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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
9
A fragment lists Beeron Office at 225 Fifth Avenue Wibranewick Building Room 406 with representative A. Mewet noted. The text is incomplete but indicates an office location and a named representative.
A damaged lead outlines a plan by a powerful beef trust to raise capital and gain control of leather production and shoe factories. It suggests using stock proceeds to finance monopolistic expansion and to dominate tanneries and related industries, facing political pushback over tariff harmonization and antitrust concerns.
The article argues for improved farming methods to boost wheat production and reduce imports, noting demand from increasing population and rising crop prices. It highlights leaders like Muir and James J. Mill, calls for efficient water power use, and warns against shifting trade balances if America fails to expand production.
The text discusses Roosevelt and son on an African hunting trip, noting apparent scientific aims and many reported kills. It mentions porters, gender roles among locals, and questions about the trip’s nature and publicity. It also references U S politics and a Southern strike affecting race labor views.
American leader Colonel Gore Roosevelt returns from Heatley ranch to a Nairobi welcome noted for its elaborate decorations and strong town parade. The event aims to give him a warm, festive homecoming after a quiet week of writing and travel, with town officials planning a lively reception.
In New York, J. P. Morgan Jr was elected to replace the late H. H. Rogers on United States Steel Corporation's Directorate and Finance Committee. The move strengthens Morgan interests in the company with Morgan himself, George W. Perkins, and Charles Steele each holding directorate seats.
New York May 6 Additional details emerge on the United Dry Goods Companies a 51 009 080 concern chartered in Delaware last weekend J Pierpont Morgan Co financing the merge John Claflin serves as president of the firm which will control major stores in New York Baltimore Buffalo Minneapolis Newark Louisville and other commercial centers Names of other officers were not released
East St. Louis May 28. Thomas Stanton resigns as Police Magistrate after doctor ordered reevaluation to regain health. He now works as a street sweeper earning 1.50 per day, says he prefers steady meals and rest over high pay and medicine. Stanton previously umpired in local leagues.
Stratford residents discuss temperance actions and village improvements while reporting deaths and social events. The column notes firings, fires, farms, and upcoming church and social activities, including gardens, strawberries, and a W.O.W. camp plan.
A series of applications and endorsements from Bridgeport residents seeks licenses to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at several sites on Main Street and Railroad Avenue. Notable applicants include R Weber, George Paraserich, and others, with attestations of electors and taxpayers and statements that no other licenses are endorsed.
A terse ad line stresses pushing every possible effort to advertise well and as much as feasible. The phrasing suggests a focus on maximizing reach and impact through persistent promotion.
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