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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
7
Margaret Hrent of Tyland in 1647 seeks legislative representation as heir of Lewd Calvert based on property. In Mar Indy a display invites all women to view spring styles for their male relatives, touting her refined taste over men. Today spotlights spring suits and light weight overcoats from 10 to 25 dollars.
Extract from a cluttered page gives poultry husbandry tips and household remedies. It mentions keeping hens, dampness in coops, setting chicks, and caring for birds with advice on ventilation, cleanliness, and feed. Practical, period tone blends with stray brand-like phrases and scattered garbled items.
The United States cotton consumption for October reached 46,868 running bales, including 23,001 bales of Upland cotton, down from December and January levels. The Census Bureau released the data this morning, noting the year’s totals and monthly changes.
At tonight’s board meeting the city police department is set to approve a three platoon schedule arranged by Superintendent Birmingham after a month of review. The move aims to better cover beats day and night while reassigning detectives and adding a dog and liquor officer. Two civilian chauffeurs are also to be chosen.
The Bridgeport council and United Commercial Travelers present an educational exhibit from March 1 to April 5 at the armory. The display highlights upper grade school work, State Trade School exhibits, and a library booth with educational books. Lectures and talks will cover several subjects including a housewives’ session by Dennis Kelly on deceit by dishonest merchants.
Exhibits will include drawing and writing by students with top works chosen from the last semester. Pupils and guests will attend the afternoon exposition, with trade school students demonstrating wood crafts and printing. Girls show dressmaking and millinery, while the library offers mechanical books for on-site viewing via library cards at the armory. Prominent speakers will lecture on factory systems and offices.
San Francisco reports a global flour shortage as China’s awakening drives demand. Canadian Pacific Vice President George Bury, returning aboard the Siberia, says Northwest grain elevators emptied within a year and mills have run day and night to feed the millions in China.
Washington reports the death of Prof Louis Amatele a famed sculptor and designer. At 87 he created the Milford Connecticut Nathan Baldwin memorial and the bronze doors at the Capitol western entrance. Born in Turin Italy he died after a five week illness.
A compact note describes soft pliable Velour Calf skin for dress shoes and strong solid Calf School Shoes in button and lace styles, highlighting durability and comfort for young wearers.
Over 460 Irish-Americans attended the ninth annual banquet at the Atlantic hotel celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Speakers praised Irish heritage, republican virtue, and the contributions of Irish Americans to U S history, law, and public life, with anecdotes about Ireland’s influence and notable figures.
A commemorative address recalls Ireland’s history of coercion and hunger under English rule, urging remembrance of patriots like Patrick, Grattan, and O’Connell. It links past sacrifices to ongoing calls for Irish liberty and self government, seeking unity among lovers of liberty worldwide.
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