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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
12
The store enjoyed a bustling day as women expressed delight at the wide variety and value of selections. The approval shown is praised as the highest compliment to the Bridgeport shop and its region for this sale.
With Hudson seal, Moline, Skunk-dyed Opossum, French seal. Still many suits are strictly tailored with braid trimmings and hand embroideries. Velour cloth is much in evidence while broadcloth and velvet are here too. Many fabrics such as gaberdine, serge, wool poplin, and diagonal weaves appear. Colors include burgundy, plum shades, dark browns, greens, navy and black. Costumes for dinner, dance, day wear, street and business. Alluring evening frocks feature laces and soft silks with georgette crepe accents.
Miss Marion DeForest was elected president of the Bridgeport Center of the Drama League at the annual meeting held at Mrs. Lashar's home. Officers include vice presidents Mrs. C. D. Mills and Mrs. T. B. Lashar, treasurer Miss Martha Towns, and Secretary Mrs. Alfred H. Terry. Directors for two years include Mrs. F. Lee Weadon and others. Lectures by Dr. Louis K. Anspacher and Elizabeth R. Hunt are planned for the season.
An ad touts Leonardi's Cough Syrup as the most effective remedy for chest colds, coughs, bronchitis, and related ailments. It claims quick relief by loosening phlegm and opening clogged throats and nostrils, with Hindle's Drug Stores at 987 Main Street and 909 Main Street carrying the product.
Reel two of the G O B slapstick satire mocks Teddy Roosevelt Taft Hughes and the GOP behind the scenes. Aided by director Root and cast, the film parodies political factions, moneyed interests, and the press as it culminates in a grand, theatrical mockery of public figures and the campaign.
Frisbie's Pies are advertised as the most economic dessert sold at all stores. The ad urges readers to try them.
Advertised as a remedy for loss of appetite weight loss sleeplessness and nervous exhaustion Recupertabs claim to use glycerophosphates from Dr Albert Robin formula They are sold in drug stores for 50 cents to 1.00 per package and distributed from New York with local Bridgeport distribution noted.
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