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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

16

Crop prospect report from des Moines and Chicago agencies

Agents along the Des Moines division and Chicago agency report winter wheat and oats prospects are per cent stronger than last year with varied conditions across regions. Michigan and Illinois stations note favorable yields though data is incomplete due to reporting gaps.

Des Moines Civagon Rock Island Chicago Seconaitio Spien Michigan Chicago & Northwest Aenee

Wheat prospects After Nebraska trip Boosts Burlington outlook

Burlington's assistant general freight agent says the winter wheat crop prospects are exceptionally strong with no poor areas in the state after touring Nebraska. The report signals robust grain movement and steady demand for rail transport this season.

Nebraska Burlington

Baltic in Collision With Clarrie Steamer

The White Star liner Baltic bound for New York collided with the Holyhead steamer Clarrie. Baltic suffered no damage and continued its voyage. The Clarrie sustained damage and is towed to a nearby port for inspection.

Liverpool New York Clarrie Holyhead

Local permits issued for fourteen private garages

Building commissioners granted fourteen permits at the Tuesday night meeting totaling 21 880 dollars. Projects include private garages for Rose Sprague and Patrick McGee, a two family dwelling on Wentworth Street, and an assortment of additions and tool houses along Benham and Stratford avenues, with locations across Cedar Grove Grove and Reservoir areas.

Augustus Kaesman South Side Cedar Street Rose M. Sprague West Side Grove Street Patrick McGee LR. Blackman Geo. Raymond Wentworth Street Geo. Churchill Reservoir Avenue W. T. Haviland Brooklawn Avenue F. N. Della Valley Benham Avenue Theresa Neal Park Avenue Rego Alex Street Stephen Csontas Hansen Avenues James Grasso Grand Street Chas. D. Davis Stratford Avenue Mear East Main Street

Seven Army Officers and Civilians Plead Guilty to Bribery

In London on May 22 seven of nine British army officers and all eight civilians pleaded guilty to receiving and giving illicit commissions to influence army canteen contract allotments. Most officers, from the quartermaster’s department, rose from the ranks. civilians were with Lipton Limited. The bribery spanned years and sentence was deferred until May 25.

London Col. Whitaker Quartermaster’s Department Army Lipton, Limited

Shelton School Notes Highlight Memorial Day Preparations

Shelton notes detail seven Barnum teachers visiting, final geography tests, and a high pass rate. Students sing for the park, mail a postcard drive for the ill Mr Went, and plan the May 29 athletic outing to Comyo Beach. Memorial Day parade drills, drum corps khaki orders, and open attendance are announced.

the Athletic Association Comyo Beach Shelton Cortright Sheridan Island Brook Columbus Grand Oak Huntington Road

Advertising Promise? Truth Then Free Lingerie Offer

A scrambled ad claims customers were misled but promises a free selection of lingerie and waistwear tomorrow. The message asserts truthfulness and urges trust in a bold sales pitch.

Feast of St Rita Observed at Holy Rosary Church

Holy Rosary Church held St Rita of Cascia feast with masses at 6 and 8, benediction at 7 80 tonight, relic exposed all day and on Tuesdays and Sundays. Rose blessing at 8 30, hundreds brought roses for blessing and return to communicants. May 22 marks the saint’s feast day observed by Italian natives. Parmer Want-Ads. One Cent.a-Word

Hayden Cascia Holy Rosary Church St. Rita Italy St. Rosa Rocca Porrena St. Mary Ferdinando

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