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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
13
A note records that the United Press introduces its Telegraph Service at $3 per annum with a $1 per annum discount, entered as Second Class Master in Bridgeport Connecticut Post Office, marking a peacetime news distribution shift.
The editorial questions Coroner Wilson's conclusion that engineer Elliott Beach slept or was negligent in the June 6 wreck near Fairfield. It notes unlit danger signals, tower testimony gaps, and possible broader railway safety implications, urging public scrutiny and a possible special inquiry.
Beardsley Park hosted six Sunday school picnics yesterday drawing an estimated 1,200 attendees from Washington Park M. E. and several other churches. Special cars ferried crowds, with a Washington Park versus Park Street Sunday schools ball game, plus games, races, lemonade and ice cream.
Washington June 30 The Senate debated Canadian reciprocity with Iowa Senator Cummins defending a previous stance read from his inaugural address as Governor of Town. Mississippi Senator Williams led the attack on Republican position as the insurgent line shifts. Texas Senator Bailey fades as a leading Democratic faction figure.
A dialogue filled with skeptical banter about a political vote. The speaker doubts the outcome and questions how Ed, Battling Banks, Elmore, and other figures voted, suggesting a perceived trick or deception in the result.
Mr and Mrs H M Hart prepare for a Winnepesaukee summer camp trip with Mrs E S Schwerdtle and Mrs Andrew Run. Miss Katherine Gordon of Warner Brothers corset dept sails July 15 for Great Britain. Alumnae luncheon at Stratfield features guests Cora Nangle Alice Hall May Valentine May Hubbell Mrs F R Usher Bessie Libby Mrs R A Laslett Smith.
An advertisement proclaims hose cutting service with priced feet at 10c 14c 16c and 20c per foot, offering custom lengths and the phrase We cut hose any length. The terse copy emphasizes low pricing and customizable cutting.
The OB M Read Company offers silver frame keepsakes for near friends with durable, elegant designs. Sizes range from 2 to 7 inches with plain and chased finishes and prices from 25 cents to 3 dollars, displayed in the jewelry section on the main floor.
New summer stock includes Lorraine sea island pongee shirts in soft collars and French cuffs priced 1.35 to 1.50. Poros knit underwear, neglige shirts, and boys shirts on sale. Women’s cotton vests and trimmed vests offered with various prices. Parasols in Hunter’s Green range 1.50 to 3.00, Coronation styles 2.50. Salt water flannel for swimsuits 27 inches wide at 1.24.
A brisk sales list offers items for outdoor and indoor use with many small prices. Elbow length silk gloves, children play tents, vacuums, dancing dolls, noise makers, cap pistols, flags, hammocks, lanterns and linens are shown alongside novelty and toy items aimed at yard camping and play.
Practical guidance on eliminating mosquitoes by removing standing water around homes. Also summarizes census and emigration trends in England Ireland Scotland and London New York populations and expectations of growth. Reports age 73 death of Henry W Foster in Brookfield.
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