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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
15
The column lists bright spring dishes and tips to replace heavy winter meals. Featured are Asparagus Salad with a paprika and tarragon vinaigrette, Viennese Carrots with butter sugar and parsley, and Rhubarb Tea Pie or sauce ideas. Also noted is a weekly wage award of $12.10 to Tobin Bavolacco for incapacity at Lake Toreado Boat Co.
The writer details contemplating lifts on war wives bans in Europe and letters to Harold about travel, then shifts to shopping at GW. Wair child and Sons for a tea set, observes Fairchilds price changes, and describes Alice Doyle's Main Street shop with lingerie and more. Also notes Lewandos cleaning shop, curtains, and a new Quality gas range from N. Buckingham.
An abstract fashion note describes a striking Paris inspired net creation featuring airy lines and a bold blue paillette waist, with a deep black tulle neck frill and a black satin hat adorned with ostrich plumage, symbolizing a dramatic couture statement.
Instructions present a trio of strawberry treats: strawberry shortcake with a rich short pastry crust, a strawberry float made with milk and meringue, and a strawberry sauce for ice cream. Recipes provide measurements for pastry dough, assembly steps, and chilling guidance for serving.
A state deputy was elected at yesterday's convention in Putnam, emphasizing a Connecticut rise in Knights of Columbus membership. Officers chosen unanimously include J. M Phillips as state secretary and John Iver as treasurer, with expansions across 62 councils and 7,561 insured members, marking a net gain of 2,06. The five-city membership totals list New Hartford 1578, Stamford 627, and others. The next convention will occur in New Haven.
Washington May 13 Di ciars of the War department explained that the agreement between the U S liquidating commission and British representatives covers only outstanding claims for war material production. Britain will pay 35 500 000 as a final net settlement and does not include transportation of troops or supplies or other cooperative efforts.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced that over 1000 temporary officers who joined for the war period will be released in the coming weeks. They will be replaced by reserve officers taking temporary commissions with a plan to remain until six months after peace is declared. Paris dispatch notes Canadian Premier Sir Robert Borden returning to Canada. Sir George E. Foster likely to head the Canadian delegation.
Attorney Charles W. Cramer of Wartford visited Judge Paul Lb. Miller in probate court yesterday regarding inheritance tax. The office, until the last legislative session, was known as the assistant tax commissioner of Connecticut.
Read Co Dining Room presents Tudor period and Jacobean Oak Sets in two toned mahogany and walnut. 10 piece and 9 piece configurations include buffets, china cabinets, dining tables, serving tables, and chairs with detailed carvings. Prices from 250 to 985 dollars reflect craftsmanship and durable materials.
An ad describes a new Summers rug in sizes 9 by 42, offering soft materials in bold blues dull grays and plain Grecian patterns. It suggests use in rooms, bedrooms, porches, or at the end of a bed, with options for light and dark color effects and attractive center motifs.
A catalog entry lists White Shoes For Women in styles canvas pumps military or French heels priced from 5.50 to 6.50, Kid Pumps at 9.00, Ultra Nubuck Pumps at 9.00, Canvas Oxford 7.00, Nubuck Oxford 8.00, Real Buck Oxfords 8.50, and canvas lace Oxfords 6.00 to 7.50, plus nubuck lace walking Oxfords at 10.00. It notes lace and button models in canvas nubuck and real buck with turn and welt soles and sizes from baby’s first steps up to size 8 for big girls.
There are linen fabrics in old rose lavender green Copenhagen blue and pink in medium weight. Each yard previously sold for 1.75 dollars. This item appears as a third-floor offering in a department, urging adding at least one linen dress to a woman’s wardrobe.
The article highlights slipover sweaters in breezy fabrics and fibre silks in bright colors suitable for summer. It lists men and children's options, including sleeveless slipovers, V necks, and two color combinations, with prices from 5 to 7.50 dollars, plus mohair scarfs and summer jewelry for men with collar pins and cuff buttons priced from 15 to 59 cents to 1 dollar.
The advertisement promotes a ventilating shade for porches or verandahs called Vudo, letting air pass while blocking sun. It claims rooms can be used as sleeping spaces at night and lists sizes from 4 ft wide to 12 ft wide. Also mentions electric irons, wax oil furniture polish, Borax products, and handkerchief window with bordered and white options priced from 25 to 75 cents.
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