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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
10
The Brill Stores promote a steady stream of male customers over 29 years seeking value and satisfaction in clothing at popular prices. They claim their offerings deliver money well spent with high perceived value compared to rivals across America.
Brill Suits and Topcoats present a large selection priced at 15 dollars featuring diverse fabrics and patterns. The line includes blue and brown flannels blue serges black thibets plaids and stripes with silk lined jackets and velvet collars.
The season brings a remarkable assortment of shapes styles and shades. Bright patterns and clever silhouettes showcase modern fashion taste with bold color options and refined details across garments and accessories.
A large Middle Western Democratic rally in Springfield Illinois on September 21 showcased unity behind the state and national tickets. Roger C Sullivan predicted wins for Dunne and Wilson, and a major women’s voting bloc appeared in support of Wilson’s peace policy. A Springfield sportsman wagered between 400 and 500 dollars on Wilson’s victory as party prospects look bright. Local ads for Dutch and French bules from John Beck & Son appear at the end.
The article contrasts American thrift with Britain's large war loan drive, noting England’s use of posters and public appeal to mobilize savings. It cites massive British bond issues and widespread small subscriptions, including gifts from individuals, families, and even schoolchildren, while hinting at German restraint and organization.
Public introduction of Tanlac the national reconstructive tonic will be held at Atlantic Pharmacy 990 Main Street Bridgeport led by M M Ochincoff from Tanlac laboratories. He will explain usage expected results and address nervous exhausted and catarrhal ailments claiming vegetable ingredients and broad health benefits.
The article notes German wartime finance relying on public subscriptions seen as simple commercial loans. It cites Dr Karl Hefferich and reports 5 279 646 subscribers for the fourth war loan, including 2 500 000 subscribing 200 marks or less, with total small investor subscriptions around 200 million marks. It highlights diverse groups buying shares and the strong GermanSaving institutions and unions backing loans. It also mentions Japan appointing Lieut Count Seiki Terauchi as premier, and Mourten & Co. wine merchant president Alexander Morton leaving at least 500000 in estate.
Vienna reports a new Austrian levy on pari mutuel bets along with a special win tax on wagers returning 30 crowns or more for 10. Government estimates 2.5 million extra crowns from bets at tracks plus 1.5 million from bookmakers. Fifty-nine Americans with the American Field Service received the Croix de Guerre through Sept. 15.
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