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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
17
Fifteen million hand grenades bound for the German army were rerouted after the armistice and converted into National War Savings banks. The War Department planned to sell the grenades as junk, but the Treasury Savings Division decided to preserve their souvenir value for schoolchildren.
National Chamber of Commerce President R. Ferguson, newly elected head of Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co, will speak at a Bridgeport Stratfield luncheon on Wednesday. He will address shipbuilding and harbor development, following his notable presentation at the national convention in St. Louis. Local chamber officials plan immediate engagement due to Ferguson’s rising influence.
Prague reports Czech team conceded a setback as Hungarian forces advance toward Slovakia. The situation in Slovakia is described as serious with the Hungarians holding key districts. Damage from the advance is placed at around 1.9 billion crowns, with losses mounting as the war continues.
At Antwerp on a June night American soldiers and local police clashed. Three policemen and two civilians were wounded by bullets fired during the melee. Several Americans were arrested, with one wounded. Court arraignments were to proceed Friday. bail set at 1500 dollars.
The article notes a new California style bathing suit adopted from San Diego and Coronado garments. It features a knitted straight tunic with attached tights, in black with white, rose, emerald, purple, and other trimmings.
A long catalog describes cotton and satin suits in black with colored facings, one piece styles, and various knit swimwear. It promotes cretonne pillows and sofa covers, muslin and voile drapes, silk gloves, bathing caps, and leather bound note books. Household items include gas irons, aluminum kettles, and insecticides for roses, all priced to attract shoppers.
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