Letter to Editor on 18 year old schoolboy curfew
The Waterbury Republican editor shares an extended reply to a letter from an eighteen year old asking whether strict parental rules are fair. It argues parents may demand to know a child’s whereabouts after eight p.m., urging obedience and respect for guidance. The piece urges focus on body and mind, recommending sleep, study, books, languages, arts, and selective outings to build character and future success. It warns against late night frivolities and street corner life, stressing the value of disciplined habits and meaningful pursuits.
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Waterbury Republican
Waterbury
The
Republican
The Recall Concept in Taft’s Yale Lectures
ISDAY, MAY 14, 1913. The rejected system. Prof William Howard Taft continues teaching at Yale on the recall of public servants. He treats it as a rejected idea from monarchy but notes the shift to term limits and firing before term ends. He argues the recall is not a drastic innovation and downplays the public servant’s dominance.
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William Howard Taft
Yale
Oe Aye Ao
United States
Taft
Taftt
Fifty Five Hour Bill Faces House Vote Surprise
The house action on the fifty-five hour bill startled many as amendments were voted down with precision. An amendment allowing one night of weekly night work for merchants was rejected by a large majority. The measure, though not broad, aims to limit hours for women and children under sixteen to about nine hours weekly, aligning with eight hour standards elsewhere. Proponents argue fatigue and effects on motherhood justify limits. opponents call it not a good bill and urge passage.
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Bronson Library
House
Hven
Committee On Labor
Dante Exile and Florentine Fame Across Italy
The piece recalls Dante's banishment from Florence and his death in Ravenna, noting the Florence monument in Santa Croce and a Verona-like legacy in Italian cities. It contrasts Dante’s crude Ravenna tomb with Florence’s grand memorial, and quotes a last-hours inscription about exile before pivoting to modern Paraguay’s birthday of liberty and Paraguay’s rail and river trade potential.
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Florence
Italy
Dante
Ravenna
Church of
Santa Croce
Westminster Abbey
Florentine
Spring Taken Out of the Year Sermon Urges Youth Reform
A funeral sermon by Pericles laments Athens fallen flowered youth in battle and warns modern youths. It urges returning to home and school, shunning street corners and pools halls, noting failed streets for great leaders and inventors. Five to ten years to prove the advice.
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Bouy
Pericles
Athens
Washington
Lincoln
Edison
Wright
The Human Procession and Cultural Echoes Across ages
A column recounts figures from Shakespearean stage legend Joh E Kellerd and early illustrated press pioneers. It notes Parker, Bingham, and the London News lineage, Describes Leslie’s and Harpers origins, and marks Denmark’s Christian X year one on the throne, with royal ties and diplomacy. A final note mentions a G. G. S. club dance at Varnna Hall with attendees in festive costumes.
China Store Clearance Delights Bargain Dishes and Sets
D. M. Read Co showcases a china store clearance with Willow and Landscape patterns, Blue Willow, Enoch Ward, Cauldron Blue, Wedgewood and Booth’s porcelain at low prices. Sets range from 6 to 112 pieces, with assorted cups, plates, jugs, and butter dishes discounted. fourth floor features new pictures and Ruskin proofs for viewing.
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Ben
Enoch Ward
Breadalbane
Booth
Joseph Dowdall lodge K of P to confer degrees
Four candidates will receive the Batent at a regular Joseph Dowdall lodge Knights of Pythias meeting. The work will be exemplified with many members present. A social hour and refreshments follow. Stratfield Encampment travels to New Haven on Thursday May 16 to confer the Royal Purple degree on about 60 candidates for Golden Rule Encampment. train leaves Bridgeport at 7 16.
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Joseph Dowdall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Batent
Stratfield
New Haven
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Lodge of National Association Organized Evening
A Bridgeport lodge of the National eove Association was organized last evening at 1119 Broad Street with ten building and loan associations represented. Officers elected include President J N Standish, VP S H Whalen, G E Bicknell, S E Stearns, Secretary Donald Jacobus, Treasurer Charles W Burgess, and Executive Committee members Stanton, Finlay, and Craig. The Visiting Nurses Association met at the Stratfield, seeking a location for a pure milk station and appealing for patrons.
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Bridgeport
National |Eove” Association
Broad Street
League of Building
James P- Woodruff
J. N. Standish
P. HE. Whalen
New Haven
G. BE. Bicknell
Meriden
EH Stearns
New Britain
Donald Jacobus
Charles W. Burgess
Charles H. Stanton
G. W. Finlay
Manchester
George A. Craig
Middletown
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Stratfield
Sen Sakae
Alumni Drama Club Hosts First Informal Deuce Night
The Alumni Drama Club held its first informal deuce this evening at the Court Exchanges with some novelties planned to be introduced during dancing. Washington May 13 Secretary Gryan Jett travels to Harrisburg PA to deliver an address before the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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Washington
Gryan Jett
Harrishurs, PA
Pennsylvania
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