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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
3
A prominent liquor dealer reports to the Farmer reporter that saloonkeepers across the city are pleased with Christmas closing. Historically a slow day with only a brief two hour rush, the practice of giving away Christmas packages had grown costly, and several taverns had given away more than their total receipts.
Captain George W Potter of the oyster steamer Mary S Lewis, a well known local oyster man, was taken to Bridgeport hospital Christmas morning in serious condition with a complication of ailments. His friends are anxious about his health.
Alice Baker Rathbone of this city has been granted a divorce from Rea B. Rathbone formerly of this city but now of New York by Judge Lewin F Burpee. The decree cites intolerable cruelty. Funeral notices for Dec 26 1909 and other items appear in the same column.
A backstreet drug store blaze at 6 Pembroke street triggered by a short circuit lit December nights as No 2 engine and No 3 truck plunged through snow to the scene. Firefighters quickly contained the flames with minimal losses and reports show a busy period for Port Charles fire crews amid ongoing holiday alarms.
A United Press item reports a trace of Dr F A Cook in Nice. Officials say he may be there under an assumed name as correspondents across Europe search for the discredited Brooklyn explorer who refused to reveal his identity.
Anna M L Berger of 1275 Howard Avenue died after a short illness and her husband Walter Berger mourns their six month old child buried two weeks earlier. Joseph Clemens, son of Mr. and Mrs August C died today at 73 State Street after illness and school memory. Harbor Committee chairman Paddock calls a meeting tomorrow to assess ship property impacts of the proposed public waterfront.
The store announces a Winter White Sale with advanced preparations and full use of its resources to deliver true economies. Prices on cottons and merchan dise are at new highs, while sale values remain strong with muslin underwear in attractive styles and low-cost pieces. The detailed news of the ready selections will reveal the patterns and quality behind the savings.
A vintage advertisement lists edgings, flouncings, corset-cover embroideries, and cambric trims in varying widths and patterns with prices from 9c to $1.75 per yard. It also details Huck towels, Turkish towels, damask linens, damask sheets, pillowcases, and white bedspreads with discounts and weights. Multiple named fabrics and sizes are given alongside old price points.
Fine white goods. Pure white waistings in mercerised figured patterns 27 inches wide 12c yd to 10c. India linen 27 inches wide 12½c yd to 8c. Fine 30 inch India linen 25c yd to 15c. Plain fine lawn 40 inches wide 25c yd to 15c. India linens 30 inches wide 19c yd to 12½c. Sheer fine nainsook 40 inches wide 39c yd to 25c.
Cotton quotations list bleached muslin and cotton widths with prices per yard. Includes 31 inch muslin at 6e, yard-wide muslin at 9e, 36 inch bleached cotton at 10e, fine 36 inch muslin at 14e, and Dwight Anchor sheeting at 34e with 28e discount.
Advertises a range of muslin undergarments in sizes from 34 to 44 with yokes ruffles lace and embroidery. Includes nainsook cambric and muslin chemises slips breeches and styles such as circular Isabella and new French trims with lace beading and ribbon. Prices span from 9 cents to 295 dollars per item.
Short skirts in muslin and cambric with fall ruffles and hem stitching. Prices range from 25c to 7 dollars for combinations of corset covers, skirts, drawers, and nainsook with lace embroidery ruffles and ribbons. Distinctive sets show lace trimming, beadwork, and embroidery up to 5 dollars.
This ad lists children's undermuslins in sizes 2 to 12 with muslin and cambric items priced from 10c to 69c, plus night gowns in muslin and cambric from 19c to 69c. It also mentions OKIE brand pieces with ruffles, hems, lace, and embroidery finishes.
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