Middy Blouses Featured in Bridgeport Sale
A Bridgeport retailer promotes Middy Blouses at 98 cents. The lightweight item is pitched as a staple wardrobe choice for the season with emphasis on value.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
12
A Bridgeport retailer promotes Middy Blouses at 98 cents. The lightweight item is pitched as a staple wardrobe choice for the season with emphasis on value.
Special to The Farmer at Stratford reports a May fourth incident where a child narrowly escaped harm after a car strike near a shop, with quick action credited to a man named BI or. Another note describes eye injury treatment by Dr Howland, a coming ice cream shop fitout on Main Street with elaborate woodwork and mirrors, and local social events including a Leon Rice concert and a sea-related trip by Kline brothers.
May 2 1925 Mey 2%-Harry Marshall Enrico Mas clot rushed to Charlestown death cell from Plymouth jail with Mrs Lena Cusumano confined there awaiting execution for murder of the Woman's husband at Hull. Marshall moved secretly to avoid crowds as Mrs Cusumano faces possible commute to life.
William Trautmann organizer for the IWW said he may seek legal action after City Marshal Mack revoked a parade license for Trautmann and followers under IWW auspices. Trautmann defended the group saying there was no disorder and called the action unwarranted.
Public notice urges cleaning with Cyrus Presto Killer to attract tenants. Homeowners are advised to spend 25 cents for a cleaner that is effective, non burning, and leaves rooms ready for occupancy. Fairfield Avenue and nearby areas referenced.
Silk petticoats in Persian style and black and colored taffeta fabrics advertised with boat and sticker prices. Marabout feather trims listed with white marabout feather options and prices. Items shown include petticoats and feather accessories with cost details.
Advertises new suitcases and bags for Memorial Day travel. Matting cases priced from 28 to 98 cents, rattan bags up to 5 dollars, Oxford Club Bags in russet from 4.50 to 6.50, leather corner cases at 8 to 20 inches, and imitation leather options from 2 to 8 cents.
The Smith-Murray Co presents a patriotic service at Washington Park Methodist Church Barnum and Noble Avenues on Sunday evening May 26 at 7 15. Attending groups include Grand Army of the Republic Lincoln Circle No 4 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Franklin Brothers Camp No 111 Sons of Veterans Angelina Bartlett Tent No 4 Daughters of Veterans U V Major Sone Les H Bonesteet Xieeey No 3 United States Spanish War Veterans. The choir led by Belle Blackston will sing and the orchestra led by Charles Kelsey will perform while Rev Everette is the preacher. Mrs Annie Essher 829 Shellen Street notes last night a tentative change.
The Brooklawn club issues a well arranged 1912 golf booklet. Opening day features the vice president cup for best net score and lowest gross prize. June 1 Brooklawn meets Wea Burn of Stamford. June 8 hosts spring first round and season medal play. Summer events planned.
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