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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
9
An advertisement offering mahogany and antique gilt table standards with empire and pagoda silk shades finished with fringe or tassels. Prices listed at 12.50, with prior selling prices of 15.00 and 18.00.
Wall paper over two thousand rolls of new spring ems in floral and panel designs. Crown, blue, gray, Verdure and scenic patterns offered at 15 25 35 50 cts and 1.00. Men’s wear includes Percale shirts, Neglige shirts in fine percale, silk and linen shirts, and night shirts. Men’s cotton hose sold at 25 cts each or three for 50 cts.
Read House invites Bridgeport shoppers to a week long May Invitation Sale with deep discounts across all departments. Merchandise includes millinery, tailored suits, dresses, pumps, oxfords, bags, jewelry and linen goods, with many items below regular prices and stock drawn from current lines and prior stock.
A classified furniture ad lists solid oak bureaus and chiffoniers with prices from 8.75 to 21.50, Colonial set with mahogany finish including bed and dresser, Walnut and Ivory enamel bedroom sets with various price ranges, and mahogany and Sheraton tables. Mentioned sizes include 8x4 ft and 6x4 ft with former price references.
Basement displays offer 112 piece American China Canterbury set at 35 dollars from 45. 112 piece ris China lavender border set down from 46 to 36. 112 piece English Porcelain green wreath set down from 22.50 to 17.50. One 112 piece yellow wide band gold edge china priced 45 dollars, regular 75, with a few pieces nicked.
Antique mahogany and gilt electroliers offered for boudoir or desk use in Pompeiian and rose gilt tones with French shades. Available in octagonal, round or oval shapes with all shades. Priced at five dollars complete, highlighting value.
Curtains and draperies offered for home refurnishing highlight Novelty Net Curtains in white and ecru scrim at various prices. Promotion lists items with prices from $1.25 to $3.00 per pair and special sale pricing on invitation items and scrim options.
Quality refrigerators highlighted for the May Sale, offering galvanized lined units with removable shelves and drain pipes priced at 15.00 and 12.50, hardwood models with porcelain enameled lining and 100 pounds ice priced at 31.50 and 27.50.
Three burner gas cookers with large bake oven priced at 10.50 and 9.75 with free connections. Four burner ranges with broiler and bake oven priced at 17.00 and 15.50 free connection. Liquid veneer polishers offer a free quart bottle. Adjustable clothes dryers, mops and hosiery items listed with various prices.
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