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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
4
War era fashions bring active young men off sidelines with strong physiques. The New American Figure trend favors draped, wrinkle-free lines from broad shoulders to narrow waists. Local retailers showcase abundant models in styles, fabrics, patterns with values from 35 to 50 dollars on the main floor.
A Memory Book of graduation memories described as the finest gift and a handsome leather bound keepsake celebrating friendship and milestone achievement.
Good white pique skirts priced at 2 dollars each. A Record of School Days bound in cloth offered at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars. Gift editions of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam in cloth or leather from 0.50 to 3.50 dollars. Cramford Gaskell Lucile Owen Meredith titles, leather bindings around 2 dollars. Whittier Scott Emerson Tennyson in leather bound editions at 1.50 dollars. Main floor rear offers Chelsea Linen stationery for refined quiet appeal.
An advertisement exhorts daily hammock use with Spring breezes and sun baths. It promotes khaki and green hammocks with cushioned cotton tops, adjustable headrests, and canvas wind shields, plus stand mounts and porch awnings. Prices range from $8.50 to $29 for various hammock sets and accessories.
Breeze-cool waists of gossamer texture and genuine beauty. New, effective, dainty, excellent Georgette crepe and crepe de chine fabrics. Cool and charming in white or flesh tone with gentle decoration. A good big fine gathering special value at 2.95.
Excerpt describes smart gingham dresses that pair light cheery plaid with plain color, girdled or belted with fancy collars for distinctive beauty. They are new, graceful in line, well made, and valued, offered in colors including most favorites at $6.50 on the second floor.
Advertises boys wear for ages 8 to 18 in blue serge and pure wool suits with pleats, shorts, and patch pockets. Styles include slashed pockets, dad-style jackets, Palm Beach cloth outfits, khaki and striped galatea wash suits, and white shirts from sizes 24 to 14, all priced from $2.75 to $32 and offered in front basement displays.
June Victor records are ready featuring Homer, Gluck, Kreisler and other famed artists. The collection includes Baby Mine Sophie Breslau Caprice Poetic piano Alfred Cortot and more with prices from 1 to 2 dollars. Nearly 30 new tuneful selections on Howland Records, perfect and flawless, never played. Fourth floor.
From Japan a good-sized lot of beautiful service china offered at special prices. Each article is well weighted and finely decorated with graceful shapes. Berry sets bowls 6 saucers ice cream sets jelly and olive sets cheese and cracker dishes in three pretty patterns, hand decorated, priced from 95 cents to 3 dollars.
Readable sales copy lists a variety of down pillow sizes with low prices. Items include 18 by 24 inch for $4.50, 22 by 22 inch for $1.85, 20 inch round for $1. Also mentions 42 by 16 inch pillows and 18 by 28 inch cushions, aimed at beds and sofas.
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