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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
14
The Gift Royal offers authentic weaves from Kermanshahs Bijar Sarak Anatolian Mahal Beloochistans and Moosuls with varied sizes and prices from $25 to $350. Desirable floor coverings are limited and in demand in December with third floor availability.
Advertising copy touts Globe Wernicke book cases in styles like Sheraton and Mission in solid mahogany and oak with assorted finishes. Prices listed for book sections and tops, plus decorative Christmas ribbons, seals, tags, and Santa cards in the stationery section.
Read Stock of Furs reports a strong year and plans a December Fur Sale offering skunk muff first quality skins scarfs raccoon leopards seals and muskrat coats for women men and children with prices from $15 to $350. Hudson Seal items appear prominently and a 38 to 48 inch coat is listed at 350. The sale is on the second floor alongside piano recitals by Mr. Hart of the Hart and Seeley Piano Co with the Gabler Piano on display.
A concise reflection on happiness found in generosity. It urges giving to others as a path to personal joy and social connection, emphasizing that sharing can create meaning beyond material wealth.
Thieves tapped the Elliott Alderman still in Burlington and stole 180 gallons of cider brandy, vanishing with the load. Constables note the case resembles a needle in a haystack as authorities pursue the culprits. Ford Brothers arrested in Paterson for stealing 11 Ford cars from curbside near city hall. George Ehlers confesses orders came from farmers. Florida agency reports business stoppage. Morris Stern reports minor injuries at Emergency Hospital. list includes Mandal, Zepp, Axel Johnson, Frank Farrell, Margaret Pender, and Stephen Murray with various fractures and lacerations. O’Neill undergoes surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Policeman George Grosshans halted a burglar attempting entry at J T Bennetts grocery at 1321 North Avenue by catching him at the rear door after midnight. Entry was likely by lock picking. a city wide search followed the alert to police headquarters.
Attractive coat specials in wool velour and wool mixtures offered at sale prices. Wool velour coats in brown and green reduced to 25 and 27.50, Burgundy and other colors wool plush coats to 20, and wool mix coats to 10. Petticoats include 100 taffetas in black and colors, formerly up to 5.95 now 3.95. Limited quantities.
The Shoenhut Doll is a durable wood baby doll with steel hinges and jointed limbs, designed to imitate bisque faces. The shop promotes a wide range of novelty dolls, Teddy Bears, and lifelike toys, with various home goods on the main floor including leather cases, music rolls, and stock ing items.
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