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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1911

Page

4

Jarvis Plans to Raise Alfalfa in New England Soils

Colonel Charles M. Jarvis of Berlin promotes alfalfa cultivation in New England, citing long-lived stands, high yields of four to five tons per acre, and strong feeding value. He shares field experiences, seeding methods with barley, fall and spring planting, lime and bacteria inoculation, winterkill risks, and the economic case versus corn and clover.

Charles M. Jarvis Berlin New England Jarvis W. J. Spillman United States Department of Agriculture Union South Carolina New York Minnesota Wisconsin Texas California Acre Connecticut Wisconsin Experiment Station Colorado New Jersey Voorhees Coburn Orange Judd Company Phelps Montgomery New Haven Mt. Carmel Minnesota Experiment Station

Woman's suffrage bill passes senate for municipal voting

The report argues for women's franchise in municipal and town elections citing Colorado Idaho Wyoming Utah Wisconsin Washington as models. It presents governor statements and letters praising equal suffrage, cites Denver 1908 turnout by gender, and notes voter impact in Milwaukee Colorado Springs Seattle and other cities, urging passage for the commonwealth.

Colorado Wyoming Wisconsin Utah Idaho Washington John F. Shafroth Committee On U. S. Senate John H. Brady Jos. M. Carey Carey Denver Milwaukee Colorado Springs Colo Tarrytown Seattle Hiram C. Gill Commonwealth

Death Threats Testified At Shields Trial

Witnesses testified they heard death threats before the Moosilauke Hotel killing. Harry Smith recalled dancing and singing in Shields room followed by a cry to kill, then gunfire. Christina Clifford, 15, said she woke to noises and heard a person say Open that door I will kill you.

United Press Plymouth J. Walter Shields Christieenny Christina Clifford

Excommunicated Priest Attacks Catholic Church in Waterbury

In Garden Hall last night excommunicated Italian Bishop Paolo Miraglio denounced the Roman Catholic Church while Rev. Julius Giovanni and about a dozen followers heckled him. The disturbance drew police to restore order as the Savonarola Society faced a printed attack from Giovanni and challenged a debate that may not be allowed.

United Press Waterbury Garden Hall Paolo Miraglio Julius Giovanni Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Father Giovanni Giovanni Savonarola Society

Six Yacht Clubs Discuss Regatta Plans In Seaview

Six local yacht clubs met at the Miamogue club in Sea View avenue to discuss the power boat regatta set for June 17 and the second annual Henry A Bishop cup race. The course runs from opposite the Steeple Chase houses to Black Rock buoy around Point No Point, Stratford, back to the start, with six events and prizes offered by Capt Paul Boyton. Separately Reno women seeking divorces are arriving by train, the last Pullman train coming from New York State.

Miamogue Club Seaview Avenue Black Rock Point No Point Stratford Paul Boyton New York State

Taft Made Honorary Member of Greenwich Country Club

Washington May 24 Greenwich Country Club of Greenwich Conn notified President Taft of his election as an honorary member. The UPI report notes Taft’s acceptance and the club’s formal invitation marking the honorary membership in a ceremony-like communique.

Taft Greenwich Country Club United Press Washington Greenwich, Conn

Too studious student turns to burglary

In Hanover New Hampshire May, Oliver A., a month student under bond for trial on several burglaries, is blamed by physicians for his demented state attributed to over study. Local officials expect a troubled youth to face charges as medical experts describe mental strain. Bridgeport club to hold stag progressive pinochle May 25 offering valuable prizes. season closing event invites members to bring guests.

United Press Hanover N.hs Harry Oliver Olivera Bridgeport

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