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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
3
Genuine aspirin ad promotes Bayer tablets with genuine Bayer cross marking and safety directions. Claims unbroken Bayer packages relieve headache toothache earache neuralgia and more. Notes cost of small tin boxes containing 12 tablets at drug stores and availability of larger packages.
An old advertisement promotes a lemon juice facial remedy. It instructs squeezing two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white, shaking, and applying daily to face neck and hands to reduce freckles and blemishes. The grocer sells lemons and drugstores offer three ounces of orchard white.
Elks heading to the Victory convention in Atlantic City will receive two thirds off the return fare if tickets are shown at the registration bureau on arrival. Commander Evangeline Booth will speak to thank Elks for aiding Salvation Army in raising over 2 million dollars. President Wilson is slated to attend July 10 to review the parade. Connecticut delegates and guests plan a banquet at the Hotel Martinique next Monday night.
Arvilla P. Keeler of Ridgefield sues Elizabeth Bowne Colt of New York for 1400 dollars claiming a loan. The complaint states a simple common law count for the loaned amount. Colt’s Ridgefield country home has been attached in the action. Colt previously sought a divorce from Harris D. Colt of New York but the desertion claim was dismissed.
Charles S. Evans, longtime messenger for the Fairfield County Superior Court, resigns after 32 years. Sidney E. Hawley, previously sheriff of Fairfield County for 16 years, succeeds him as court messenger and also serves as U.S. Marshal for Connecticut. Hans is named librarian of the Fairfield County Law Library, to devote full time to the post.
Donato Precento was fined $50 by a Derby court after a trolley car disturbance. He possessed a concealed weapon described as a three cornered file with razor edges and a needle-like point. Police reported he caused a disturbance and was arrested on the crew's complaint.
Interstate Construction of this city awarded contract for new reinforced concrete bridge at Simsbury by State Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett. Work to start tomorrow.
Julius F Seymour aged 60 a noted piano inventor died at his Derby home today He long served as a foreman at the Sterling Piano Company and held numerous patents on piano plans and improvements in his career through the state he was known for his inventive work and leadership at the Sterling plant
The steamer Merchant of the New York and Norwalk Jing, purchased from the government at Philadelphia, will not sail to New York yesterday as planned. Stormbound at Cape May, N J, it will reach Shelton tomorrow. The vessel’s voyage was interrupted while en route to New York.
The store will be closed all day Friday the Fourth and Thursday at 5 o’clock. A wide selection of knitted bathing suits, caps, and girdles in bright colors and trims advertised. Suits priced from 19c to 85 and up to $2 for special value garments on the second floor.
Pretty vestee transforms dress with new elaborate vests. Tucked lace trimming and various collars show Georgette satin lace net pique or vergandy. Color combos offered. Collar and cuff sets from 59 cents to 5 dollars with organdy net filet and embroidery. Center aisle front.
Three groups of voile dresses for young folks offered at special prices. Medium-dark voiles with color accents in new exclusive styles. Some are sample dresses. Prices range from eight fifty to nine seventy five, displayed on the second floor.
The article highlights tailored hats with severe lines and graceful large hats with trimming, including straw Georgette crepe pieces. It praises sun protection and style compatibility with summer dresses, noting Georgettes, Milans, Leghorns and transparent effects priced from $2.50 to $17.50.
Round edge trunks bound with heavy fiber and spring lock, 34 to 38 inches priced at 17 1/2 dollars. Steamer trunks of tough fiber in 34 inch size range 12 to 17 1/2 dollars. Canvas trunks with slats and varied lengths 28 to 36 inches priced 8.50 to 9.50. Wardrobe trunks covered in hard black fiber with four drawers priced 29 to 59 dollars. Third floor display.
With summer dress and white shoes, a wondrous variety is offered. Notes describe white buck sport shoes with rubber soles and heels at $7, white canvas in similar style at $6, sport Oxfords with white buck and rubber soles, sport pumps in white buck with leather soles and military heels at $6.50, white canvas tennis shoes priced from $41.35 down to $3, and canvas sport pumps. Third floor section lists prices and styles.
Air-O-Weave suits promote cooling comfort for the Fourth with a breezy Irish mountain phrase charm. The ad copy emphasizes stylish design and downrn quality rivaling famed designers.
We showcase Air-O-Weaves and light weight porous woolens, silks, and palm beach fabrics. Distinct waist seam styles and lively patterns for business, evening, vacation, or general wear. Prices $15 to 20 on the main floor rear.
Shoes offered in various English and cordovan styles with sizes and prices. Black calfskin English old model in sizes 7 and 8. Dark tan calf English type in sizes -8 and $8.50. Cordo calf snappy English shape in size -9. Fine cordovan plain toe at $10. Main floor rear.
Beautiful neglige shirts of tub silk with rich stripes and light cottons in tasteful patterns. Silk accessories in front right aisle priced at 85c and items priced around 2 dollars.
New smocks are Beauty-Brights for girls with glow of colds in a charming way. They are hand-smocked in attractive fashions with contrasting rose, green and blue shades. Made in fine saisette and crepe weaves, sizes 14 to 18, priced $4.50 and $5.50 on the second floor, Ida.
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