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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
7
Fire losses in the country and Canada in 1910 totaled 234.5 million dollars. That is the amount paid by fire insurance companies to property owners. But the consumer bears the cost, as companies charge premiums at about two dollars to cover one dollar in losses.
The Waterbury Republican recently issued an anniversary edition marking thirty years. The issue is printed with clear layout and engaging patterns, illustrating Waterbury’s growth and its competition with Hartford for third place among Connecticut cities. The paper is praised as a strong, substantial publication reflecting credit on its publishers and editors.
The piece traces Mother's Day origins with Anna Jarvis in 1908 and notes a shift toward women seeking formal recognition and rights. It highlights calls for fair pay, safe hours, living wages, and equal rights, contrasting traditional gestures with broader social demands.
The Courant and Journal-Courier discuss paid legal advocates before legislative committees. They argue that paid lawyers may represent clients openly, confess fees, and present arguments, but must avoid lobbying, secrecy, or bribery. A lawyer should plead for his client while not voicing independent citizen views.
The committee aligns with the American Bar Association on ethical guidance for members. Two kinds of lawyers appear in Hartford one works openly with legislative committees the other lobbies influencing laws by visible and hidden means. Lobbying is not criminal per se but is criticized and courts have held lobbying contracts unenforceable as contrary to public policy.
Bridgeport witnessed a series of successful flights in ten days showing both biplane and monoplane capabilities. Notable feats included Beachy’s 15 mile in 15 minutes flight to New Haven and Ovington’s skilled ascents at the Steeplechase. A single accident involved a horse driver. police and Mayor Buckingham ensured crowd safety, while Simon Lake, Glenn Curtiss, and local civic groups propelled Bridgeport toward aviation prominence in Connecticut.
Governor Baldwin speaks to public school leaders urging clear English, lifelong reading, and balanced teaching. He cautions against overemphasis on exams, notes the need for fundamental skills for the mass and breadth to engage superior minds, and stresses education as a public good for Connecticut.
A. A. Carey of Waltham Mass plans sea scouting for boys to boost merchant marine interest. He bought an 80 ton Gloucester fishing smack and will convert it into the scout ship Pioneer. Four two week cruises each July and August will train 18 boys, one scout master, and three patrols with boat practice, navigation, and swimming. Carey hopes to inspire a coastwide fleet of scout ships and invites other owners to participate.
Mayor Buckingham and Dr. John H. Budau aided Joseph Meyers after a runaway horse struck an automobile and dashed through Stratford avenue near Avon Park. Meyers, his son, and wife were Hospitalized with scalp wounds. Women frightened. Meyers unconscious until ambulanced aid arrived.
The stock market appears technically strong as prices rally when selling pressure eases. Institutional buying of standard issues continues, bank reserves fill, and money rates stay low. About a dozen trust companies accept new Clearing House rules boosting reserves and inter-institutional examinations. Unsettled trust questions before the Supreme Court, Congressional agitation, and weak industrial reports restrain broad speculation, but patience remains the watchword.
The piece notes satin ribbon muffs with central satin flowers for bridesmaids, embroidered chiffon and net bands in Egyptian or Bulgarian color schemes, and heavy laces like point Venice filet and guipure paired with tussah. Leghorn straw bonnets for children appear with pale blue or pink crepe facings and rosebud trims. Fringes of couturier-ornament types in cotton and silk and shoulder plaits on peasant sleeves are highlighted as popular details.
Across apartments cottages porches and verandas the couch hammock offers space efficient leisure. New models listed include white with steel springs green tufted mattress five inches thick with two shields priced at 10 dollars. other versions 9 dollars with one shield eight seventy five for khaki with steel springs and one shield. green hammock with steel springs and stands three seventy five to four seventy five. Awnings and standards priced six to seven fifty and three fifty to five dollars respectively.
Windsor chairs in weathered oak or forest green offered for verandas and rooms. Built in a substantial manner, both finishes are attractive and durable. Special price $2.75 at the Furniture Store on the fourth floor.
Advertises Japanese embroidered scarfs with Cluny edge in sizes 18 by 50 and 28 by 46 and matching shams, prices ranging from 3.00 to 6.50. Arabian Lace Centers offered at 4.50 to 9.75. Also promotes Eyers, a clever wrought steel device to core eyes from fruit and cut cores from apples and pears, with a sharp scoop on a handle.
Describes sloping shoulders straight skirts with foot slashes and chic sashes turning tailor dresses into vestees. Highlights wide lace, deep frills, oriental scarves, varied fabrics, soft tailored neckwear, hat trimmings with flowers, and bold colorings. Notes underwear ensembles, three piece sets, elaborated skirts, and ankle length street wear with the Dorothy bandeau of gold cloth and colorful embroidery.
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