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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
9
A comparative piece on Lincoln and Wilson inaugurals highlighting shared spirit of affection conciliation and firmness. It argues language shapes action, notes Lincoln’s freedom for the black slave and Wilson’s call to end societal bondage, and cites justice as the basis of government and hope for equality.
A critic denounces the idea that signature validity should require walking or riding to City Hall and a 25 percent threshold for referendum petitions. The piece warns such proposals threaten American principles of petition and republican government and mocks those who would confuse liberty with strict controls. It emphasizes the long tradition of petition rights and communal, neighborly advocacy for redress of wrongs.
The Post denounces a debt creating move backed by a single powerful figure and his de facto government. It argues for a 25 percent voter petition threshold and insists voters must personally go to City Hall to sign. The piece contends the plan aims to undermine the referendum and warns that November approaches.
The piece argues that the President has limited constitutional power beyond veto and moral influence. It urges voters to scrutinize Congress and elect legislators who enact direct primaries, workers compensation, and city home rule. It contends governors wield similar appointment leverage and calls for civil service expansion.
A period beauty piece instructs how lips should look with a curving upper lip and a deeper middle cleft. It advises relaxing facial muscles to avoid a tight expression, shaping the lips by pursing then easing, and daily practice to enhance the mouth’s appearance.
The piece notes bolero fronts and high back cutouts as spring quirks and the vanishing underarm seam in bodices. It praises roses on hats, natural colorings, rhinestone corsages, and wider hip sashes. Wool plaids, draped gowns, khaki soutachs, covert cloth coats, white millinery with ribbons, and Russian blouse adaptations shape the season.
Editorial notes recount Herman Ridder's rise from an eleven year old worker to a powerful New York publisher and journalist. It highlights his early jobs, founding Catholic papers, leadership in Daily State Zeitung, and influence in the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers' Association while tying in other historical mentions.
The D. M. Read Co presents a limited lot of premium bags after factory bargaining. Styles include black pinhead seal with blue lining and mirror, priced at 7.50, far below former 18.00. Other materials like seal, saffian, sea lion, and French calf range 4.50 to 5.00, with additional marks at 3.50 down to 95 cents. Displayed on the Main floor in various colors.
Advertisements promote an 18 inch black leather lined traveling bag priced at 8 50 down from 12 50 for men or women. The Trunk and Bag Rooms on the fourth floor offer the bag for journeys. A question about Mrs Wilsons inauguration gown notes a green pale rose color in Liberty Silk or Charmeuse.
The page notes that certain statistics exclude stock company productions and foreign language plays. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims relief for kidney and bladder trouble, backache, rheumatism, and uric acid poisoning, describing the pills as a non habit forming tonic from F. B. Brill at Stratford Ave and Sixth St.
Public buildings bill as agreed by conference included Connecticut items with a reduction. The Naugatuck building appropriation dropped from 100000 to 80000 dollars. Senate conferees also rolled back Memorial Bridge and several DC appropriations that risked killing the measure.
Former State Highway Commissioner James H. MacDonald of New Haven received a loving cup and diamond stud from his office and field staff at a banquet at the Hotel Beaubelin. About 42 attendees, including the new commissioner Charles J. Bennett of Hartford, heard a moving speech urging continued zeal for the new administration. Gift includes items for his daughter such as gingham fabrics and ribbons.
A brief description notes flare wrist character in long sleeves and striking color fabric combos for spring. White subtleties and sandals scarce for wear with white canvas or buckskin shoes. Beads used liberally as trim on small hats.
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