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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
3
Devon Red Cross workers failed to finish garments at yesterday's Devon Union Church meeting. A second work session will be held next Monday afternoon to complete the tasks and possibly adjourn for the summer. The event followed reports of ongoing fundraising and coordination among local associations.
Casey and Hurley were awarded the general contract for a new four story fireproof building for the Bridgeport Christian Union to be built at Ma and Thomas streets. Construction starts immediately and must finish within 185 working days. Plans by Bridgeport architect J. Caldwell call for administration offices a chapel reading rooms and two dormitories for 150 plus spaces plus industrial rooms for 40 men on the upper floors.
A New Haven recruiting substation will begin a Fairfield county tour Friday. Red Brunnerman will lead the effort with posters and literature to persuade young men to enlist and help keep the navy at full strength.
Special report in Airfield May 13 states Warden George W W Larson will wage a fall spring campaign against unlicensed dogs. He doubts more than half the town dogs are licensed and plans fines of seven dollars plus costs per conviction. Several dogs have been sent to the state gas laboratory in New Haven, with others in the local pound.
New England subscriptions to the Victory Liberty loan total more than 400 million dollars, filed with the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. Officials anticipate a further rise before final figures are compiled on May 24. The district quota in the campaign ended Saturday stood at 375 million dollars.
Elizabeth Stone of 421 Bishop Avenue was painfully injured yesterday afternoon when struck by a trolley on her way to school. She was taken home by Emergency ambulance for care. Workmen began removing a portion of the Astor Hotel encroaching on John Street yesterday, pausing after significant progress with 30 days to complete removal, owner R. R. M. Judson notified.
Pastel shades enrich hats with soft tints used beyond ribbons in marines, feather ornaments, flowers, ostrich decorations, Georgette, fancy braid, Milan hemp, Leghorn, and straw braids. Hats range from $7.50 and up, featuring black straw and wavy blue felt, balancing practicality with grace.
A fragment highlights beauty and charm through needlework and dress, noting how embroidery adds satisfaction and contentment. The brief mentions small sacks and dresses as examples of this craft’s appeal.
An advertisement lists inlaid linoleum, straight-line and hardwood floors priced by the square yard at 1.5 dollars for fiberlin substitute, 59 cents. Rugs include Congoleum patterns, and Corkoline rugs offered in 6 by 9 foot sizes in blue gray and green Japanese designs.
Rich new wool velour offered at 4 and 4.50 dollars. Sourced in widths around fifty four inches, the fabrics are promoted as comfortable and effective for twill skirts suitable for summer wear. Distinctive and fine texture highlighted.
A sale note lists colored corner kerchiefs described as men s good durable full size linen handkerchief. Item located on the main floor, rear basement area.
Readable listings describe suits at lowered prices across multiple models. Mentions discounted ranges from twenty one to twenty five dollars, with Finest suits previously forty five to sixty dollars. Defects in text limit clarity but indicate a broad sale of garments and accessories.
Big roomy aprons offer protection while at work. Described as sturdy, with bungalow and coverall styles and elastic backs in sizes from medium to extra large, priced at one dollar. Available on the second floor.
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