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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
7
The article outlines tariff arguments affecting tea and coffee costs, noting claims that tariffs would raise domestic prices while production shifts and foreign competition shape retail values. It discusses political figures, potential judicial appointments, and industry interests driving protectionist policies and the broader debate over tariff duties.
The Stanford Advocate compares Connecticut and national politics, accusing Republican leaders of betraying campaign pledges and siding with special interests against tariff reform and public utilities funding. It argues leaders mobilize followers, while a forgetful public dilutes accountability, despite the paper's own Republican stance.
The historical address before the consecration traces Fairfield Strat ford Stratfield and Stamford church roots. It notes Fairfield church leadership in the county, Yale-educated preachers, and 16 years of Lieut. Governor Gold as a member amid opposition to the Church of England.
A Farmers page from May 13 1909 reports on the King’s Highway condition from Bridgenorth to Westport with mixed opinions, notes summer arrivals, Hoyle's autos supplies, and Poland Springs water. It mentions H G Hartshorn heading to Yonkers then Toronto for summer, a clergy luncheon spread in church parlors, and a Ladies Union meeting hosted by Mrs Simeon Pease.
Stratford society items report Mr Lester Alden traveling to New York to review a play likely to feature him next season. The Women's Aid Society of the Methodist church advances a fundraising plan. Farrar the minister plans lectures for the club on topics like The Coming King and The Man and the Crowd. Local business openings and rentals appear amid garden bloom and spring activity. Extra trains, a straw ride, and Red Men minstrels rehearsals highlight community events while property moves, gate proposals for Union Cemetery, and summer rental activity shape the town’s bustle.
Advert says Pie Plant Pies are being made and urged to try one from your grocer today. It will complete the dinner and Dolly will be satisfied.
A yacht arrived last Friday while the Presiding Elder of the Methodist church will visit Tuesday evening. A rummage sale is planned for tomorrow afternoon. Marsh cottage on Bruce Avenue rented to Henry Bennett and family. Munson family to move to Bridgeport. Paradise Green to get a new drinking fountain and a house may be built nearby. Lee Miller built a tennis court on Broad Street this season. New scarlet fever cases reported in town. Tickets issued for Street Church grand whist in June. Mrs. Louis Snyder hosted guests at her South Main home near Hard's corner. Robbie Filmer sick with scarlet fever. Roy Fairchild keeps him company. Hoy, seven, sends a comfort box to his ill playmate with items labeled prescriptions from Dr Roy Patrehind. Box includes paper soldiers, toys, flowers, chocolates, and fruit.
City Hall's Committee will receive bids at City Auditor's Office until Friday May 14 1909 at noon for furnishing about 150 tons of best Lehigh coal stove size to be delivered as needed. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. Advertisement placeholder prose and garbled text follow.
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