal name changes since Sergius II. The piece also covers why popes rarely use the name Peter and references Pius X formerly Giuseppe Sarto.
An echoing warning on Wall Street assesses the risk of the Claflin failure and its vast ripple effects on banks, trusts, and innumerable enterprises. It describes the era’s securities as conjectural paper, the need for honest capital, and the looming disaster as the country nears a peak of financial debauchery.
A garbled passage notes reluctance to fund operations and references staff roles such as conductor brakeman baggagemaster porter and road president. It hints at attendance at events like polo cups and tiddie results, with unclear context about job applications and inscriptions.
The article contrasts Jean Jacques Rousseau’s enduring French tribute with the memory of Thomas Paine in America. It notes Briand’s praise for Rousseau, defends Paine’s legacy as founder of the United States, and laments that few Americans recall his birthday, attributing this to rumors about his religion and appearance.
Fragmentary text cites Assistant Secretary Sweeney of the Interior Department smiling at the nickname Bo and hints at tensions within the Wilson administration. The passage alludes to restrictions on strong language and a near incident involving Eos, but the context remains unclear.
The calendar marks June 29 for St Peter the Fisher of Men, founder of the Church. On St Peter's Eve June 28 the Pope descends to St Peter's tomb in a solemn, no public access ceremony with guards and torches. The vigil is described as one of Catholicism's most impressive rites in Rome.
The St Charles parochial school plans graduation exercises on Sunday June 28 at St Charles Church at 7 30 p m Assembly of the graduating class features hymn and an address to Rev Thomas B Gloster A benediction solo and the recessional March Romaine follow as Miss Anna Josephine Cosgrove and Miss Genevieve Eleanor Fiyan receive honors Palmer Medals for scholarship and consecration are awarded to the class of 1914 Names listed include Marguerite Rosner Joseph Bris cane Colgan Catherine Conley Helen Drew James Murray Agnes Morrissey and many others Also notice the picnic for St Johns Sunday school postponed to Wednesday July 1st with departure from St Johns at 9 30 a m for Compo.
The notice promotes bicycles from 22.50 and tires ranging from 1.50 to 4.00. It also advertises puncture proof tires at 3.00, highlighting season guarantees on bicycle purchases.
Che D D Read Co offers a high grade hard wood refrigerator from a major maker at a low price. The galvanized steel lined case has double walls with charcoal insulation and a patent drain trap. It preserves foods with air circulation, fits 100 pounds, shelves remove easily, and delivery may be delayed due to high demand.
A vivid sale ad describes a wide selection of pressed glassware and tumblers priced from six to eight dollars, including brown tumblers mineral water tumblers and colonial parfait glasses. It promotes tableware sets, oil and vin glasses, punch bowls, cups and candlesticks, with low prices and a telephone order option for distant customers.
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