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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
17
A 1913 analysis asserts U S naval superiority over Japan with 82 battleships and 13 armored cruisers versus Japan's fleet. It argues war unlikely, predicting a short naval conflict if it occurred, and notes modern armament favors defense and mobility over land invasions.
A House amends a charter to curb dangerous merger powers of a power company amid a dispute with a rival firm and the Public Utilities Commission. The move, driven by Representative Lockwood, aims to set a precedent for all public service charters and limit stock and bond handling by regulators. Secretary Higginson attacks frivolity in his annual report as consolidation efforts loom.
Dr Patton confirms his son Paul Patton’s embrace of Catholicism and denies resigning over the matter. He asserts his son, age thirty two, is capable of judging his own beliefs without outside interference.
Middletown on May 2 saw notable retirements at the annual meeting of the Middletown Business Men Association. The departures triggered concern over leadership continuity as directors faced a transition during the postwar era.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Blackman widow of Charles J. Blackman occurred today. Frances of Trinity attended the Litchfield Archdeaconry meeting in Bantam, Conn., urging division of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut. Bishop Brewster opposes the plan in a pastoral letter to laity. Next Sunday Rev T J Lee will preach for veterans. Sayings Bank meeting set for May 28 1913 at 2 pm. Thomas F. Riley of Bridgeport police overseeing painting near the station. Mrs J S Neagle of Waterbury enjoying a 3 week vacation with her sisters. Pootatuck Grange to be officially visited at May 27 meeting by A W Northrop. Dr G C Knapp of Bridgeport toured local dairies with Geo T Fowler.
The article marks anniversaries for Dr. Edgar Fahs Smith at 57 and Brigadier General Erasmus Weaver at 59, noting Smith's involvement with the Phipps Institute for tuberculosis and Weaver’s role on the Guantanamo planning board. It also highlights Baron Shaw of Dunfermline, Girolamo Savonarola’s execution 415 years ago, and Casper Knobel’s claim about Jefferson Davis’s capture.
Eight year old James Knapp died yesterday after a stone struck his head during a school recess fight at Greenfield Hill. The injury caused a skull fracture and unconsciousness, from which he did not recover. Authorities have not identified the stone thrower. Also, Mrs. Rufus T. Rockwell suffered two broken ribs falling from seats at Bridgeport’s circus, and Charles Nichols was taken to Bridgeport hospital for dropsy.
A family doctor notes women seek help for female troubles, but treatments for kidneys and bladder aid recovery. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as the best and safest medicine for such times. Dr. FP Brill of Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street endorses them in this farmer’s advertisement.
A historical overview charts the rise of the Imperator and sister ships as German and British lines contest North Atlantic dominance. It compares lengths and tonnages of Imperator Vaterland Aquitania Olympic Britannic Mauretania Lusitania and future vessels, noting timelines for launches and the shift in naval power between nations.
New Haven clerks threaten a strike after no concessions from the railroad following a failed meeting with General Manager C. S. Bardo. About 1,300 strikebreakers are said to be ready, with the clerks voting strongly in favor of action to enforce their demands. The dispute centers on honoring an agreement signed earlier, which the road now says it will not honor since Bardo was not general manager at the time.
Rapid work is under way on the Isolation hospital annex with contractors hired by the Board of Health. A cellar has been dug and foundations nearly completed to receive the old tuberculosis pavilion at Lakeview farm. The project plans call for raising and partly turning the building to add another section so that treatment can continue without interruption.
A twenty cent bottle makes a gallon of strong disinfectant for use in the home farm and coop. Suitable for chickens and outbuildings, it promises effective sanitation with simple dilution.
A notice lists Atlantic Pharmacy at 990 Main St with three doors located south of Wall Street.
The D. M. Read Co promotes household freezers for summer use. White Mountain Triplicate Motion models range from 1 pint to 6 quarts with prices from 1.25 to 3.50. The Alaska freezer offers quick aerated dasher prices 1.45 to 2.96. All Metal Freezers come in two sizes priced at 1.00 and 1.265. Basement Furnishing Store.
Dome Shades close out with nine for gas and five for electricity offering large savings on value items. Aluminum sauce pans in a four piece nest set with detachable handles sold in the basement at five dollars. Prices vary for gas and electricity bargains, with several values discounted for quick purchase.
A new washable white satin fabric arrives in the Silk Section. Described as high quality suitable for tailored shirt waists gowns or a neglige blouse with double rows of crystal buttons. Fully washable and priced at 1.50 dollars per yard for 36 inches wide. 2 1/2 yards recommended.
Gauze ribbed women suits with low neck and sleeveless style, loose at knee and crocheted scalloped hem. Two grades 50 cents to 1 dollar, extras 59 cents to 1.25. Children high neck or short sleeve suits knee length 50 or 75 cents. Nazareth Waist Union Suits priced in shoptown. Underwear section main floor.
Two new Gloria corsets in batiste summer weight feature elastic front sections and are priced at $1.00. This compact listing notes a fashion item with a single price and product detail for shoppers.
An announcement states a May sale of porch furniture will open at Moray on the twenty sixth day. The notice marks the opening date and location for potential buyers seeking outdoor furniture bargains.
Joe Barb of 273 Gregory Street faced a continued case after a row with Peter McGuinness on Water Street left McGuinness severely injured. He was hospitalized with a severed artery in the right wrist and significant facial injuries, while the New York Produce Company window was shattered. The origin of the dispute remains unclear.
An advertisement for Radford B Smiths offering a wide range of stockings for men women and children in all sizes with a special sale between 9 and 10 AM. The text also references locations and a Shaker Place area, mentioning furniture and shop services.
Rubber Clothing advertises a large stock of rubber goods with affordable prices. Men’s rubber coats range from 3.00 to 6.50, boys’ coats 2.50 to 4.00, auto coat shirts 5.00 to 7.50, and English slip ons 5.00 to 14.00. Also available are rubber blankets 1.50 to 1.75, rubber aprons 0.50 to 2.00, and rubber gloves 0.50 to 2.50.
A local advertisement promotes a range of oiled clothing items including coats slickers pants jackets aprons hats and horse covers and truck covers highlighting their oil resistant and durable properties for workers and equipment care.
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