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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
9
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President Taft fired off striking remarks at a Yale alarm meeting in Washington, defending criticism and vowing to handle disputes with “man sense.” The discussion slides into reaction to Roosevelt and the 1908 campaign climate, while proposals for a Sunday law marshal commercial activity with strict limits on labor, travel, and entertainment on weekends, outlining exemptions for essential services and medicine.
Local Stratford items report church meetings, weddings, and gatherings. Mrs Sarah Bristol returns from Torrington. Mr and Mrs William Cranston linger in Boston. Music by Raymond Garrison and Gustafson entertained guests including Blackett family and Josephine Kuhl. Clergy movements spark talk of Lent services at Bridgeport South church and Rev Henry Tweedy’s pastorate. A Pastor’s class forms for Christward study, while Arthur Knapp family plans to move to Exice avenue. Fellow townsfolk attend civic and social events with updates on ice business, schooling, and local clubs.
The piece discusses Yale alumni influence, President Taft's inheritance tax proposal, and fears of triple taxation. It notes copyright fees for can ned music and concerns about wealth and monopolies. It reports wheat price speculation, trader letters, and calls for congressional checks on corn futures and gambling-like market corners.
An old advertisement claims Bromo Quinine is the only laxative with BW. Grove signature. It markets a one day cold cure, priced at 35 cents, and notes global usage.
A lengthy town column lists residents, visitors, and social events. It mentions Roger Morehouse, Fred Bevans, Edward Burritt, and other local names, plus lectures by Rev Fathers Duggan and O Connor, Red Men gatherings, and charity activities. It notes health updates, travel tales, and a whist fundraiser with substantial ticket sales.
Premier Sir Robert Bond announces Newfoundland government agreement with The Commercial Cable Co to lay a new direct Atlantic cable from Flemish Cap via Newfoundland to New York. Clarence Mackay confirms plan to cut the existing cable and extend a new line as Europe to Newfoundland to New York, improving speed by over 33 percent.
Rev Joseph HH Fespermin of Ballebury North Carolina reports years of kidney trouble eased by using a remedy labeled Kidney Menedy. He describes thick white discharge and frequent urination then states the condition gradually improved and stopped.
Glenbrook station ransacked Tuesday night for tickets and cash after Monday night break in through a window. A slot machine was taken last night while the prior burglary yielded limited loot. Nearby notices include probate details for Chas F. Hoehl of Greenwich and local political notes.
Litchfield County News reports a Hertford meeting voted a county tax of 2-6 of a mill on the Mets of 199 and 1390, with an estimate that the county will gain four. Adjournment was for four weeks. Extensions requested by Canaan Berkshire and New Milford Lake Waramaur were granted only until November 1, 1910, with repairs of Rose noted and Harwinton selectmen acting.
Mrs. Mary Fairchild returns to Eli Betts home to resume duties. Kenneth Nichols family back in Brooklyn after visiting relatives. W R Fearn hosts house party at Hy-loarm. Miss Onekine Osborne guests in Norwalk. George Corsa ill. Robertses host Aunt E Wheeler of East Norwalk. Carter funeral attendance in Redding. Novelty social at M E parsonage March 12 to aid Boys Club athletics. John Adams to lead fourth quarterly conference March 10 at Zion Hill M S. Rebecca Moody visiting Danbury. Colonial supper at old society hall Feb 22 raises about 335 with 180 served. palmistry expert Miss May Snags present. Mrs Moody wears grandmother’s wedding dress at cakes. Tithing crosses total 45 in cash. Mrs I L Godfrey and family visit Miss Emma Grumman on Grumman Hill.
New York March live stock figures show prime steers at 5.80 to 6.65 per 100 pounds, oxen 4.80 to 5.10, veals 7.11.5 early, sheep and lambs range 4.50 to 8.25 per 100 pounds, dressed beef and mutton varying 7 to 12 cents, hogs around 7 per 100 pounds. Dressed and country prices differ by class and region.
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