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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1916

Page

13

Realization of Uplift Ideas by Dr Felix Adler

The Ethical Culture movement in America marks its fortieth anniversary this week in New York. Dr Felix Adler, founder, helped establish self culture clubs and ethical societies across major cities, promoting humane education and social reform through institutions like kindergartens and nursing services. The celebration will feature Adler with mayoral opening and an endowment fund exceeding 150000 for free scholarships at the Ethical Culture School.

St. Louis England Adler Germany Wilhelm Poerster Ethical Movement America New York Standard Hall Atreet and Broadway Felix Adler Cornell “University Etnical Culture Society Standhall Chighering Hall 18Th Street Fifth Carnegie Hall 64Th Street Dr. Adler Thees Moet- Ines New York City Aair Ike Thoms Paine Tim Dr. Adier Stil &N Chicago Society Eyhiest Culture Society Cincinnati Chicago San Premoiees Chi Seo Ethical Society Adier Palmer House W. M. Sulter Henry Booth Bureau of Justice Joseph Hrrant Philadelphia The Ethical Society 8. Burns Weston Society of Friends Lfe W. Sheldon London Stanton Colt Ader Moncure D. Conway's West London Vienna Jodi International Committee Union Ofthbal Societies King University of London Permanent Court of Arbittartion the Hague United Kingdom South Africa Guild For Yous Men's Union Hudson Guild Middle West Side Madison House Society Ethical Culture Shopl Wendell Haw Taek Alfred R. Wolfe Auc Diet Workingmen’s School of the United Belief Works Society For Ethicsy Culture Antor E4th Street Ethical Culture School Ut Dard Street General Park West Society For Ethical Culture Burns Weston Munder W. L. Sheldon Presbyterian Horace Bridges George ©. Odell Church of England William BM Tmiter Henry Neumann Brooklyn Society David Saville Murxey Alfred W. Martin John J. Hiliott Pauline Bethnat Societien Huical Society

Cummings Speech Praised At Democratic Convention

The Connecticut convention featured Mr. Cummings delivering a keynote address praised for form and literary completeness. The speech emphasized peace with nations, critiques of partisan bias, and support for measured tariffs and postwar reconstruction, framing national leadership as capable and principled.

Cummithgs Connecticut Freeman Thomas A Wilson Tally Mr. Cummings George Washington Europe France Lincoln Quamings Seward Mexico America Gusmings McLean The United Boe Cummings United States Peice Peepee Peak Melaan Wangiaed Connecticut Warrier

Burr Honored as Hartford Times Editor Named Head of Connecticut Delegation

The Democratic convention honored Willie 0 Burr editor of the Hartford Times, naming him head of Connecticut's delegation. His support for President Wilson and loyalty to the administration were praised as decisive and timely in its hours of need.

Democratic Party Willie Burr Hartford Times Connecticut Des Presi- Wilson Bosel Mr. Burr

Business Man for President and the War Duty Dilemma

A reflective piece arguing that business leaders can be president only if fit, while stressing the nation needs service over commerce. It cites the military encampment burden, suggests educated civilians are preferable, and notes the strain on economic and political figures including references to Venizelos and Greek politics.

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Social and Personal Notices of Local Residents Departing

Mr and Mrs Charles Miller from Sanford Avenue and Mr and Mrs Clarke Mar rig Baccum Avenue join Mr and Mrs Harrison Davis of Maplewood Avenue in leaving this week for Detroit Michigan. They will attend conventions of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Colonial store Ladies Auxiliary. They also plan visits to Sutanio, Niesark Fale, and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Charles Miller Sanford Avenue Clarke Marrig

Rich Should Pay For Defense Says Professor Lindsay

Prof Samuel McCune Lindsay of Columbia urges levying defense costs on the wealthy as a test of social responsibility. Born in Pittsburgh, he cites large fortunes as bearing the greatest stake in preparedness and supports laws for a decent standard of living and a minimum wage, funded by rich taxpayers.

Samuel McCune Lindsay Secis Columbia University Lindsay Pittsburgh University of Pennsylvania Berlin Vienna Maine Rome Columbia The Pennsylvanian United States Lindsey

General Philippe Petain Rise Through French Command

The article chronicles General Philippe Petain rising from brigade to army commander during the war. It notes Verdun defense, Legion of Honor grand cross, and promotions from brigadier general to army commander. It highlights his calm leadership, ability to recover delicate situations, and popularity with privates. It mentions his birth near the English Channel and a long service career shaped by conflict.

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W R G Of State Holds Convention In New Haven

The Women's Relief Corps opened its annual state convention in New Haven. Mayor Frank J. Rice Dr Oscar Maurer of Center Church and Mrs Lissle H Arnold welcomed attendees. State president Mrs Robertine Kelsey spoke as reports were presented.

New Haven Women's Relief Corps Ualness Frank J. Rice Oscar Maurer Center Church Lissle H. Arnold Admiral Foote Corps Robertine Kelsey Clinton

Dont Be Confused New Jersey Car Spring Tires Claim Mileage Edge

New Jersey car owners are urged to try spring tires that promise greater mileage and fewer trouble spots than competing brands. The ad emphasizes evidence from experience rather than endorsements.

New Jersey

Corsets of Resistance Promises Freedom of Motion For Women

Modern women seek the poetry of motion and easy support without restraint. Corsets boast Spirabone woven wire boning that remains firm yet flexible, resisting edgewise pressure without breaking. The line offers greater resiliency, comfort, and motion across models for varied figures.

Children’s wear rompers and dresses in madras and percale

Advertises children’s clothing in age ranges from 1 to 6 years. Describes rompers and creepers in white and colored crepe options with cross stitch embroidery, and white madras smocked pieces. Includes Little Empire dresses in white lawn with colored trimmings, Dolly Varden French dresses for ages 2 to 6, and little frocks priced from 59 cents to $7.00.

Madras Percale Little Empire Stri Voiley Dolly Varden

New Wall Papers Highlight Gray Dull Shade and Subtle Accents

The edition describes wall papers in a soft dull gray like weathered shingles with wolf colors and silver gray willow furniture. A touch of brighter color via rose or pink accents can lighten a neutral room, making bedrooms or boudoirs cooler and more agreeable.

Outdoor Hammocks and Accessories Sale Today

An assortment of hammocks in various designs for outdoor use priced from $5 to $19.50. Includes children's hammocks, pillows, robes, Vador shades, braided rugs, and related porch items.

Health Board Appoints Four Officials At Meeting

At last night’s health board session two additional sanitary inspectors were appointed Tease L Lockwood of 53 Fairfield Ave and Henry Kellmansperser of 36 Hasaliion Street with salaries of 036 Misa Catherine Tuite becomes supervisor of school nurses Lillian D Grace is named stenographer to replace Miss Tuite Dr McLellan reports progress at the violation hospital ready for occupancy and President Stevens asked the board to consider a motorcycle purchase for the inspector’s use

Health Board Tease L. Lockwood Fairfeld Avenas Henry Kellmansperser Hasaliion Street Misa Catherine ‘Tuite Lillian D. Grace Coleman Street Health Wepecest J. Grace Tuite Dr. McLellan Txspector Dunbar Pesident Stevens

Fires Sweep City After Alarm Misfire And Suspected Cigarette Blaze

A surge of small fires hit the city yesterday starting from a false alarm turned in by Smith and Gee Manufacturing Co. at 566 Lafayette Street. Police report a watchman accidentally triggered the alarm at a plant. A separate blaze occurred on the third floor of a dwelling at 66 Cleveland Avenue, likely started by a lit cigarette. Firefighters quickly extinguished both fires.

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Damaged OCR Note Sparks At Willacy Street Scene

Fragmentary report notes sparks from a vehicle near Willacy Street in Charlom on a date around April. The damaged text mentions a police or fire response and a count related to free will notes, but details are unclear.

Mos enter national convention amid Arkansas delegation clash

Nearly 97 percent of the Sweteers the Aritiigi Operative Spliineie Gs have voted in favor of a strike for a Wame Thorenne. The court martial lyric Tayleer sits in the Sing Fete case as it nears completion.

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