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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

11

President Wilson Addresses Press Club on Peace and Power

President Wilson told Washington reporters at the National Press Club that America seeks peace yet must act for the world. He warned that handling foreign affairs may require tough measures, including knocking down those who challenge U S leadership, to preserve conscience and stability.

Washington Wilson Re House National Press Club America United States United Ce Road Fes Ralph Connor Canada Sky

Disillusion and patriotism in a presidential address

The speaker urges Americans to think in terms of America rather than partisan politics. He laments misperceptions about his decisions, calls for awake leaders, and emphasizes disinterested service. He recalls escaping political burdens by visiting historic places along the Potomac and James rivers for perspective.

Vacuo Alice Red Queen United States State Department Trevor America Potomac

Sheep and Dogs Need Control for Rural Prosperity

A government bulletin urges expanding sheep farming to use idle land and boost wool and mutton prices. It cites dog attacks as the main hurdle, proposing licensing, strict confinement laws, and liberal compensation to farmers for losses to deter predatory dogs and preserve livestock. It notes lawmakers are often dog owners, complicating reform.

Dangerous Dust Cough Syrup Ad Urges Protection

An old advertisement warns of dust in streets and workshops harming the throat and lungs. It promotes Leon ardi's Creosoted Cough Syrup as a remedy to loosen dust, ease coughs, and treat colds, grippe, bronchitis, whooping cough, and croup. Available at Hindle's Drug Stores for 25 cents.

Leonardi Hindle Main Street

Newtown News Letter highlights local workers and events

May coverage notes Bridgeport tied newcomers Quinlivan and Halpin as Bridgeport police, funeral attendances for John Lennon, church services for Mary F. Ryan, and social visits among residents. Local incidents include a horse collision with a car on the state road, no arrests, and community plans such as a May Women’s Missionary Society meeting. Residents' travels, employments, and summer plans are listed with brief notes on who visited whom and where.

Newtown Bridgeport John R. Quinlivan John P. Halpin Sandy Hook St. Peter's Church Mary F. Ryan Frank Buckley Victoria Beaudry Helen Buckley Convent of Mercy Henry Rupf Charles Finley F. C. Plumb A. S. Meeker State Road Women's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church G. A. Carlson West Street John Hassett

Vices in the churches sparked by advocates claim

Newtown resisted change though for years. P. J. Lynch of Bridgeport ran in and the town today faces debate over church practices and accommodations amid ongoing advocacy for reform.

Newtown P. J. Lynch Bridgeport

Greek Catholic Union to Elect Officers Tomorrow

At the convention here officers of the Greek Catholic union are expected to be elected tomorrow. The session today featured reports and remarks by Supreme Legal Adviser Joseph Meyers, with President Michael Rushin having spoken yesterday. Chairman Nikola s Bachuta opened the meeting.

Greek Catholic Union Joseph Meyers Michael Rushin Nicholas Bachuta

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