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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
9
The article discusses why women shun a full chin, linking it to aging and social vanity. It contrasts modern views with earlier times when a fuller chin indicated good living and standing. It then shifts to brief notes on Rhodes scholars, coal magnates, and early British Sunday newspapers.
Mrs John Buel of Litchfield was reelected state regent of the D A R at a Cheshire meeting. Mrs George Maynard Minor of New London was chosen vice regent, succeeding Mrs John T Sterling who declined for health reasons. Mrs Wayler Browne was reelected recording secretary and Mrs Charles Bissell named corresponding secretary. Committees include Mrs William Holmes and Mrs Charles C Barnum. The 21st anniversary celebration will be in Hartford with many regents expected. date to be set. About 200 members attended. $11000 spent on educational work.
Miss Milholland, a feminist leader, argues progress comes from acknowledging facts like polygamy and the call for women’s suffrage. She links voting to stronger family life and economic foundations, envisioning husbands and wives as independent providers supporting the home.
An opinion piece argues that Bridgeport Trade School should adopt an eight hour day, noting a nine hour schedule harms industrial progress. It urges reducing hours, emphasizing public funding, worker morale, and the value of brain time for productivity and advancement.
The article argues hunger strikes are effective tools for women like Sylvia Pankhurst and notes her release from prison after forced feeding risked her life. It discusses government fear of moral impact, the potential upheaval if suffragists died, and links to Emmet's execution fueling Irish liberty sentiments.
Editorial notes report special exercises at Oxford University to honor Cecil John Rhodes who died in 1902. The Rhodes Scholarship Fund has funded 189 scholars from UK colonies the United States and Germany with about 16 million dollars. It lists career outcomes for hundreds of Rhodes graduates including educators lawyers government officials clergymen physicians and engineers.
Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, potential Hawaiian king turner, marks forty as a U S delegate who can speak but not vote. He faces a fall from royal potential yet expresses satisfaction with his current role. The Hawaii prince, noted for attire, has made a notable Washington appearance.
Hartford Times criticizes excessive and unearned dividends paid to owners of major New England rail lines including Boston and Maine, New Haven, and other leased lines. It argues these burdens were not borne by Mr. Mellen and links his stance to past amalgamation schemes and long term contracts guaranteeing high dividends. The piece suggests the root cause lies in the era of aggressive consolidation.
Poised as political commentary from Hearst and Springfield Republican, the item notes Mr Bryan’s unfittedness for official duty and attributes cabinet failures to him while crediting Wilson. It also registers an epidemic of coughing and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe non narcotic remedy from Lee Pharmacy Chico California with testimonial by A S Jones and Brill Stratford Ave at Sixth St.
A permanent organization for the Bridgeport Oratorio Society was decided last evening after a rehearsal in High School hall. C. D. Davis presided. New directors added include Rev. E J. Craft, L. T. Warner, F. W. Burton, Rev. Co. L. Gomph, R. M. Eames and Thomas Fish. The nominating and by laws committees will report next meeting.
Boston reports that suffrage supporters in the Massachusetts House failed to record the two thirds needed to advance a constitutional amendment. The vote was 144 to 88, ten short of the requirement, amid pro and anti factions and visible protest from women in the galleries. A reconsideration was moved, with tactics to continue the fight in upcoming days.
The editor laments Bridgeport’s slow cleaning efforts and persistent unsightly open spaces. He recalls repeated failures to improve refuse disposal, noting a divided authority between State and Fairfield avenues and a lack of clear responsibility for property upkeep.
The D. M. Read Co offers sample handbags from high grade leathers at less than half price. Bags include moire lining mirror powder case address book card case and room for belongings. Lots priced from one dollar upward in Seal saffian sea lion suede levant pigskin and crepe calf with many colors.
A large assortment of Ginghams and Percales offered at special prices. Children’s dress and apron ginghams at 6 cts per yard, striped and checked patterns at 8 cts, 3 500 yards of extra fine ginghams at 10 cts, Zephyr gingham 32 inches wide at 15 cts, 25 ct values included. Yard wide percales 9 cts, Madras suitings 36 inches wide 12.4 cts. Basement floor.
A local ad touts chiffon taffeta silks praised as popular and excellent value at 69 cents per yard, with 26 inch width and about twenty five colors including evening shades. The notice also markets Canary Birds from Fair Week, priced at 4 dollars for bird and cage.
The writer argues that authorities should address ash and refuse dumping affecting property values and tenant stability. He notes the owner may pay only a small tax while nearby owners invest heavily in building and grading, suffering from neglected surroundings. The piece calls for decisive enforcement.
The United States Bureau of Education reports Texas plans to appoint professional county superintendents in every county to replace ex officio county judges. The move aims to serve about 750000 rural-school children by ensuring expert supervision, free from political influence, with selection by the county board of education based on educational fitness.
The text argues that school supervision has been assigned to county officials like judges or sheriffs in many areas, but many localities still lack a fully professional county superintendent. Educators widely believe that expert, nonpolitical supervision is essential for building up rural schools and that the office should be entirely professional.
A listing for bicycles noting Yale Deadster with mud guards priced at 530.06 and Fay with mud guards at 89850. The fragment mentions product names and a price but lacks full context or additional details.
The readable text shows scattered bicycle tire listings with numbers and brand-like terms but no coherent event or full details. It mentions Hartford numbers and product labels such as No 50 No 70 and Diamond brands, creating a fragmented classified style record without a clear narrative or outcome.
An advertising fragment promotes Wise Pie with bold claims that trying is believing and urges readers to find RISBIE'S PIE at all stores for fresh taste. It emphasizes pie availability and broad familiarity.
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