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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
11
An analysis of proposed tariff policies and treaties to compel other nations in trade disputes, the risk of war if compromises fail, and notes on naval power developments. Reports discuss heavy import volumes, grain trade sentiment, and storms affecting crops, along with political pledges and labor policies.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin reports rising bovine and porcine tuberculosis. Slaughter data show nearly 1 percent of cattle and over 2 percent of hogs are tuberculous, with testing in Washington and other states revealing substantial disease presence. The piece links dairy milk safety, economic impact, and calls for testing, herd management, and possible interstate quarantines to curb spread.
Washington May 4. William W Rockhill is named United States Minister to China and Oscar S Straus, already Secretary of Commerce, accepts Taft's offer to be ambassador to Turkey. State Department announces the diplomatic change. Edwards will sail tonight for Wall Street events at 8 o'clock.
Father O Connor, at St James Stratford, warns parishioners to shield youths from Avon Park bas eball crowds and a local saloon scene on Sundays. He denounces liquor venues near the park and bell games as enticements, urges moral guardrails, and advises avoiding liquor licenses.
A full meeting at the library outlined the selection of teachers for the coming year. Appointments include Southport principal Mary Mc Garry, Edith Nettleton, Julia Franly, and others for various primary and intermediate grades, with water and fire safety issues noted.
Supt Wheatley to fill teacher vacancies at Holland Hill Stratfield and Jennings Woodie schools with Mrs Wakeman Wickman Warner Holley Griffith Walsh Reed Bull. Daughters of the American Revolution meet at Mrs Brewer’s on Main Street. Local speed crackdown nets four motor vehicle warrants. Bridgeport cars among violators. Miss Cora M. Plumb said to be the only wedding this year. A 60,000 straw stack arrives for orangeade and soda perishables at Boyte pharmacy.
Seaside Hive No 6 L T M will hold its meeting at Tigers hall Poll building Fifield avenue this evening.
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