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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

6

Federal aid road act and new principle in government

Secretary of Agriculture David F. Hotston argues the Federal-aid road act and the cooperative agricultural extension act establish a new principle of cooperation between Federal and State officials. He urges trained experts, proper planning, and full state commitment for road building, noting the act’s broad national impact on rural life, roads, and orderly farm marketing.

David F. Hotston Secretary of Agriculture Uch Panaa Mdollar Asia Highway Commission State Highway Department Rgdad

St Louis Manufacturer Endorses Wilson for Second Term

Jackson Johnson of St Louis, chairman of International Shoe Co., publicly announced he will vote for President Wilson. He cites Wilson's leadership during crisis, the Aldrich currency act amendment, and the Federal Reserve Act as key accomplishments benefiting business and prosperity.

New York Jackson Johnson St. Louis Tors International Shoe Co President Wilson Wilson Mr. Johnson Lincoln

Appreciative German Voters With Wilson

New York dated Oct 28. W W Marsh, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, received five mark note from Herman Maximilian Jacoby of 534 Riverside Drive. He praised Wilson and German voters for supporting the Democratic campaign fund and fair peace negotiations. The note mentions progress and goodwill toward postwar plans.

New York W. W. Marsh Democratic National Committee Herman Maximilian Jacoby Riverside Drive Wilson National Democratic Campaign Fund

Old Roosevelt Supporters Aid Wilson in New York

New York October 28 Louis Bomberger Newark business leader sent a $1000 check to the Democratic National Committee stating he voted for Roosevelt last election but will back Wilson now. Do Long of Broadway and other independents endorse Wilson for real progressive legislation. Bradlee Hunt joins Engineers and Architects club to vote Democrat. Charles Brand, a New York lawyer, says he voted Roosevelt previously.

New York Lpouis Bomberger Newark Roosevelt Wilson Do. F. Long Broadway Republican County Committee Fred B. Lynch Club Organization Bureau Democratic National Committee Bradlee Hunt Engineers and Architects’ Club Charles 8S Brand Lawyers’ Club

Northwestern Dean Switches to Wilson in Public Statement

Willard E. Hotchkiss, dean of Northwestern University School of Commerce and former Census supervisor, breaks with past Republican ties to endorse Wilson. He credits Wilson's leadership in enacting monetary reforms and advancing national policy for broad welfare.

Chicago Willard E. Hotchkiss Northwestern University School of Commerce Hughes Congress Wilson Democratic Congress Aldrich Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson

State Boy Scouts Meet In Meriden Today

Meriden hosts a state Boy Scouts meet with competitions on the program and a silver loving cup trophy to crown troop supremacy. Troops with scout masters arrived from Hartford New Haven and other cities, aiming to win the cup and earn the right to host next year’s meet.

Meriden Hartford New Haven

Halloween Socials and Community Gatherings in Local Homes

A sequence of social events fills the week with Halloween parties at 99 Winter Street and Shelton School, seniors entertaining juniors, and a bachelorhood sendoff for Frank A. Nothnagle. Notable attendees include Flora and Emma Black, Miss Helen Carroll, Everett Cortright, and many local residents. The women’s clubs, Boy Scouts, and Red Cross-supported Ambulance film event also feature in the lively schedule, along with a birthday surprise for Earle C. Lagenby and a lecture on education by Miss Florence Blackman.

Winter Street Flora Conklin James Black James, Skelton Donald McCumber Douglas Conklin Mildred Wilcox Jewell Daley Marguerite Daley Emma Black Agnes Keenan Ray Kehler Frank Watts Carey Black City Normal School Shelton School Wheeler Avenue Hallowe’en Normal School Helen ,Carroll Everett Cortright Frederick B. Grannis Federation of Women's Clubs Hartford Authors’ Club Daniel Marsh Mill Hill Avenue Florence Blackman Earle C. Lagenby Lewis C. Grannies Leslie Fairchild Lagenby Howard de Forest William Nicoll Geo. Barlow Waterbury Jas. W. Boyce Woodbury A. B. Vails New York Harry Jacobson Portland Conn Elizabeth Brady William Colwell Grace E. Northrop Fred Houghkirk Lewis C. Grannise City

Young Man and Marriage talks at YMCA lobby

Spencer R. Gorton, head of the city public charities department, will speak on Some Qualities of the Ideal Wife in a Sunday afternoon session of The Young Man and Marriage talks at the YMCA lobby. The Carnagey Course in Public Speaking opened last night with class limited to forty and only twelve spots left for men.

Y. M. Cc Spencer R. Gorton City Publc Charities Department

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