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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
21
The article lists a lengthy 1916 election slate for Wilson, Marshall, Cummings, Donovan, Beardsley, and others across statewide and district offices. It then argues Mr Hill ignores the cost of the nation's military and parries with tax-cut rhetoric, questioning who funds posters and supporting figures like the Steel Trust and Loewe.
Stout women attire offered with tailored suits to give regular size look. Serges broadcloths and gabardines used in sizes up to 52 priced from 27.50 to 45.09. Coats in heavy diagonal and broadcloth up to 52 range 20.00 to 37.50. Wool serge dresses 10.50 to 45.00 with satin charmeuse Georgette options. Lingerie Madras Crepe de Chine Georgette blouses 3.95 and 5.95.
Children undergarments in various fabrics including fleeced cotton Merino and tinted cotton with prices from 25 to 95 cents. Washable leatherette gloves in multiple colors. Men’s grooming items and bath soaps on main floor. Fabrics such as foulards poplin de Chine shirtings waistings and radium laces discounted. leather bands Edges and lace sections also listed.
The piece cites Taft’s critique of Wilson in speeches to the Congregational Club of Chicago in 1914 and the Unitarian Club of Boston in 1916. It notes Taft’s stance on keeping the United States out of the European war and his views on intervention in Mexico, including fighting Villa and the risks of general intervention.
The Chamber of Commerce urges a strong turnout for the special election to approve the charter, aiming for about 60 percent participation. It argues a substantial vote supports the charter and asks the General Assembly to implement it as law, noting that government operates by plurality and urging candidates to declare their positions.
The speaker Mr Hill criticizes the revenue bill claiming it imposes the heaviest taxation burden ever seen in Congress and halts public discourse with posters urging the nation to prepare for war to preserve government by the people. The posters call loud for war readiness as a civic duty.
The Indian land car from Oklahoma tours Bridgeport near Railroad street and Gold, inviting visitors to learn about Choctaw and Chickasaw lands for sale. The 1,000,000 acres in southeastern Oklahoma lie near towns and railroads with potential oil and minerals. Purchases require low down payments, no residency or improvements, and federal sale timing.
A Henry Ford endorsed message argues for Wilson on grounds of protecting interests from unseen hands and resisting war with Mexico. The writer claims the eight hour law aids business and praises Wilson as best to boost prosperity and peace, asserting the nominee can do more than any other candidate.
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on October 90 six thousand bituminous coal miners across seven Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron company mines walk out. Outside workers demand eight hour day for ten hour pay and some miners seek revision of the weight scale.
Judge Miller ordered the title to the late Jane Machalowsky’s Madison avenue building lots resolved before probate settlement. Michael J. Gannon sought administration papers noting unpaid funeral expenses. Surviving: sons Frank Mackalowsky and John H. Willis and daughter Jeannette Sederwall of New Britain.
An Amsterdam telegram says Germany’s Bremen reports no news on the submarine Deutschland and regards it lost. Families of Bremen crew fear for the missing sailors as cancellations ripple to future trans Atlantic voyages. A Norfolk Virginia Smelting Co plant section burned in a separate fire.
Advertisers urge readers to buy rubber coats now with men's coats starting at 4.50 and boys' coats at 2.75 as waterproof outerwear for upcoming rain season.
Advertisement item listing men's coats from $4.50, boys’ coats from $3.75, ladies’ coats from $4.50, misses’ coats, and a girls’ school outfit including hat coat and bag for $3.95.
Bridgeport readers are invited to a 4 PM to 6 PM Saturday class at Colonial Ballroom run by Professor Quilty. The course covers interpretive and classic toe dancing with several experienced teachers, details to be arranged by application or phone.
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