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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
A fragmentary feature profiles Billy Liesaw known as “Billy,” famed for a fearless grin at Indianapolis for the Memorial 600 mile auto race. The piece weaves racing lore with odd quotes and a snippet from the London Tatler on Scots language usage and court terminology.
A collage of curiosities: readers learn about early artificial ears crafted from vulcanized rubber, with molds and fitting details. A note on Mount Athos’ historic canal cut by Xerxes is tied to Herodotus, plus a snapshot of traffic regulation origins and a joke about spouses and fortunes.
A collage of quoted snippets contrasts views on Islamic holy war with satirical anecdotes. It cites the term jihad, mentions the Sudan 1882 incident with Chinese Gordon, and references various light magazine quips about verbosity and language mastery.
Stratford residents approve an $8 800 highway appropriation for North Main Street by 220 to 143 after a spirited town meeting. Supporters cited heavy traffic and promised completion with the new road work, while critics pressed for Broad Street upgrades. The meeting also established a curb line at Main and Church streets. The issue followed tense decorum as speakers clashed and officials warned of order. Other items noted include Bray Drug incorporation, a proposed Weataug Country Club name, Wilson selling a newsroom, and a Bridgeport fire department note.
The Farmer prints the text of the new auto law as it moves toward passage. The bill, already cleared by the House, would add general registration for dealers and manufacturers, revised plate rules, new fees, and enhanced safety requirements including brakes, lights, bells, and mufflers. The act would take effect June 1, 1913, with detailed provisions for liverymen dealers and manufacturers.
Free demonstrations this week on Postum Cereal Co. products. Large variety of meats including legs of mutton and lamb, beef, veal, pork, poultry, and fish. Also fresh vegetables, groceries, bakery items, citrus fruits, pineapples, lobsters, and mackerel.
A Philadelphia Ledger piece explains that success follows a period of intense willpower before habit formation begins. It notes how deliberate acts cement routines, making future effort easier, and contrasts with a Cleveland Family Speech study where parental coaching on word choice yields surprising results in breakfast conversation.
A scattered OCR snippet shows garbled quotes about trouble and gender, misattributed to Detroit Free Press and Buffalo Express. It hints at a misprinted dialogue about confidence and parental concerns, with unclear context and names.
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