Yale Professor Links Economy to Public Health
Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale University argues economic conditions shape public health. He notes rising degenerative diseases like tuberculosis and supports pure food laws housing and education, but warns reforms alone won’t suffice without full employment and living wages. He cautions that modern conditions discourage marriage and fuel polygamy, contributing to disease and social degeneration.
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Irving Fisher
Yale University
Civic Federation of
New Haven
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Latimer Critiques Stock Value Basis for Public Services
Former Senator Frederick P. Latimer of New London criticizes treating a share of stock in a public service firm as a mere face value commodity. He cites Connecticut Railway & Light as an example, arguing the public bears 24 percent profit over actual investment, due to inflated capitalization and rate regulation. The piece warns against using stock value as investment reality and calls for fair pricing tied to genuine costs.
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Frederick P. Latimer
New London
Public Service Corporation
Jem
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company
New Haven Railroad
Connecticut
New Jersey House Debates Pension Reform Commission
Governor Woodrow Wilson backed a commission plan to investigate old age pensions as part of a wave of about 350 bills passed by New Jersey lawmakers. England meanwhile adopts a public support system for the elderly funded by the state purse.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
England
Opposition To Income Tax Made In Interest Of Few Wealthy Persons
Willard C. Fisher, mayor of Middletown, argues for ratification of a federal income tax amendment, rebutting claims Connecticut would bear a heavy burden. He cites historical per capita wealth data, notes the small number of Connecticut earners who would pay, and asserts benefits of broader taxation, urging Democrats to support the measure. Middletown, May 27, 1911.
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California
Oklahoma
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Plan to insure aged workers at cost gains support
The proposal frames the plan as insurance at cost for elderly poor, costing little or nothing beyond current welfare funded by poor rates. It treats the worker as a soldier of industry with a right to care, contrasting it with the poor house’s charity which undermines recipient dignity.
Rheumatism Cured In A Day By Detchon’s Relief
A sensational claim from an old patent medicine ad promises rheumatism and neuralgia relief in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate improvement after the first dose and claims the remedy removes the disease’s cause, priced at 75 cents and $1, sold by Curtis Pharmacy at 1149 Main St. Glesee.
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Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy
Main St. Glesee
Very Coarse Work On Connecticut Utilities Bill Debate
Newspapers opposed to regulation spark alarm over Governor Baldwin’s stance on the minority utilities bill. Rumors claim he would veto the Business Men’s bill, fueled by strong arm lobby and lawyers’ threats. The bill, a toned modification, is praised for constitutional rate making provisions and stock watering limits, though critics say it is not drastic enough. Should it pass, the law would stand within established legal boundaries.
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Baldwin
Phelan
Connecticut
Obituary notices for Griffin Bedient Haggerty families
Thomas E Griffin aged 19 died yesterday at his home on Fairfield avenue after a period of ill health. Survived only by his mother. Charles R son of Charles D and Eula Frazier died at his parents home Maiden Lane yesterday afternoon aged 11 months and 10 days. Interment at Lakeview cemetery. Miss Sadie A Bedient funeral held at Westport Methodist church with interment at Weston. Miss Bedient died Monday after six weeks illness at 2435 Fairfield avenue aged 66, survived by two sisters Sally Bedient and Mrs Owen J Kearns and one brother William Bedient. William D Haggerty rites held at 352 Lafayette street with high mass at Sacred Heart church. Bearers listed. Interment at St Michael's cemetery.
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Fairfield Avenue
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Eula Frazier
Maiden Lane
Lakeview Cemetery
Sadie A. Bedient
Methodist
Westport
Weston
Miss Bedient
Bridgeport
Sally Bedient
Owen J. Kearns
Georgetown
William Bedient
William D. Haggerty
Hone
Lafayette Street
Thomas P. Mooney
Sacred Heart Church
Charles Downing
Philip Dean
William Collins
William Carr
James Kiernan
John Reilly
St. Michael's Cemetery
Foley Kidney Remedy Quick Relief Reported
M N George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years. After taking Foley Kidney Remedy for three days he felt relief with back pain easing and kidney action clearing. He praises the product and recommends it. Curtis Pharmacy is noted as source.
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FOLEY
M. N. George
Irondale
Ala
FB. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
56 Years a Teacher Miss Underwood Resigns in Quincy
Miss Julia Underwood of Quincy resigns after 56 years in local public schools. She taught 54 years at a single school where she also studied as a child. Born and lifelong resident of Quincy, she holds the country’s teaching record claims.
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Quincy
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Julia Underwood
Read Company Presents Lace Curtains and Portieres
The Read Company showcases lace curtains at 1.89 a pair featuring Arabians and whites in five designs with double hemmed edges and novelty braid. Also exhibited are Japanese beaded fringe portieres in Fairfield Ave window display on the third floor, praised for light airflow and insect deterrence for summer rooms.
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Fairfield AV
Carter Underwear for Women Sale Ad Finds Corsage Sachet
An advertisement touts Carter’s underwear for women with a wide range of styles and fabrics from gauze cotton to mercerized silk. It promotes a dainty sachet corsage with every purchase and lists prices for union suits, low necked and sleeveless tops, lace trimmed options, tights, and corset covers, plus wool bands.
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Carter
Portland Identifies River Victim As Thomas McAuliffe
In Portland on May 31 the body pulled from the Connecticut river at Riverview was identified as Thomas McAuliffe, 45, of the area who had been missing since Saturday. The medical examiner ruled accidental drowning as the cause of death. In Rockville on May 31 Mary L Holt, 27, despondent over her sister's impending marriage, died at home by drinking carbolic acid.
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Connecticut
Riverview
Thomas McAuliffe
Rockville
Mary L. Holt
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