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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
14
A front door location offers a wide men’s wear display with shirts Madras, sweaters, gloves and accessories. Sale prices include shirts at 1.45, sweaters 3.50, gloves 1.25 to 1.50, and assorted notions such as shields, nets, hangers, buttons, and stamps on the main and thrif t floors.
Washington reports Admiral Earle found most ammunition for armed American merchant ships was manufactured before 1900. Premature shell bursts on liners like St Louis and Mongolia led to scrapping of older stock, with about 1000 pre 1900 shells in reserve. Brass caps and wall thickness cited. overhaul of reserve ammo planned.
Plattsburg Training Camp May 23 report says student officers violated orders by visiting Rouse's Point near the Canadian border. Locals condemn the crossing as unpatriotic, suspect parental involvement, and note a Canada United States agreement may draft-evaders for service on both sides. Canadian Parliament recently passed a conscription bill for ages 18 to 25.
The Read House calls on Bridgeport shoppers to maintain fair prices, avoid hoarding, and buy only what is needed as the city remains prosperous. It emphasizes thrift, civic duty, and continued prudent consumption amidst fluctuating conditions.
A pleasant music room has been arranged on the fourth floor of the Furniture Gallery The Road House where visitors are welcome and late musical compositions may be heard in a quiet setting
English Porcelain mise listings show multiple sets with piece counts from 48 to 112 and prices from $10.00 to $45.00. Designs include green borders with gold edges, pink rose sprays, and cream edges with gold lines. Nippon China 112 pieces features a floral spray and cream border. Basement.
A May sale features garden smocks in rose and emerald with cretonne trimming priced from 1.95 to 5.95 and Filmy Georgettes and Crepe de Chine at 3.95 to 5.95. Forsythe waists offer neat, simplified tailoring from 2.50 to 3.95, while boys shoes range from elkskin to patent calfskin 1.65 to 3.35. Gun metal calfskin and patent leather pumps in several styles top the list as prudent summer footwear purchases.
The advertisement lists reduced prices on women’s vests and related garments. Regulars ranged up to 19 cts, now 17 cts or 13 cts with multi-item deals. Hand crochet yokes and Bodice Vests feature notable cuts, while child sizes show 17 cts and 3 for 50 cts. A few Glove Silk Underwear and Envelope Combinations are sharply reduced. Main floor.
New York May 23 reports a surge of women entering railroad roles as flagwomen, cross watchers, and shop workers. They replace men in offices and on the shop floor, with positions ranging from engine cleaning to operating light machines. Notable firsts include Marie Travers at New Albany replacing a crossing guardian. Railroads including Baltimore & Ohio Erie Lehigh Valley Lehigh and others plan to extend women into offices and shops as military service reduces male staff.
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