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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

12

Political slate listed for state and national offices

For President Woodrow Wilson For Vice President Thomas R Marshall For United States Senator Homer S Cummings For Congressman Fourth District Jeremiah Donovan For Governor Morris B Beardsley An Tes F Gross For Treasurer F Guilfoyle George Ulrich For Comptroller Frederick E Duffy Alton T Liner For Presidential Electors Leonard Baldwin Richard Elliott Wilbur Burr Morris W Seymour Archibald McNeil Sr Raymond P Jodot For Judge of Probate Henry P Lyons For Senator 23rd District Owen Burns

Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall United States Homer S. Cummings Jeremiah Donovan Morris B. Beardsley Tes Gross Bine Ecoorece F. Guilfoyle George Ulrich Prederick E. Duffy Alton T Limeon Baldwin Richard Elliott Wile Burr Morris W. Seymouvr Archibald McNeil, Sr Raymond P. Jodot Henry P. Lyons Owen Burns

Spreading Hatreds in American Political Campaign

A political piece condemns efforts to inflame division among Americans over nativity creed and section. It denounces slanderous rumors against the nation and portrays such attacks as aristocratic tactics against a president described as American first, warning that privilege corrupts judgment and harms national unity.

Hughes Europe United States Vatican Great Britain America

Mr. Cummings Witty Senate Campaign Oration

The article praises Mr. Cummings for his trenchant wit and persuasive oratory in a senate race. It argues his rapid rebuttals and sharp logic will sway voters, while noting opponent Mr. Hill risks damage from misstatements. It endorses Cummings as a strong United States Senator candidate for Connecticut and for New England’s prestige.

Cummings Mr. Hill Mr. Cummings Hill South Pole Fortunatus Democratic Party United States Cums Connecticut Washington New England

Work uniform of king's trooper sent to jail

A 21 year old man named Arthur Alfred Wood of Norfolk Virginia was sentenced to three months hard labor in London for illegally wearing His Majesty's forces uniform with intent to receive. He was arrested with two others. Wood admitted he was American and had never served.

London Arthur Alfred Wood Main Street Norfolk Wood

Cummings to Speak at Devon Tomorrow Night

A Democratic rally will be held at the Devon Auditorium tomorrow evening. Hon. Homer S. Cummings will speak at 8 PM. Ladies are invited.

Cummings Devon Devon Auditorium Homer S. Cummings

Ballet Russe to Exhibit at Park Theatre on Novem ber Fifteenth

Announcement states the Diaghilev Ballet Russe will show at Park Theatre on November 15. Spot cotton reached 17.12 cents at Mobile Alabama, the highest price since the Civil War. Articles of incorporation filed in Albany by Tennessee Copper & Chemical Corporation.

Diaghlieff Ballet Russe Park Theatre Mobile Ald Albany Tennesseé, Copper & Chemical Corporation

Special on Footballs in Retail Sale Policy

A local advertisement markets footballs at varied prices including $1.25 per ball, 85 to 90 cents, and 65 cents. The terse line listing multiple price points reflects a promotional sale entry for sporting goods.

Read House Exhibit Features Period Furniture at Read Gallery

A large exhibit of period furniture arrives at the Furniture Galleries under the Read House merchandising policy. The collection showcases Louis XIV mahogany pieces, William and Mary dining sets, Jacobean dark oak suites, and Mission style items with prices from 107.50 to 325.00. Also featured are Mayflower Rugs, Axminster fabrics, and a cut glass bowl with Nippon china, plus a November designer promotion and subscription offer for the Fall Fashion Book.

Read House

Growing Candidacy On Display In Fashion Clearances

On the main floor, a Wednesday sale offers about two hundred fifty pairs of Black Shoes in button or lace styles, purse and patent kid finishes, priced at 3.65 after a regular 4.50. Also featured are clearance patent skins in tan blue and French bronze, trimmed hats, velour and beaver styles, and a wide array of fabrics and satins, all advertised with strong value for current leather costs and fashion needs.

Reading Paper Prices and Beardsley for Governor

An assortment of Fall shopping items for Read's Linen and Minuet stationery is shown with prices. The piece promotes Morris B. Beardsley as a Democratic candidate for Connecticut governor, praising his clear platform positions, especially on compensation law amendments and occupational diseases, while noting the ongoing focus on the election with President Wilson and a Democratic Congress.

Minuet Morris B Beardsley Fairfield Cause Frank Morris B. Beardsley Con Henecticut Beardsley Araf Nat Anaes Bridgeport Wilson

Tricks of politicians and a Swedish minister dead

The piece sketches political tactics around elections with drafted candidates and rumors. It notes the 40th annual American Humane Association meeting in Cincinnati, a Puerto Rico longshoremen settlement, and milk price rises in Philadelphia. It also promotes Anatomik Shoes from W. K. Mollan at 1026 Main street and reports Count F A Taute, Swedish minister to Germany since 1912, is dead.

The American Humane Association Cincinnati W. K. Mollan Main Street F. A. Taute Germany

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