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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
3
A brief, fragmented exchange describes someone noticing a big vat on a cook stove and a stick being used as a pursuit tool. The other party asks about hitting him, and the reply says the target was out of range. The fragment lacks broader context or names.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and officers welcome the battleship New York upon arrival at Honolulu Harbor amid Hawaiian hospitality. The ship ties up with four destroyers, greeted by Governor M. S. Carthy, the mayor, and dignitaries. Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and American descendants shower leis and paper decorations as Daniels is escorted to Waikiki. The ceremony mirrors traditional Hawaiian pomp.
A delegation of prominent Japanese presented Secretary of the Navy Daniels in Honolulu on August 22 with two bronze vases. The spokesman said Japanese citizens born here seek full American citizenship rights and expressed gratitude for prosperity protection and fair treatment. Daniels thanked them and called it a symbol of friendship between the nations.
At a banquet in honor of William Chew eight friends and officials gathered. Chew recently resigned as president of the Paving and Sewer Commission to become assistant city treasurer. Mayor Wilson and City Clerk Robinson attended along with commission members.
The store showcases a new season of serge and tricotine dresses with plaid skirts and elaborate silk braid embroidery. Notable models feature silk cord girdles, geometric braid patterns, and contrasting sashes in navy blue and buff tones, priced around $25 and other values.
The notice states the store hours: opens at 8 30 A M and closes daily at 5 P M with Saturday closing at 9 P M. It indicates new summer hours for the business location and specifies weekend timing. The information emphasizes a shift to extended weekend operations while maintaining weekday opening times.
Vintage advertisement lists Ivory Pyralin and Du Barry La Belle design hair brushes combs mirrors puff boxes hair receivers etc with prices from 25 cents to $9 and notes holiday laying away. Includes details on various brush types and accessories across brands.
In ready to wear shop a limited offer gives tailored wool suits or overcoats at 39.50. Customers may choose models and fabrics including mixtures checks stripes and serges. Finishes guaranteed. ready now with faster pickup for early selections from the main floor rear.
A fashion note highlights the arrivals in the misses department focusing on mature young women. New models offer style and economy with blue serge ensembles trimmed in black silk braid priced at 18 dollars, plaid variations with satin collars at 18 dollars, and silk embroidered blue serge pieces priced at 22.50 dollars on the second floor center.
The section showcases Windsor crepe and pink batiste pajamas in flesh or white with lace trims. One piece varieties range from $2.25 to $3.50, featuring V necks and tailored or lace trimmed fronts. Two piece cross bar muslin sets also appear from $2.25.
An advertising notice promotes early purchase of shoes with Cherry tan cordovan calf English bat style $7.50, dark tan calf skin English toe $9, black calf English toe $7, black calf seeket and men’s styles from $7 to $8.50. Also a full boys shoe line $3.50 to $6.50 and mid summer white hats for women from $1.85 to $7.85. Fairfield Ave main floor highlights seasonally appropriate items at adjusted prices.
The bulk of our stock of men’s bathing suits has been grouped into two lots for a speedy clearance. One group includes heather mixtures, brown and blue plain weaves in wool with stripes of contrasting color, previously 5.50 to 3.50, now 4.50. the other lot features gray, blue, red, khaki and black plain and striped forms, originally 4, 4.50, 4.73, now 3.50.
A local furnishings section highlights athletic underwear and shirts priced at 59 cents, large size working shirts, and blue and black pieces at $2 with striped options at $1.50. Also featured are underwear and wu suits offered at $1.50 and $1.85 appealing to mountain trips or home use.
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