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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
15
General von Hammerstein, a military adviser to the German delegation, opposed allowing Polish troops to pass through Germany. Marshal Foch overruled his position, insisting the troops travel through Germany as demanded, following a conference at Versailles.
In Howard Avenue neighbors Kray and Nagy clash after a dispute at 99 Howard Avenue. Judge Wilder sentenced Michael Jay Kray to jail and allowed Joseph Nagy to return home following an eme brazio. Nagy reportedly entered Kray's home with a wife in hand and manhandled, prompting self defense with a club amid a wood cutting axe reportedly seen.
Mrs Martha Stanislavski of Perth Amboy recounts severe female trouble with back pain dizzy spells and fainting. After three years she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained health, recommending it to others. The ad notes the remedy overcomes displacements inflammation irregularities back ache and nervous prostration in women.
At the Fairfield County M C A convention in South Norwalk Bridgeport figures were chosen for key posts. Edmund Walfe of First Bridgeport National Bank was named finance committee chair and Elliott Curtiss of Bridgeport Trust Co. heads the physical committee. Other officers include Judge John H. Light as chairman and Elliott P. Curties as clerk.
Fourteen local soldiers arrived home yesterday from overseas duty. Names and units include Private Lawren r No.1334 Bas Aero squadron. Private He B. Hine No.44-A 315th Field Artillery. Private Charles Melk No.4 LOL Field Artillery. Private Olaf Opstad No.50 Prospect Street Battery C 810th Field Artillery. Private James A. Golden Hill Street Battery Field Artillery. Mechanic Emil W. Stuart No.729 Brewster Street Battery E. Private Benjamin Meimick No.319 Capitol Avenue Battery. Private Arnoldo Baccanta No.144 North Washington Avenue Battery C. Private Thomas M. Kenney No.962 Gregory Street Battery E. Private John W. Wellson Westport Battery B. Private Michele Faustino No.352 Grand Street Battery F. Private Percy G. Moore North Washington Avenue Infantry A Kelly No.307 ry Cy 310th Mo 6163d in Otsego. Private Leland G. McDonald Now 44 River Street Milford Medical Detachment Stith Infantry Matoika. Private William B. Magner Bridgeport Supply Co 314th Infantry.
A Fort Trumbull Beach Hose Company auxiliary drive brought a piano to the firehouse in Devon after a visit by the ladies from the neighboring De von Hose Company. The social featured music, readings, and dancing with officers to be elected at the next meeting on June 3, while a separate Saturday class exhibition proceeds tonight at the high school auditorium to benefit the Bridgeport Salvation Army.
A rainy May week keeps shoppers away, so Che D Read CD presents a continued silk exhibit with same low prices. Featured facings include satins, taftas, foulards, crepes, and Georgettes on silk tables. Fancy foulards, Georgettes, Messalines, Crepe de Chine, plain Georgettes, and colored taffetas offered at substantial reductions from regular prices.
Advertisement for a duplex double glove called Gauntlet Slip-on in white tan dark gray and two brown shades. Describes driving wear with a wrist snap and a fine close fabric resembling genuine chamois. Priced at $1.65 on the main floor.
Macmillan's Pocket Editions offer the creme of literature. Nearly two hundred great works are within reach for readers. From The Arabian Nights and Homer to The Virginian by Owen Wister, fiction and essays priced at 30 cents. Well bound, good paper and print.
The ad highlights imitation shell combs in fan shapes and pointed forms priced from 450 to 650 dollars, paired with lace scarves for a coordinated look. It also markets silk summer gloves in white or gray and black, touting their cool, attractive appearance.
A compact catalog excerpt lists white skirts for general and sports wear in Gabardines and plain weaves, natural linens of high quality, pockets with pearl buttons, and a few striped patterns priced around $10 to 0.85. Also mentions Oriental appearance items and a Vanity Chest with cosmetic pieces. A sample midday tea room menu is included with items like soup and pie.
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