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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
2
President Wilson wears a silk hat on trips to Washington and hopes to avoid frequent use. Vice President Marshall also appears in a new hat, with Mrs Wilson accompanying the president and enjoying the journey.
The document from Pequot Poultry Farm in Southport Connecticut cites a court filing in Bridgeport District. It notes a period of six months from the date for creditors to file claims and settle the estate with attorney general oversight. Officials warn that those who neglect to file will face debarment from the probate process.
New Haven officials report a surge in non support complaints from across the state and beyond with many men abandoning families. Andrew Nelson, wanted for three months by Bridgeport police for non support, was arrested and to be returned to Park City.
Washington March 6 describes President Wilson inheriting a vast agenda. Reforms, tariffs, labor, trust regulation, and foreign policy pose immediate challenges, with a long list of domestic and international issues awaiting action.
Washington reports Charles L Swem will become chief stenographer in the White House after March 4. At twenty he is one of the nation’s fastest and most accurate shorthand writers and holds the world record for accuracy with third fastest speed. Swem aided the governor’s campaign and repeatedly demonstrated his stenography skill.
Washington reports that for the first time in history women who have or want to vote played an active role in a presidential inauguration. They did not take the oath but contributed to the excitement with a parade and tableaux, among them Alberta Bilger and military cadets.
Sixteenth week of the egg laying contest reports a total of L.TM percent eggs, up 153 from the prior week. Four pens tied for first with 39 eggs each: Woodside Poultry Farm Philadelphia. Katrers Plymouth Rocks Beulah Farm Stony Creek Ontario. white wyandottes TJ McConnell Hancock Pa. white wyandottes W B Canby East Downington Pa. Second place ties: two pens with 37? eggs each: BE Hoopes Beaver Pa. Dr John A Fritchey Harrisburg Pa. Twenty four eggs each tie among four pens. ninety nine pens laying with 30 or more eggs this week. Flock in good condition for spring laying.
A letter describes widespread kidney and bladder weakness in a family and promotes a remedy. It claims historic success with a product called Swamp iRpet ert and urges readers to request a sample bottle and purchase a fifty cent bottle from local stores. The note emphasizes dramatic improvements in children and mentions Dr Siimers Swesn and a testimonial from MEG AUGUAT EET ALAS.
Washington March 5 Senators and representatives discuss a report that President Elect Wilson plans to spend part of each working day in the Capitol president's room to stay connected with legislative affairs. The move would break precedent and near the Senate corridor is described as a show place.
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