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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
7
A column extols using well lit mirrors to reveal skin flaws and avoid shabby appearances, urging Miladi to place a full length mirror opposite a window. It then shifts to biographical blurbs about Oliver Wendell Holmes and a Maine editor who rose to prominence, noting Holmes birthday and career highlights.
A 15th century note on Voltaire, once threatened by consumption, credits his recovery to open air living. The writer recalls Voltaire describing renewed strength, daily sun and sea air, and improved digestion and sleep. He notes fever and night sweats diminishing as health returns.
Rep Pardee of New Haven advocates a constitutional plan to divide the city into 14 towns, each ward becoming a town electing one or two representatives, aiming for 24 General Assembly seats for New Haven. He argues the method is constitutional, equitable, and costless, preserving existing town offices and voting machinery.
The piece argues New York should fund subway construction and lease operations to private firms, claiming it protects citizens from inflated investments and dividends. It contrasts with Bridgeport, Connecticut, where lines are owned by public and privately operated, noting Bridgeport’s six million build cost versus thirty two million capitalized price and higher public dividends.
The report questions Dr Friederich Franz Friedman’s tuberculosis cure and his conduct, noting it is not conclusive proof of misconduct. The article discusses reserve judgment on the doctor and his remedy amid concerns about professional standards.
The piece questions the value of Dr. Friedmans serum therapy and vaccines for tuberculosis. It notes three patient cases, including a tubercular knee, and warns physicians to expect possible failure like past cures. It urges health from living well and environment, not magic potions.
The Public Utilities Commission reports the Warehouse Point wreck on January 10 caused by accumulative errors and a mix of conditions. It blames the line’s inferior signaling system and orders automatic signals like those on the Hartford Waterbury section.
Editorial notes recount the birth of steam fire engines with Latta’s invention in 1355, Cincinnati’s early adoption, the Pioneer engine, and later models. It traces European adoption, Braithwaite’s 1830s trials, and contrasts with Cranch’s literary biographies and public figures from 1813 born scholars to Frank Sweet Black and Roosevelt successors.
Madame Constant wife of the Belgian director of customs at Bushire port was murdered last night by an unknown Persian who also severely wounded M Constant. The couple were driving home from dinner when an assailant fired on their carriage until both were hit.
A police station half in St Paul and half in Minneapolis will be erected and used jointly by both cities. Officials plan to seek construction authority from the legislature.
The D. M. Read Co presents spring garments on the second floor featuring Loose Mandarin Coats in satin lined with fullness at the seams, Stylish Top Coats in Bedford Cord with Bulgarian collars, Cutaway Coats in Ratine, and Tan Coverts with large buttons and Bulgarian collars priced for the season.
First of the Week offers neat designs white grounds and colored stripes and figures. Ginghams in pin checks and Chambray in blue and gray at 9 cts a yard. 6% cte a yard. Basement wash goods section.
Fads in Bulgarian beads with iridescent colorings and imitation coral beads offered 50 cents to $1.00. Bar pins of imitation lapis and pearls 25 cents. Durbar bracelets priced at $7.00. Special sale includes game sets for Bridge Pinochle and Five Hundred with high quality cards in cases. Stationery section noted.
Meriden March 8 Patrolman James F Grady who holds the first number of the patrol detail No 1 since the death of J M Tolles yesterday completed his twenty first year as a patrolman He is one of Meridens efficient officers faithful to duty and alert at all times He has during his service as a regular figured in a number of good catches He is modest and well liked Policeman Grady is a native of Bridgeport and left this city to work for the Meriden Silver Plate Co before going on the Meriden police force.
Easton notes Rev. Mr. Boutwell of Memorial Baptist Church in Bridgeport will lead Sunday services and assist with next week’s meeting but cannot attend due to his mother’s illness. Other local updates include visits from Miss Annie Smith and Miss Ruth Smith to the Mallette household on Sweet Brier, Mrs. Frank Staples visiting Sport Hill, and Millie Staples returning from Jump Hill. Spring signs appear as apple trees bud and wildflowers bloom with Mrs. Howard Edwards noting an anemone. Mr and Mrs Howard Peck hosted a gathering with several friends including Mrs. Lowe and the Mallettes. Miss Bertha Andrews has returned home.
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