Reading of 1911 Annual Subscription Rates
A dated notice lists subscription pricing dated Thursday June 29 1911 with rates shown as seeeees 83 per annum and eeees 1 per annum. The text reads like a newspaper price panel from the period.
Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
7
Editorial on lobbying and federal irrigation costs
The piece praises Representative Stevens for suggesting lobbyists may remove coats in the House on hot days. It argues federal irrigation costs are flimsy and that Eastern voters must support federal revenues proportionally to their consumption. It questions whether the poor or the wealthy should bear the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
East
Municipal Water Project Nears Completion in Los Angeles
The city advances a gravity fed water system covering 98 miles of covered conduit 40 miles of uncovered canal 21 miles of open canal 12 miles of inverted syphons and 43 miles of tunnels to supply 258 million gallons daily to reservoirs 100 feet above the city. Cost around 23 million with 120000 horsepower electric power to service bonds and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mulholland
Upas Tree and the Rise of Commercialism in Government
A critical essay argues that commercialism dominates U S government from federal to local levels. Senator Owen warns special interests exploit political machines, forming secret compacts with gas water and oil trusts, municipal contracts, and other public utilities to plunder public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Owen
Oil Trust
Tobacco Trust
The Income Tax Debate in the Senate
The income tax amendment failed in the Senate by 22 votes to 9. Connecticut contributes about 15 million dollars annually to the federal government, paid by consumption rather than property, averaging 75 dollars per family of five. The issue has been long debated, with Democrats urging the tax and opponents defending party pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Connecticut
Garry Paddock
Democratic Party
Buckland and the French Revolution Analogy in Talks on Monopolies
In a Yale Law School alumni address, Edward G. Buckland compares U S trust power to France before and during the Revolution. He warns that insurgent senators in Congress could trigger radical upheaval, while urging lawful reform and accountability to avoid violent outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Steel Trust
Match Trust
Edward G. Buckland
New Haven Road
Yate Law School
United States
France
Danton
Robespierre
Marat
Gore
Owen
la Follette
Louis XVI
Doe Luby Trails Nagget in Local Town Race
Doe Luby visits town and trails Nagget in a local competition with both figures noted. The event draws attention as the pair vie for the lead in the speed segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Luby
Nagget
Aviator Charles K Hamilton Reschedules Winsted Flight
Litchfield County News reports aviator Charles K Hamilton cannot fly in Winsted on July 8 as planned and efforts are underway to bring him to town that Saturday. A Kent fire gutted a lumber shed and a barn owned by Watchman Moore, with contents, late Monday night causing about $5,000 in damage and prompting suspicions of incendiary involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Hamilton
The
Elks
Winsted
Kent
Watchman Moorehouse
Minister Brings Larceny Charge Against Lawyer
Noah Loder Jr a New York lawyer with offices at 135 Broadway and resident of Greenwich Conn was arraigned on a grand larceny in the first degree charge. Complainant Rev John F Scott a retired Presbyterian minister of Mount Vernon N Y accuses Loder of stealing 4100 he gave in promissory notes and cash to invest in a mortgage. Scott says Loder admitted his money but hid papers delaying the deal and notes last Aug 14 1909. Loder had previous indictments from last year for similar frauds. witnesses are dead. He was remanded to the Tombs for trial and is linked to alleged frauds totaling about 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Noah Loder, Jr
Broadway
Putnam Avenue
Greenwich
Conn
Malone
Gene Sessions
John F. Scott
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Loder
Mr. Scott
Fifth Avenue
Scott
Flood
Liberty Street
Albert Man White
Princeton Club
Art for Utility and Progress in Victor Hugo’s View
The text argues that art should serve progress and improve humanity rather than exist for art alone. It contends that practical usefulness enhances beauty and that commitments to the good, true, and just elevate art, opposing those who fear usefulness will spoil the sublime. Victor Hugo is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Victor Hugo
No Lancers Parade for Foss at Harvard Commencement
Massachusetts Governor Foss will not be escorted by the historic National Lancers to the Harvard commencement. Instead he travels with five military aides as the red uniforms and lances are omitted, a move described as democratic and egalitarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Massachusetts
Harvard
National Lancers
Foss
Lancers
Edward Everett
Harvard College
State House
Cambridge
Eugene N. Foss
Commonwealth
New Haven Tenement Scheme Mapped Near Business District
Local residents unnamed plan a million dollar tenement development in a residential area near New Haven's business district. The chain of modern apartment houses aims to offer moderate rents and attract workers earning about 1500 dollars a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Read Company Special White And Black Stock Collars
The B. M. Read Company offers white and black stock collars in neat designs with soft stock collars. On sale immediately on the second floor. price 59 cents. Suitable for easy wear about the house. Established 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Read Company
Couch Hammocks for Veranda and Cottage Life
A catalog style ad lists medium to heavy khaki and white canvas hammocks with wind shields, steel springs, and folded mattresses priced from 6.50 to 15.00. Additional items include iron stands, wood standards, back rests, and colorful imitation Navajo blankets for dens and bungalows.
Sale of Household Furnishings Items This Week
Sale of house furnishings continues for the remainder of the week. Items include Vacuum Cleaner Standard for 25 dollars, Gas Plates three burners, Oak Refrigerator good home size, Preserving Kettles six quarts, Coffee Pots blue and white three quarts, plus dishpans mixing bowls pastry boards soaps watering pots and many more household necessities.
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