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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
10
Christmas shoppers browse counters displaying Gift Waists Sur Muffs and Neck Pieces Silk Petticoats Angora Wool Caps and Scarfs. The text notes a busy throng of buyers and claims surprisingly good bargains with every item worth more than the asking price.
New York opening on December 16 shows more normal conditions with heavy dealings in Anglo-French war bonds earlier, slight gains for Mercantile Marine plc and Louisville & Nashville, declines for Canadian Pacific Norfolk & Western and Union Pacific, and mixed activity in rails and steel. Bond volume wanes, war bonds perk then fade, and trading remains limited to professionals.
An advertisement touts CYRUS PRESTO as a flea beetle agent to kill bed bugs and rid a house of the pest. The short notice notes roomers and overnight guests will be discouraged, and the price is listed as 25 cents.
In a long affidavit Kienzle claims his letters and photographs were part of German propaganda, argues his actions were commendable not criminal, and distances himself from others involved. The testimony discusses dum-dum bullets allegedly used by Britain and shipped via Union Metallic Cartridge Co. to Allied forces. A Navajo blanket presents to President Wilson and Mrs. Galt is noted as a welding gift.
Sharon Pa December 16 Briggs Seabury Ordnance company announces a British government contract for 10 000 aeroplane guns another contract for 500 cannon and a large number of six inch high explosive shells involving Briggs Seabury as a supplier in wartime weapons production.
Washington reports from El Paso say the 30 Americans detained by General Villa at Madera Mexico face possible expulsion from Villa territory similar to Torreon a year earlier. No danger of execution is believed, according to advices to the state department.
Rome reports military leaders fear the Turko German alliance is growing graver with a double tracked Da mascus to Egyptian border railway to permit half a million men. About 300,000 Ottoman troops already concentrated near Alexandretta Aleppo and Homs. Engineers lay water tubes and bridge material for crossing the Suez Canal.
London December 16 The Times Financial Column reports treasury authorities were surprised by whether brokers would receive commissions for selling American securities under Reginald McKenna plan for mobilizing such securities. The issue had not been considered previously but is now seen as important with plans to make an arrangement to address it.
Rodie Stefenak aged 35 and Martin Kubek aged 20 of 20 Reilley Street were arrested and confessed to burglarizing the poultry market of William Lavine at 108 Reilley Street on the evening of November 1. They will be tried in city court tomorrow on a burglary charge.
Mike Rose of 52 Lexington avenue reported a $22 theft during the night. His vest hung on his bedroom wall was rifled. Two boarders are suspected. Also, King Constantine of Greece is suffering a mild influenza attack.
The Bridgeport store promotes a busy toy department with mechanical toys, dolls, Erector sets, and varied games for all ages. Highlights include a fire engine, flying machine, Girders sets, and dolls from 10 inches to 24% tall, priced from 25c to 5.00, plus Baby Bumps and Sailor Boys dolls and numerous box games and ring toss options.
A Wonder Builder offers a creative chance for a child to craft moving figures from 73 wooden spools and rods. It enables construction of ferris wheels and merry go rounds among other mechanical toys, inspiring inventive play and hands on learning.
Toy department animals promise playful companions for children including dogs and spaniels, ducks, Teddy Bears, cats, and elephants. Prices range from 25 cents to 2 dollars.
The item notes rubber tired go carts sold at 50 cents to 2 dollars, made as for a real baby. The text recounts variations and pricing for these infant scale toys.
A catalog excerpt lists books for children including A B C books for little sister or brother, Anderson's Fairy Tales, Mother Goose, Animal Books, Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, Lives of our Presidents, and related titles priced from 10 cents to 48 cents.
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