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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
7
In Bridgeport a public call to curb street dust urges real action over rhetoric. Residents note streets sporadically sprinkled and water wasted, arguing for consistent dust control or stopping the costly practice altogether. The piece reframes the old proverb about a man and dirt.
Governor Eugene N. Foss claims Massachusetts loses a billion in taxable property to taxes and denounces tax dodgers. He argues the burden falls on renters and the average citizen, while wealth concentrates in a small elite resisting the income tax amendment. Connecticut, he says, fails to balance the burden, leaving homes and farms to humbler citizens.
In 1910 Connecticut cities faced drought with depleted water reserves. Since water works were public, cities expanded storage and watershed areas. Hartford chose a filtered supply, while Waterbury, New Britain, Meriden, and Norwichtown pursued reservoirs or increased capacity. Bridgeport struggled under private control before storage rose.
Bridgeport pays high rates for water while Hartford obtains lower prices and publicly owned water first. The piece argues Bridgeport loses profits to private pockets and lacks control over its water supply, unlike other cities that privatize or privatize water services.
The first day of the sixteenth annual Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America in Hartford drew three young Democratic mayors from Bridgeport Hartford and Meriden Edward Buckingham Faward J Smith and Thomas L Reilly In remarks at a banquet they voiced optimism for reforming institutions and the political movement they represent They stressed justice over tradition and suggested their Democratic affiliation is incidental to their broader goals.
The death of Gordon Brown, former Yale football captain, from organic disease underscores risks of extreme athletic exertion in college sports. The piece argues such over specialization harms both participants and the public, urging healthier training and broader aims over chasing All American status.
An overview of the Playground Association of America outlining its five year push to create wholesome public recreation spaces. It cites rising city adoption of playgrounds from 90 in 1907 to near 500 this year and notes funding and personnel growth across urban and rural centers.
The Playground Association of America reports rapid growth with 246 cities establishing playgrounds in two years and 195 actively campaigning for facilities. It highlights funding challenges, diverse beneficiary sites, conferences, education programs, and a push to avoid wasteful spending while expanding nationwide.
Rumors confirmed a new Hargrove School for boys will open in fall under Pinckney Hargrove who runs the Fairfield Hargrove School. Location not fixed yet but sites are being considered. The aim is a modern junior school emphasizing energy conservation, core studies, and outdoor activities under Yale trained founder.
A local ad showcases slightly soiled Irish linen table cloths and Belgian pieces with various dimensions and prices. Also featured are bath and Huck towels, Ruby towels, a brown and white kitchenware set for $1.98, iron flower boxes from $1.25 to $6.00, and a children’s wear display with play suits and rompers starting at 50¢.
A new boys school in Bridgeport plans to educate youths ages eight to fourteen, aligning coursework with entrance requirements of major preparatory schools and colleges. Headed by Mr. Hargrove, it aims for a September opening with strong local support and a modern, well ventilated facility including an outdoor playground.
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