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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
3
A vivid catalog of white footwear from linen oxfords to nubuck pumps outlines dozens of styles for summer wear. It lists cloth and leather options, high and low heels, and casual canvas options with Neolin soles, emphasizing coolness and ease for pairing with dresses or voiles.
Beginning Monday June 16 the store will close daily at 5 and on Saturdays at 9. It will open at 8 30 a m each weekday and Saturday morning.
Summer stockings of fine beauty advertise silk and lisle options for women and children. Full fashioned silk lisle stockings come in white and black with prices from 65 cents to four dollars. Also listed are silk boot stockings and fine ribbed children’s stockings in white or black with modest prices.
Pretty dress for graduating features Georgette crepe and crepe de chine gowns in net trims. Dresses priced from $15 to $23 in sizes 44 through 48. shown on the second floor, offering many styles to suit young graduates and their mothers.
A catalog notes small cost jewelry including a 15 inch pearl necklace at 1.75 with uniform luster from a chemical process. Welcome lockets in sterling silver priced 2.75 to 4, brooches at 1.65, collapsible bag frames 5Sc, all offered alongside varied styles and price range up to 8 pounds.
White canvas oxfords for men described as smart English type with a welted sole and broad heel. Prices listed include white canvas laced shoes with rubber sole and heel at $3 and white canvas oxfords with rubber sole and heel at $3. Item noted as located in the left aisle rear.
Advertises customizable open stock dinnerware sets with flexible piece counts and pattern choices. Highlights porcelain quality, gold borders, and several pattern options with prices ranging from 22.30 to 67.00, noting various borders and finishes and a fourth floor location.
The tale In Secret follows Evelyn Brith as she uncovers a hidden affair within the Censor's office and confronts hardship to reveal the secret. A romance and adventure story praised for its voice and pacing.
Balmy weather foresees hot days and Air-O-Weave fabric as the solution. The store touts Air-O-Weaves as unusually designed summer garments that stay cool and hold their shape through wear. Prices listed at $20 and $25 on the main floor.
Warranty deeds list transfers for Adolf Sherman to Ivan H. Bradl ey and others across Fifth Wells Whitney Nutmeg Summer and Revere streets. Leases and mortgages show transactions involving Sylvester Poli Harry Savin Bridgeport Hotel and others. Detected legal actions include attachments against Brenis law Fitenowics and Olga Wileno wics and a Remington Arms suit. Distinguished Service Cross awards announced for Lt Clarence W. Geer Torrington and corporals Bradley Breeman.
Service Week plans include Welcome Home events for the 26th Division with transportation for wounded veterans and their families to sacred concerts on June 29 and to the parade and July 4 fireworks. The Motor Transport committee seeks car loans for two days, with coordinators Frank Staples and Helmer Havens. Applications due by June 37 for June 29 and by July 2 for July 4. Boxing and trap shooting are listed as afternoon attractions.
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