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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
7
The article extols public playgrounds as producing happiness and dividends for communities. It highlights a well equipped park at the end of Yellow Mill bridge where hundreds of children play each pleasant afternoon, praising swings teeters and other play devices.
Lloyd George argues for salaries for members of parliament a reform long urged by labor and reform groups. The plan would prevent poor men from being excluded by lack of income and open Commons to all social ranks. John Burns is cited as an example of labor leaders already paid to sustain valuable service.
Taft's arbitration plan signals nearing peace as workers and ordinary laborers resist killing. Across France and Germany alike, masses question fighting brothers, and labor groups increasingly promote peace over royal or commercial aims, suggesting war may end due to lack of willing privates.
A reprint of an opinion arguing the income tax amendment shifts burden from the many to wealthier earners. It notes partisan division in committees, the federal role in taxation, and Connecticut’s annual $15 million contribution through indirect taxes. The piece laments inequities between low income families and large corporations.
The debate centers on whether income tax should fall on individuals or whether property should share the cost. Opponents of the income tax amendment argue each Connecticut family would pay about $75 annually, resisting a reduced burden on individuals.
A discussion on funding a new New Haven county court house argues that long term bonds merely shift costs to future generations. Using a $1 million project at 4 percent, 25 year serial bonds cost $1.52 million to the living, while 50 year bonds total $2.02 million, and 10 year bonds $1.22 million. The piece contends no economic justification exists for terms longer than 25 years and urges taxpayers to bear the costs now.
Four employees of the Southern New England Telephone Company allegedly donated blood to Henry H. Sykes, late general manager of the company, in a bid to save his life. Doctors Bartlett Meara Tileston oversaw serum creation and transfusions were conducted by volunteers. Sykes initially rallied but then weakened and died early yesterday morning.
Cambridge May 20 Elgin Austin Bemis to wed Mrs Morse Brewer in Appleton Chapel Harvard College marks first undergraduate marriage on campus. Brewer a prominent Cambridge society figure from Greater Boston.
Washington May 2 Senate committee on the District of Columbia reported favorably a bill to penalize citizens who fail to remove snow or sleet from sidewalks. Senator Dillingham argued against leaving ice on sidewalks calling it indefensible. Chairman Gallinger and Senators Works Paynter and Smith of Maryland supported the bill. Portland Ore Governor Wilson faulted New Jersey for paying legislators only $3 a day.
A proposed measure by Rep William Bent would license clubs to sell liquor for 100 dollars, with county commissioners judging suitability to curb clubs formed to sell liquor. The bill outlines application forms, bonds, notices, and penalties, aiming to regulate club liquor sales across counties.
Mrs Ida Parmly hosted a straw hat prize contest after Mosaic club luncheon. Prizes of a decorated urn smelling salts bottle and a handkerchief case went to Mrs Frederic Hindsley Mrs F L Smith and Mrs George A Jamieson. Guests toured her seventeen room home with Spanish style well surrounded second floor and art glass ceiling while receiving photos of the new house.
The first line of the report notes the WCTU gathering yesterday afternoon featured an informal talk by Miss Marion Penfield titled The World in Mis. The piece highlights the topic and speaker without additional details or outcomes.
The B M Read Company presents cotton voiles with white grounds and narrow satin stripes in light shades at 29 cents, plain solid colors including shell pink lilac rose lotus pearl gray green and light blue at 25 cents, and marquisettes in figured designs plus metallic dots and coin spots in summer shades. Wash Goods Section lower floor.
A catalog-style notice advertises silver bleach Belgian napkins 22 inch at 2.50, five patterns. Silver-bleach hemstitched lunch cloth 58 by 76 inches for 1.90. Hemstitched tray cloths 18 by 27 inches 0.25. Tray cloths 18 by 27 inches 0.29. Glass towels 17 by 34 inches 0.10.
An advertisement for basement furnishing store items outlines varnishes and enamels in various wood tones and finishes. Varnolac comes in all wood colors, with prices from 15 cents. screen enamel 15 and 25 cents. iron enamel with brush 20 cents. linoleum varnish 25 and 45 cents. bathtub enamel 30 and 50 cents. furniture varnish 10 to 40 cents. Sapolin gold enamel 25 and 40 cents. porch furniture enamel red or green 40 cents to 1.00.
The listing describes a five and ten cent tinware range including wooden chopping bowls and garden trowels. Local shop promotes a value driven sale highlighting affordable kitchen and garden items.
Application by Frank J Higgins to transfer license No 319 to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 409 Water Street Bridgeport to 35 South Avenue Bridgeport. Endorsers declare they are real estate taxpayers of Bridgeport. Town Clerk William Thomas certifies endorsees. Date May 12 1911.
A brief, period style ad proclaims that no merchant failed when he advertised as well and as much as possible, stressing full effort and visibility as the path to success.
A grand mission exhibit in Boston over three weeks attracted about ten thousand volunteers and a chorus of five hundred. The event, organized by local Christians with Dr Garner from London handling arrangements, cost around 150000 and drew 18000 admissions in a single day at twenty five cents each. Native participants and returning missionaries showcased global efforts, while Fairfield County convention is planned for Shelton May 23 at the Methodist church with 8:35 trolley from Bridgeport Union and a basket lunch ending with tea and coffee served by Shelton ladies.
A New York magistrate ruled that a crab is an animal and fined Charles Stein, a fish dealer, for cruelty to animals in displaying crabs on ice. The decision follows a debate on animal status and enlightenment promised to readers.
Dr Godfrey answers Major Boudren in Farmers letters to the Bridgeport editor. He questions the Major's claims about Dr McCormack being hired for a public address and suggests McCormack would respond if invited. He notes McCormack is not hired for the address and urges the Major to attend.
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