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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
13
A Garden Theatre gathering framed as pro peace voices urge neutrality as Central Powers and Allies clash globally. The piece emphasizes American unity, warns against foreign sympathy driving U S policy, and lauds Irish American leaders for choosing to prioritize the nation over foreign allegiances.
The speaker warns against stretching moral force to police distant populations and stresses loyalty to America. Duty is to protect national interests, maintain amity with mankind, and resist demands grounded in foreign sympathy or enmity. True loyalty comes from love for the United States and guarding its peace and prosperity.
Connecticut National Bank president Hamilton Shelton calls local and national bank deposits booming after a year of sharp growth. Bridgeport banks report deposits rising over 50 percent, with First Bridgeport National Bank up from 7.88 million to 9.52 million in 74 days. Savings institutions show record profits and large deposit increases across the city as war risks keep rates high. Also notes Jewish Day of Atonement observances and renewed calls for reconciliation before Yom Kippur. Reports mention 69 killed in New York streets in September and resignation of four officers from the 69th Infantry.
The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur begins at sunset October 6 and ends at sunset October 7. It is the climactic day of reconciliation in the Jewish calendar, following Rosh Hashana and the ten days of penitence. The day centers on atonement, purification from sins, fasting and prayer for mankind’s return to God.
Odtbdder pranks hinted, hats and hair teased while Veil purchases rise as a necessity. New Chiffons two toned in purple emerald, Copenhagen blue and emerald navy, tan brown and tan gray lavender old rose, $1.50. Mesh veils in varied weaves with scrolls and dotted edges. Harvard Mills Underwear notes buttons set garments. large imitation ivory buttons with white or smoked pearl centers. Novel ties, mysterious materials, and a wide pearl beltings stock. Notion stock on main floor.
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