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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
7
The discourse centers on tax plans targeting bachelors and childless husbands as a means to raise revenue. Proposals include a double taxation scheme affecting national and state taxes, with emphasis on tightening rules for the unmarried and contriving to reduce loopholes among the wealthy. Discussions touch on potential implications for imperial costs and colonial defense.
A historical critique questions a court ruling that valued a white plaintiff’s humiliation higher than a colored man’s in a damages case. It argues the decision creates a new principle that racial feelings determine damages, noting the lack of objective standards and the inconsistent support from white sentiment in different regions.
Thomas A Edison announced a concrete house plan priced at 1200 dollars, including heating and plumbing. The scheme uses reinforced concrete, molds, and rapid casting to produce six-room, one-family homes on 40 by 60 foot lots, with housing costs targeted for workers.
A sparsely attended town meeting in Fairfield discussed allocating more money for macadam roads. Judge Perry urged adjournment due to low voter turnout, while supporters argued for a 12 to 14 mill tax to cover past and current road expenses amid rising town debt.
In a town meeting 88 voted for the proposition while 1 opposed. Of about 1000 eligible, 38 cast ballots on poor relief showing funds unused in treasury: 300 for insane poor and 600 for non insane poor. Mr. Fox urged no appropriation for the poor. Dirt road funds laid on table and meeting adjourned. Also a local ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy promoting kidney health.
Stratford urged homeowners to spray trees attacked by elm leaf beetle this season. Deacon P. P. Haven and Mr. Curtis will arrange spraying through Selectman Stacey, using the Village Improvement Society apparatus. Community notices detail local events from races at Pine Rock Park to dances, church suppers, social gatherings, and changes in town clubs.
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