Congressmen Tavenner Sees Great Prosperity
Washington reports optimism for a major industrial boom driven by plentiful crops and ready credit. The holdback is a stalled freight-rate decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission, with railroads cited as limiting expansion and town development. Economists note potential rapid response once rates are settled, predicting ample labor and strong demand to drive production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
C. H. Tavenner
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroad
Frank Enit
National Bank of New York
Vanderlip
Nabe
New Haven Raises Dining Car Prices on All Dinners
New Haven plans to increase the price of dinners on dining cars from 90 cents to 1.25 on July 1 due to high food costs. Luncheon meals remain 1.00 and breakfasts on certain trains unchanged. The change affects dining cars on regular routes including the Federal Express and the Boston Washington train. A separate item notes a name change for Richard Rosenthal to Richard George Berger following a renaming order.
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New Haven
Tenate
Julia Berger
Bridgeort
Esas
Richard George Berger
Berger Fe
Richard Rosenthal
Joseph P. Tuttle
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Female Health
Testimonial from Mrs A B Boscami of Creston Iowa praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving female troubles. Ad highlights roots and herbs used in the medicine and its forty years of popularity as a remedy for women's diseases.
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Creston, Ions
Pinkham
Pinkiam
A. B. Boscami
E. Howard Street
Lows
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Sabath Puts Liquor Question to House for Vote
Washington June 29 Congressman Adolph J Sabath Democrat of Illinois chairs the committee on alcoholic liquor traffic which reported the national prohibition bill to the house without recommendation It is likely the measure will not be brought up this session
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Washington
Adolph J. Sabath
Illinois
House
Oklahoma Celebrates Its Eightieth Birthday
Oklahoma marks eighty years since its formation from Indian Territory in 1907. The five civilized tribes laid the foundation for the state’s future prosperity while other tribes were granted lands in the territory. Creeks and Seminoles ceded portions in 1966, joining with No Man’s Land before statehood.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States
No Man's Land
State
Union
Omaha Man's Yacht Ashes at Woods End
A schooner yacht named Virginia owned by Mr. Crowfoot of Omaha Neb went ashore near Woods End Station early today. The revenue cutter Gresham was alerted for help. The vessel rested easily and was believed to be pulled off undamaged at high water after cruising from Marblehead.
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Provincetown
Mass
Virginia
Two Oil Tanks Burn in Beaumont Fire
Two oil tanks valued with contents at 125000 dollars owned by Texas Company and the Nederland and Gulf Pipe Line Company were set ablaze here last night by lightning.
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Beaumont
Tex
Texas Company
Nederland and Gulf Pipe Line Company
Record Year in Timber Preservation 1918
The American Wood Preservers Association with the Forest Service reports 1918 as a peak year for timber preservation. In 1913 ninety eight plants used creosote oil zinc chloride and other preservatives to treat over 153 million cubic feet of timber. The report notes gains since 1912 and highlights Britain and Europe where preservation is widespread.
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American Wood Preservers’ Association
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Bethel
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co abandons land condemnation pursuit
Special to The Farmer. Redding June 80 The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co withdraws condemnation proceedings to acquire Pleasant Valley land owned by E P Sanford and his mother. Hearings had been in progress. committee set to meet for award. Sanford valued land at 24 000, company willing about 12 000. Company may pursue other regulatory routes or await cheaper terms. Sanford now may sell in future condemnation cases, improving his position. News of withdrawal welcomed by Sanford.
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Redding
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Sanford Stoddard
Pleasant Valley
E. P. Sanford
Sanford
Shaw
Stoddard
Stephen Sanford
P. Sanford
Easton
Suffragists plan White House march and read protest
The Washington suffrage demonstration gathers 400 club women led by a brass band in white gowns with votes for women pennants. They aim to urge President Wilson to back suffrage legislation this Congress and read a Chicago federation resolution. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley will speak, followed by Rheta Childe Derr and Bilis Logan. A mass meeting precedes the march.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Congress
Whch
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Democratic Party
Harvey W. Wiley
Rheta Childer Derr
Bilis Logan
District Federation of Women's Charbs
Wells of Bridgeport Leads Baptist Sunday Service
Mr Wells of the Y M C A Bridgeport filled the pulpit at the Baptist church in Rev F S Clark's absence. Mrs Clarence B Andrews suffers a severe cold. Mrs Charles Blakeman hosted her brother Edson Hall of Stratford. Charlie Gregory and a friend visited New York. Baptist praise and prayer services set for Wednesday 7:30 pm. A grange building committee dance at Arthur Sherwood's barn Friday July 3 with ladies selling homemade candy.
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Wells
Bridgeport
The
Baptist Church
F. S.clark
Clarence B. Andrews
Charles Blakeman
Edson Hall
Stratford
Charlies Gregory
New York
Everting
Grange Building Committee
Arthur Sherwood
Watch Cleaning and Repair Service Assurance
An ad urges care of delicate watches and promotes trusted maintenance by experts. It promises safe service for cleaning or any repair and assures satisfactory charges for quality work.
Dressing for Figure: Corsets and Wasp Waist Debates
An article discusses corset use with emphasis on avoiding overly tight waists and the dangers of high busts. It explains proper lacing technique, suspenders placement, and custom fitting guidance from corsetières, including advice for teens and the importance of comfort and breathing.
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McClure
Jesus
Smail
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Tavenner
Jbite
New Haven Roads Press Bureau
Isabath
Dold Saba
Omaha Man
Wood's End
Senate Military Committee
Wases
John Reck & Son
M. J. Buechler
TEE Reliable Jeweler
Pairfield
Middle 8
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Bridgeport, Gonn
ITURE
Gus C. Mullen
D. C1. Read Co
East Main Street
Navy
Wentworth Furniture CO
WM. K. MIX
Pres
John Street
Porgies
Long Island Steamers
Queen
Public Market State and Bank Sts. East Main ST
W. E. Halligan
Joseph P. Coughlin
the People’s Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
John F Fay
Fairfield Avenue
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Mays
Ves, Met
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