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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
7
The winged flying boat named Seagull demonstrated in tests under Navy Department requirements. Aviator Frank Coffyn piloted the craft and conducted trials for the government, skimming water and remaining afloat at anchor for extended periods.
New England soils lack lime, limiting crop yields and profits. Studies show 75 percent of land needs lime. ground lime delivery at about 3 a ton could double farm value, boost alfalfa and dairy output, and bring farms closer to major markets. West Stockbridge deposit to supply 40,000 tons yearly, with broader needs across 70,000 plus farms in the region.
A giant deep sea turtle in the Star Lunch window at State and Broad drew a large crowd today. The vendor plans to dispatch the creature to be used for soup. The note on the page discusses purchasing power of one dollar and a Saturday sale by Caesar Misch, Inc., claiming regional price advantages and offering ready to wear goods with Cheerful Credit allowing weekly payments.
Washington reports say valuable plans of the Pennsylvania dreadnought were stolen from Navy Department offices. The papers detailed electrical controls for fire and gun systems, including fourteen inch and five inch guns, with potential to cripple or aid a foreign power. Authorities renewed efforts to recover the papers and identify the culprits and motive.
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