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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
6
A crowded parade of discounted hats and fashion items posted for a Saturday sale. Untrimmed and trimmed hats, flowers, ribbons, petticoats, coats, and veils from widely varied makers, with prices ranging from under a dollar to over ten dollars. The catalog highlights straw hats, ostrich plumes, Panama hats, lace waists, and silk auto coats with steep markdowns.
E H Dillon and Co reports Count Zeppelin plans a regular passenger airship service in Germany. The Deutsch Ist trip impressed observers. voyages between cities may drop to two hours, with speeds aimed above fifty miles per hour. Money offers flood in as the program nears a broader schedule.
A fashion notes column surveys modern fabrics and trims from Chantilly lace to voile tunics. It notes overlapping button trims, brass nettings, and varieties of ribbons plus popular hat styles like the peach basket and Directoire bonnet. Practical tips cover lavender linen rinsing, waterproof matches, hot water bags, coffee flavor tweaks, and cleaning plush garments with gasoline.
The notice explains using a properly fitted truss at the first sign of rupture trouble. It claims the right truss supports nature’s healing and offers a proven, clean, best adapted design.
The ad promotes TIZ a non powder foot remedy that claims to relieve sore swollen and tired feet and remove corns callouses and bunions by drawing out poisonous exudations It promises immediate relief and a money back guarantee if not satisfied Available at druggists or directly from Walter Luther Dodge Co Chicago Illinois Farmer Want Ads 1 Cent a Word.
Special to the Farmer Washington June 24 President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Harry A. Holt to be postmaster at Canaan to succeed J Henry Roraback Holt a clerk in the Canaan post office The move appears linked to Representative Hill and reflects on the influence of a Federal machine in Connecticut politics The piece argues the Roraback case could curb partisan interference and impact local and state governance.
Lisbon report says King Manuel will establish a practical military dictatorship after failing to form a cabinet. He plans to expel from parliament the rioters hindering readjustment with strong military influence, raising fears of a general outbreak as conservative advisers warn of instability.
Norwich June 24 Judge Ridge Shumway denies motion for a new trial for Mrs Addie Burns now serving twenty years in state prison for harboring a minor female for immoral purposes The appeal claimed juror misconduct during the trial.
Tomorrow Saturday offers extensive assortments in hats, veils, boas, ribbons, and auto coats. Meat, poultry, and grocery specials include lamb, beef, pork, veal, fowls, and cereals. Fresh produce, butter, cheese, and margarine highlight the Bridgeport Public Market offerings at Branch State and Bank streets.
The notice lists silk ribbons in widths from 32 percent inches and up, moire and taffeta pieces at low prices, and lace veils at half to one dollar. It promotes a sample day at the toilet department offering free samples with 25 cent purchases, encouraging customers to shop tomorrow.
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