Farm Legislation Talks Spin In Washington May 22 1917
Washington May 22 action centered on agriculture committee's survey bill and a production survey measure with a food administration provision. Prohibition handling split between agriculture and finance committees. War tax bill near end in the house, amusement tax proposal includes a ten dollar annual tax on theatre boxes, Ways and Means committee to finalize second class mail rate plan.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Committee
House
Agriculture
Gore
Simmons
Nance Committee
House Committee On Ways and Means
Mayor urges immediate steps to widen streets and roads
In a special message to the common council Mayor Wilson urges widening and extension of present thoroughfares to relieve traffic. He favors narrowing Water street sidewalks on both sides and paving the street, extending John street through to Parx avenue, and widening Broad and Golden Hill streets with a concrete arch. City Engineer recommends John street widening on a 65 foot basis. Aldermen plan hearings on Water street sidewalk narrows from Golden Hill to State. Council re-elects Dennis Kelly as sealer of weights and measures. amends police clerk rank to lieutenant with pay increase. fire alarm office promoted to captain with raised salary.
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Common Council
Wilson
Thoroutifares
John
Parx Avenue
John Street
Water Street
Carniac
Golden Street
Broad Street
Golden Hill
Tiberty Street
Main Street
Jomas Street
Water
Terry
Font Street
MacFay
State Streets
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Dennis Kelly
England Needs a Satisfied Ireland
London May 22 The Manchester Guardian calls Ireland’s convention the biggest undertaking in generations and favors parties standing aloof. It notes fires remain and compromise is not universal but sees solid hope and credit from US and dominions to support the process. It emphasizes importance for a steady support base.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Ireland
Armen
Guardian
John Lonsdale
Edward Cerson
United States
Main St
Long Bill
Protection for Consumer First Plan of Board
Washington reports that the new food control administration will prioritize consumer protection. If shortages arise, the government may seize and distribute supplies rather than fix maximum prices. Surplus conditions will reduce the need for commandeering, while allied demand for grain abroad remains high.
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Washington
Food Control Administration
America
Canada
Rain Proof Sun Proof Storm Proof Outdoor Furniture
The ideal summer furniture for outdoor use is Old Hickory. No timber grows so well suited to outdoor furniture as hickory. The older it gets the stronger it becomes and no weather can harm it.
A Hope Chest for Every Girl
A Hope Chest for Every Girl is one she will prize most highly. These chests besides their sentimental value are highly practical, for they are moth and mouse proof. They will save storage bills for furs and winter clothing.
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Finance Committee
Hadley’s
England
C. H. Fiething
D. R
Wilson Street
Black Rock
Denver Avenue
Buckingham Street
Fairview Avenue
D. R. Whitney
Aeperers. Ave
Bere’s Fraiployment Agency
State St. Barmum
Advertier
Farmcn
Protection For Consumer First Plan OF Board
H.p. Marine
Stratford
G. W. Coggswell
Meigs Building
Bridgeport Hospital
Alumni Association
Mill Hill Ave
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Morgan Flynn
Bridgeport
A. D
Paul L. Miller
Rose S. Asmolek
Rosy S. Asmolek
Court of Probate For
Mary" Mackweris
Baldwin
City
Shannon & Wilder
Attorneys
William G. Meyer
Hickory Suite
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