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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
13
The piece praises Hon. Isaac Ullman as New Haven's finest boss and attacks Frank Healy as pure politics. It argues grafting Healy onto the U stock would yield an unpredictable hybrid, urging a Democratic governor to allow the new political fruit to mature in privacy. Voters might find it bitter if they eat of it.
Editorial argues youths should be kept from hardened offenders in separate facilities. Youths are impressionable and can be redirected with proper guidance. Society and families influence outcomes, as many criminals trace back to lack of early direction and support.
The article notes water bound macadam is pricier than Warrenite and that both exceed a proper bituminous top for old macadam. It claims water bound costs are inflated in lam and cites New Haven paying 72 cents per top inch, while local sympathy suggests excessive road costs.
A Bullard Machine Tool Company experiment adopts a minimum wage with added pay based on productivity, echoing Ford's method. Observers say Ford yields more output per dollar, and Bullard aims to boost labor yield, wages, and overall community benefit through skilled management and productive fertilization of labor.
Bridgeport and Hartford vice commissions oppose Iowa style laws and urge Connecticut Section 4318 as simple direct action. The statute targets room or tenement owners who neglect ejecting vice activities, with penalties up to 500 dollars and six months in jail after notice from any community officer. The piece notes reluctance to use the remedy and cites past quieting of noisy vice drives once invoked.
The article surveys the life and impact of Prince Klemens Wenzeslaus Metternich, calling him a principal foe of liberty in 19th century Europe. It traces his rise in Austria, role in suppressing liberalism, and influence on Prussia, Russia, and Italy, ending with his death in 1859 and his legacy as a symbol of reactionary rule.
Thirteen hearings are listed for the common council meeting tonight led by the proposed diagonal thoroughfare from State street to Water street. Also on the docket are plans to widen Water street and Housatonic avenue, widen John street, extend John street to connect with the diagonal and to Park avenue, extend Lafayette street, extend Hickory street to East Main street, establish a grade on Norman street, construct a sewer through Rail road and Bostwick avenues, build sanitary sewers on East Eaton and Pequonnock streets, and spray Park avenue with oil or water between Wade and Herkimer streets.
The Foreign Legion draws men from many lands including Americans and others who sacrifice wealth and comfort for war. Notable losses include Fred Stone, Kenneth Weeks, and various South American writers and poets among the casualties at Givenchy. The diverse ranks feature Germans, Italians, Austrians, Greeks, and Belgians, alongside numerous others who volunteered for France.
Dr Edwin Anderson Alderman president of the University of Virginia is celebrated as turning fifty five today in Wilmington North Carolina The feature notes Charlottsville Va institution ranks among smaller American universities yet has gained prestige under Proxy Alderman and evokes Thomas Jefferson who named him founder of the university on his tombstone and the pride he felt in the institution he founded
The article notes Rush Medical College in Chicago founded in 1837 by Dr. Daniel Brainard, tracing medical education in the United States from early eastern schools to the west. It highlights Dr. Benjamin Rush, born 1745 near Philadelphia, as a key figure, and mentions the emergence of medical colleges in Cincinnati, South Carolina, Georgia, and finally St. Louis in 1942 as the first west of the Mississippi.
The Bridgeport club will host its annual ball Thursday at the State street Casino. The entertainment committee finalized plans and anticipates more than 500 attendees, with performers from other cities and decorated surroundings.
YWCA educational courses closed for the year with a Jubilee pageant planned for May 16 at Park Theatre. Over 500 girls will perform, celebrating a landmark Bridgeport history in association life. Top honors go to Sophie Ballis English, Stella Durfee trained attendant, Margaret Sowers millinery, Helen Townroce elocution and dramatic art, Alva Ringstrom dressmaking, and Bilis interior decoration. each receives a year’s free tuition in their class.
Oxford Conn May 15 George P Sanford former assembly member from Oxford in 1895 died at his Oxford Center home aged 83. A Republican he served on the committee on new towns and probate districts and was town assessor for years. Survived by son J P Sanford town clerk and justice of the peace.
Fifty four years ago today May 25 1862 the Union Grounds in Brooklyn opened as the first enclosed baseball park. Early gates charged ten cents with peak prices at a dollar for big matches, while the Philadelphia Athletics paid salaries starting in 1864 making Al Reach one of baseballs first professional players.
Pickpockets worked the local railroad station last night. John Hanson of Centerville avenue reported his robbery while boarding a train. Bridgeport station has been a hotspot for theft since officers were reassigned there. Losses total nearly $1,000 in Bridgeport and New Haven over two months.
Several hundred Red Men gathered last evening in Broad street wigwam to honor 72 departed Konckapota wauh and Wowompon members. Speakers B B. Phimney and ET. Buckingham recalled bonds within the order while Rev. G. O. Tamblyn cited biblical history on the departed’s influence. A ceremonial time marked the tribute.
A 1913 piece discusses widows as effective romance catalysts. It argues the widow earns respect, uses tact, hosts careful luncheons, and lets a pursuing man fall for her through subtle courtship, wit, and limited flattery, while advising avoidance of gossip.
Miss Laura Jean Libbey replies to readers letters. Correct address required for attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Personal letters cannot be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey No 916 President St Brooklyn NY.
L G D writes of a smarried 21 year old wife who loves her husband yet feels hard-hearted and hard to please. She admits jealousy and bossy spells and asks for guidance to improve their relationship. The note suggests calling each other pet names, playful coddling, and overcoming trifles by laughing them off for a happier future.
A reader asks for guidance on an old courtship. L G describes keeping company with a young man, four years of correspondence, and both proclaiming mutual love, seeking counsel on how to proceed and whether commitment is wise.
A 19 year old girl writes of ending a prior engagement and meeting a new suitor, seeking advice to reconcile with the former lover. The suggestion proposes a short tender card inviting him to call, noting happiness is possible if circumstances favor their return.
M. K. C. writes of a steady companion who once cared for him but now ignores him. He claims to be kind and well treated, yet wonders why she will not notice him. He urges an answer, noting that withholding encouragement may make visits seem casual or for pastime.
Albert Hyatt manager of the War field cabaret was placed on probation in New Haven city court Setur Gay after being found guilty of neglecting to support his wife. He must contribute to her support by November 1 or face dismissal of his case.
President Wilson opens the Philadelphia Civic Exposition at the Philadelphia Commercial Museums showcasing city progress in education religion welfare and a federal exhibit from the war and navy departments. The four week event contrasts current city life with plans for a greater tomorrow while battleships New Hampshire and spot left Bamptom Rosas on orders.
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