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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Bitro-Phosphate from Hartigan Bros to help thin people gain flesh and strength. It claims the organic phosphate refuels nerves, increases weight, and improves health, with testimonials like Georgia Hamilton’s gain of 15 pounds. Caution warns against use by those not desiring weight gain.
A list of Bridgeport soldiers and support personnel returning from overseas includes Privates George C Mitsakalis Henry Lemay and others, with addresses on Main Street Water Street Lafayette Street and more. The notice lists units such as 49th Infantry, Ordnance Casualty, Engineer Casualty and M T C among many. The roll names numerous civilians aiding Red Cross and a nurse Emma Cunningham and a hospital staff, with locations across Bridgeport Milford and Fairfield.
An inquest by Coroner Fhelan investigated the death of Frank Schneider who died from injuries after his motorcycle crashed into a telegraph pole on Huntington Turnpike. Testimony cited that Schneider was about 15 miles per hour and that a passing attempt led to the fatal crash. Mrs Wheeler and Miss Deering, riding behind, described the skid and collision as the bike struck the pole en route home to Huntington. Further witnesses were to be heard the next morning.
Blabon, a progressive maker of linoleum, introduces seamless heavy durable flooring with burlap back and cheerful color. Real linoleum comes in two top sizes at special Mill End Sale prices, with 42 by 6 and 9 by 19-50 regular 13 50 sale 6 75 third floor.
For service in room where beauty and color are prized special Axminster rugs at 35 dollars. Colorful, soft, deep, lustrous, with smallallover and Oriental patterns. Also Hodges wool and fiber rugs for dining or bedroom 8 1 4 by 10 1 2 feet, durable and strong with medallion centers and two toned designs.
On the fourth floor the Mill End savings shine with Mule Team Borax at 10c and many economy offers. The display features luggage bags with steel frames and large capacities, plus a wide range of dinnerware, china, glassware, and household items offered at substantial discounts from regular prices. The sale highlights include durable luggage and a variety of china and kitchen pieces, with many items priced well below typical costs.
Summer outfittings for men and women described with durable light designs and affordable prices. Details include silk socks, four in hands, fiber silk shirts, women’s stockings, cotton union suits, and soft lisle garments. Main floor rear store section highlights regular and sale prices.
A vintage ad touts ready to wear suits at $24.75 with models in tropical weight fabrics by Kuppenheimer. It highlights air weave palm beach options, light colors, and affordable pricing from $11.75 to $18 for various suit styles, plus summer flannel trousers and raincoats at special prices.
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