The Farmer Publishes A Letter On Strikes And Industry
A reader signed Fair Play writes to The Farmer arguing unions and press obstruct Star Shirt Factory in Bridgeport. The letter laments aging female workers facing hardship if the plant moves, cites progress from unions and pension plans, and questions whether unions or owner choice drive relocation. The Farmer notes the piece presents another side of the labor debate and urges caution about assuming unions are the sole cause of industry shifts.
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Star Shirt
Bridgeport
Ie World
Fair
Ford
Bullard
Oes
Eet
Linotype
Red Cross
Noh
Ceatp
United States
Star Shirt strike shown as hostile press harms Bridgeport firm
Bridgeport letter argues Star Shirt Co. faced a hostile press and unions during last summer’s labor troubles. It claims conditions at the plant were peaceful, most grievances granted, and that a key agitator and a Russian Jewish organizer pushed for a strike. The writer says 600 women suffered loss of wages and jobs as the company moved to another city, urging fair treatment and warning against union excess.
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Evening Farmer
The
Farmer
Star Shirt Co
Shirt Co
Bridgeport
Patterson
Star
David Burlock
George Perkins
Rochford and Conrid wed at St Charles Church
Miss Margaret Rochford of Berkshire Avenue and Mr William Conrid formerly of Portland now at U M C Co were married yesterday morning at St Charles church with a nuptial mass at 10 oclock Rev John Rochford Fordham N Y brother of the bride officiated assisted by Rev Patrick J McGivney rector of St Charles The bride wore a gown of white pussy willow taffeta with rhinestone trimmings and a veil as she carried a bouquet of white flowers.
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Margaret Rochford
Berkshire Avenue
William Conrid
Portland
St. Charles’ Church
John Rochford
Fordham
N. Y
Patrick J. McGivney
St. Charles
Read House founder welcomes Bridgeport newcomers
The passage presents a speech by David M. Read, founder of the Read House, inviting Bridgeport’s new citizens to settle in a location described as near the seashore and green hills. It urges building dwellings and living in fair play, highlighting favorable natural surroundings.
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Bridgeport
David M. Read
Read House
Large Rugs Axminsters 9x12 In Good Colorings
Read House offers velvety axminster rugs in brown tan olive and forest green for living rooms libraries and dining rooms priced at 18.75 each. The note suggests this value may not recur as rug market conditions change and patrons share profits during the sale on the third floor.
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Read House
Kimonos from Japan on display in Bridgeport shop
The D. M. Read Company displays cotton crepe kimonos from Japan in the receiving room. Cases labeled with chrysanthemums and Bridgeport USA hold kimonos hand embroidered in blue lavender light blue pink and rose with butterfly and posy motifs. Priced at $2.89 on the second floor.
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D. M. Read Company
Bridgeport
U.S. A
Flags and gloves advertised in department store catalog
The notice promotes wool flags in various sizes up to 6 by 10 feet with prices from 1 to 6 dollars, muslin flags by the dozen, silk flags, G A R size flags, ensigns and pennants on the third floor, plus a new white wash glove by Fownes on the main floor with mention of quality and price.
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Fownes Filosette
Fownes
Sunday Candy Treasure Chest Gift Offer
One pound box of assorted chocolates and bonbons offered for 50 cents. Includes chocolate mixture in assorted flavors at 40 cents. Special items include cherry coconut caramel and chocolate covered treats priced at 29 cents.
Distinctive Wash Silks Offerings for Men and Women
Yard wide satin stripe wash silks priced at 79 cents and 89 cents for crepe de chine at 1.29. Describes lustrous colors and elegant finish. Market notes target men and women, praising cool elegance and versatility for any occasion.
Growth and Pride in Bridgeport City
Be for Bridgeport voices pride in the citys spectacular growth and future prospects. The message praises clean streets, impressive buildings, neat homes, and citizens who prioritize the welfare of Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Traffic chaos at airfield as Brown held by police
Phillip Brown aged 29 gave Water Street as his address and caused traffic delays at the airfield. The French and Italian teams and Greece were recalled amid the disruption.
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Phillip Brown
Water Street
Airfield
Wedding Notes for Conrid Rochford Pair
Miss Margaret Conrid sister of the bridegroom and William Rochford brother of the bride attended the wedding. Miss Conrid wore pink satin and carried pink sweet peas. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Philadelphia and Washington D C and will reside at 59 Berkshire avenue upon return.
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Margaret Conrid
William Rochford
Miss Conrid
Conrid
Philadelphia
Washington D. C
Berkshire Avenue
Closing reception of Quilty's classes a varied program
At the Colonial ballroom the annual closing reception and exhibition of D C Quilty's dancing classes features calisthenics Port de Bras and a second act with aesthetic interpretive stage folk and national dances. Dor othy Phelan dances the mechanical French Doll and eight young ladies perform Birth of a Nation with Harry Abercrombie soloist. Murray's orchestra provides music with Miss Florence Umstatters at the piano. The finale presents Hodly City's delsarte interpretation led by Belle Schollhorn soprano. Rhodesia reports April gold output 80,557 fine ounces valued at 339,386 pounds. Flowers for Memorial Day John Recek & Son.
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D. C
Dorothy Phelan
Harry Abercrombie
Murray
Florence Umstatter
Delsarte
Belle Schollhorn
New Haven
Ford Oil Special For 1914 1915 Cars Mat Deal
Ford oil special advertised as a mat for 1914 or 1915 Ford cars priced at 95e. The offer targets car owners seeking a protective mat and indicates a limited time promotion.
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Baker
Great Britain
Clara Davis
Wilson
Mass
Conrid-Rochford
Plant
Japan
U. S
Radford B. SM
Fairfield Ave
Rroad ST. Co-Operative
Poland
Greece
Quilty
Rhodesia
John Recek & Son
Ford Oil
Alling Rubber CO
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