Decorated for Service During World War
English women who dedicated five years to war relief are profiled. Lady Ampthill, formerly Lady Margaret Lygon, daughter of the Earl of Beauchamp, served in yeomanry and nursing for Great Britain’s forces and entertainment for Indian troops. She earned the Order of the British Empire for home front service and the Crown of India for work among Indian fighters.
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London
Lady Ampthill
Margaret Lygon
Earl of Beauchamp
Great Britain
Indiana
Order of the British Empire
Order of the Crown Aft India
Rummage Sale by Milford D A R Success
Milford D A R members report a successful rummage sale on October 10 netting over 159 dollars. Proceeds aid French orphans cared for by Milford chapter and fund scholarships. Committee chair Mrs Robert Morris led the effort with active help from Mrs George I Stanford Mrs Percy W Hine Mrs George B Clark Mrs E B Malpass and Mrs Cecil Trowbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Freelove Baldwin Stowe
Ways and Means
Robert Morris
George I. Stanford
Percy W. Hine
George B. Clark
E. EB. Malpass
Cecil Trowbridge
Cards for New Voters in Twelfth District
Registrar William Lounsbury will issue ecards at the Twelfth District Republican club meeting next Thursday evening to instruct young men on eligibility to vote. Those cardholders sworn in at city hall before selectmen on September 25 or 27 will take the elector's oath. Bridgeport voters away from home or with changed addresses should check preliminary lists at City Hall Room 3 to ensure their names appear. corrections will be made next week and missing names will bar voting.
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Registrar of Voters
William Lounsbury
Twelfth District
Republican Club
City Hall
Bridgeport
Registrars’ Office
Autumn coats debut at low prices on second floor
A shopper notes surprising Autumn stock and affordable coats, finding stylish Polo cloth and silver tone designs at $35. She expresses doubt yet optimism about variety and color choices, describing loose and straightline models with pleats and big buttons. The scene unfolds on the store's second floor.
Refined women's black shoes and Stetson hats on sale
Women’s refined black shoes offered with emphasis on comfort and value. Stetson hats praised for longevity color stability and style, with prices noted as 8 and 5 dollar ranges and new blocks and colors available on the main floor.
What style suit suits you sir
What style suit suits you sir Nice stockings of small cost For silken appearance combined with cost of cot ton fiber silk Splendid luster fine smooth fit Have lisle top and sole and are rich cordovan hue 75c Excellent black lisle stockings of light weight and graceful lines 75c Left aisle rear
Necklaces and footwear described with multiple fabrics
A cluttered ad highlights pearllike necklaces boasting luster and durability, plus a range of footwear and coats. It touts fabric variety, color harmony with seasons, and values from $6.50 to 50, with shipping and display mentions of aisles and floors.
High cut shoes appeal to children and mothers
The ad promotes high cut shoes for children with various styles including tan and black patent leathers, button and lace options, cloth tops, priced from 4 to 6 dollars. It notes strong child appeal and a special attractiveness noted by mothers, with items available on the main floor or rear sections.
Cleverest new vanity cases debut in leather and silk
Cleverest vanity cases are described as novel and distinctive items. They inspire delight and satisfaction in carrying them, offered in blue purple brown and black, with impressive overall appearance and equipment, covered with leather or silk.
Right shoes for real boy item listing
Right shoes for real boy describing black calfskin and tan grain bluchers with chrome sole. Prices range from $5 to $6.50, featuring various toe shapes and widths.
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Boy
Toilet table aids and children's toothbrushes sale
Aints: Efficient aids for toilet table including toothbrushes with transparent handles priced 25c and 35c. A four-row crate of toothbrushes offered at 40c. Children's special toothbrushes priced 13c and 20c.
Hair nets and other grooming items catalog list
Fragments describe hair nets in fringe or cap shapes with shades white or gray, sewing machine accessories, brushes, curlers, tooth powders, soaps and toiletries with prices. Mentions Madam Hallman hair curlers, West electric curlers, Djer Hiss tale, Lady Mary tale, Mennen talcum, Fornhan toothpaste, Cuticura soap, Woodbury’s soap, Danderine, Odorono, Listerine, Carbona, cleaning fluid. Center aisle front.
Dorset embroidery and belting price list note
Dorset cover embroideries priced at 39 cents and 39 cents. The text mentions Lindsay choosing supporters who are staunch and adjustable, with sizes from tiny for babies to regulation for women. It also references Featherbone glideline belting in black or white, curved or straight, priced around 25 cents, and a mention of Steward.
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Lindsay
Steward
Four wheelers and football gear on fourth floor sale
Roller skates with two wheels and four wheelers for boys and girls shown at $2.50 and $3. The catalog lists ball bearing fabrics and lace patterns, cambric edges, ecru laces, and curtains. Football pants jerseys and soccer balls priced from $3 to $15 and shoes from $5 to $7. Fourth floor.
Victrola XIV Ad Promises Family Appeal and Value
An advertisement touts the Victrola XIV as a cabinet mahogany instrument of large size with full family appeal. It emphasizes personalized music, durable tuning, and convenience, priced at 200 dollars.
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Victrola
Fittings for Your Menfolk at Alain Floor
Fittings for your menfolk with neglige shirts in cheerful colors from $2.90. Striped or plain fabrics in good colors. Mercerised isle socks in tan gray cordovan black. Handkerchiefs in soft fabric with a clover stripe at 35 cents. Alain Floor.
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Lsle
Boys Suits In Corduroy And Rich Appearance Models
A newspaper item advertises boys suits in corduroy for 8.50 and a richer look suit at 9.00. Both feature waistline models with finned trousers and are sized 8 to 15. Front basement location noted.
Velvet hats in colors for sale at $3 each
Velvet hats priced at three dollars. available in black and navy brown red sand and other shades. Styles range from small shapes to wide brim sailors, described as attractive and suitable for immediate and future service.
Milford Officials Dine At Indian River Rest
Milford Oct 10 Officials from the Milford Police Department court attaches town officers and invited guests dined at South’s Indian River East for the annual banquet last night with eight tables set. Guests included Judge Omar W. Platt Judge J D Brown Jr Deputy George J Smith the Board of Police Commissioners and First Selectman Manley J Cheney.
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Milford
South
Indian River East
Omar W. Platt
J.D. Brown, Jr
George J. Smith
Board of Police Commissioners
First Selectman
Manley J. Cheney
Cheney
Platt
Brown
Smith
Clarke
Royden
Phalen
Askam
Warner
H. W. Clark
J. M. Meher
Unfilled steel orders rise for fourth straight month
New York October 10 Unfilled orders of the U S Steel corporation on September 30 stood at 6 284 638 tons up 175 235 tons from August 30 The increase marks the fourth consecutive month of gains since the May low of 4 282 310 tons reported for May.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Avia tor pilots vest praised for riders protection
If you don t go up in the air you may still wear an avia tors vest with advantage. Great protection for motor cyclists and car drivers whether for pleasure or business. Many salvaged discolored vests priced lower but with extra value five dollars.
Bargains in Stationery Supplies Highlighted
The ad lists discounted stationery items with prices at 39 cents each, noting clean stock in soiled boxes. Describes various colors and envelope styles including regulation letter size in multiple shades. Mentions origin from Hurd and Reblin's, with each sort valued at 75 cents but offered at 39 cents due to box damage.
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Britzghawie
Opticians
State St
E. Main St
Sirlein & Porter
Blade
Sarab
Lageot, Veel
Veal
Fruits & Vegetables
Milford D. A. R. Success
Teft
Belters
Kuppenheimer
Malu
Madam H Llman
West
Madame Doyle
Djer Hiss Tale
Lady Mary Tale
Mennen
Dr. Lyon
Fornhan
Cuticura
Woodbury’s Soap
Ltc
Danderine
Secatt's
Aisie
Dorset
Wright & Ditson
Baby
Victrola XIV
Alain Floor
Indian River Rest
Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Hurd
Reblin
Malin
Howland Dry Goods
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