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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
13
For DSLEY for Treasurer George Ulrich and for Comptroller Alton T. Liiner. Electors Morris W. Seymour and Raymond P. Jodoin listed.
Stratford voters weigh a three race bid by Judge Peck, the amiable local boss. The piece argues Peck could win by concentrating on one office, as independents may split three ways and defeat him in probate and other races.
Judge Stafford rules Louisville and Nashville officers must disclose political contributions as a factor in rate setting. Campaign expenditures to elect a congressman are treated as rate-related charges within ICC inquiries. Prominent figures like Mellen Hill Lorimer Stephenson and others faced disclosure, with Hill tied to funds from various sources including the Steel Trust president. The piece hints at broader calls for accountability of political money.
A Stamford rally for Homer S. Cummings drew strong applause as speakers including Senator Charles H. Towne and Judge Morris B. Beardsley urged his Senate candidacy. The meeting ended with a sustained ovation for Stamford's favorite son, Cummings.
The Wholesale Clothiers Association, representing major clothing shops, has voluntarily adopted an eight hour workday with ten hours pay and overtime at time and a half. This aligns with the railroad workers’ demand and supports the president’s claim that eight hours is society’s basic workday.
In Stamford the Homer S. Cummings League forms this week as Albert Phillips promotes Cummings for Senate. Many Republicans will back him for local regard though some oppose a Democrat for Congress. The core message is Stamford pride and a “Stamford first” spirit.
The article notes Sweden Norway and Denmark funding public debt from wartime gains and high foreign prices. Danes profit from cross-border trade while wary of German motives. Sweden sees rich crops and pro German sentiment. Norway thrives in shipping and fisheries as new millionaires arise. It also mentions a popular refrain about Jerusalem and a 1906 border scene with Funston praising state troops after a Brownsville trip.
Frederick Edward Weatherly born in Somersetshire England sixty eight years ago today. He studied at Oxford and law before being admitted to the bar in 1897. He wrote popular songs including Nancy Lee The Last Watch Darby and Joan and The Midshipmite.
A catalog style advertisement features Axminister rugs with copper mountings priced at 25 dollars and per yard Madras curtains. It highlights Madras fabric for casement curtains, linen luncheon cloths and napkins, Luncheon Napkins, hand embroidered, Georgette fabrics, and puffed Net neckwear. It emphasizes limited duplication and seasonal fashion items.
A trim department offers Fur Bands, Fur Heads and Tails, and large Fur Buttons in Hudson seal, skunk, mole, gray fox, raccoon, Iceland fox, beaver, badger, sealine, and Moline. Ermine tails in imitation and real. Trimming Section on main floor.
A compact four waver set with a tiny heating rod heats without touching hair to create simple loose waves or curls. The heated rod is inserted into a ventilated waver, allowing the hair to warm and form waves. Request a demonstration to see it.
Rolli F. Wencein 22 is in serious condition after a crash on the road between Torrington and Litchfield involving his motorcycle and a horse and wagon driven by George Nobel of Litchfield. He suffers a scalp wound a fractured rib and possible punctured lung. In Barkhamsted Howard J. Stancliffe land condemnation awaited by Hartford Water Board. Frank Perlowski lost a chicken barn in New Milford to fire valued around 600 with no live chickens stored.
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