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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
3
Brussels reports that Belgian delegates in Paris negotiating over the 1899 treaty revision are close to sealing a Belgian Dutch alliance. Belgium would grant military guarantees to Holland, with nationalist and Catholic papers harshly criticizing the plan.
The ad extols Lifebuoy as more than a cleanser. It emphasizes a pure healthy odor and health to the skin, noting millions of pores collect dust and dirt and must be kept clean and open. The lather is described as reaching into the face to protect daily.
Fourteen member Mountain Welsh Male Choir to perform Monday night at the Casino after the Board of Education refused use of the high school auditorium. The group, on their fourth tour of America, will present native and classical selections with pieces chosen by request.
On October 15 the market showed hesitation amid monetary and industrial conditions with intermittent short selling. Call loans moved from 14 percent to 18 percent by day end as turnover remained below yesterday. Chandler Motor and Bethlehem Winter set new high records but steels and equipment lagged with only slim gains. Sales totals reached about 18,346,099 dollars.
Japanese Geisha girls in Honolulu ended a brief strike and will earn $1.50 an hour, a 50 cent raise. Tea garden proprietors will pass the cost to patrons citing higher living costs. Rice has risen several dollars per sack.
New York October 15 A wireless message from the captain of the steamer Chicago reports that 19 first class passengers 18 second class and 102 third class were rescued from the burning Venezia liner in mid ocean. The Chicago will dock here Saturday.
Returns compiled today show the Communist party listed on a local ballot for the first time running on a Soviet government platform. The three candidates averaged fewer than a handful of votes each as the total turnout reached about 14 000.
Army stores sales to civilians authorized by Secretary Baker. Orders must be placed locally with delivery to consumers at retail prices. Announcement notes distribution and price controls across military outlets.
Vienna experiences exhausted supply today with no expected restock until next week. Officials warn residents to conserve essentials while wholesalers report delayed shipments and dwindling inventories.
There’s money’s worth in Double Service with a Howland Double-Service suit for boys. Two pairs of trousers double life and usefulness, with one pair for regular wear and one for special occasions. A range of woolen suits sizes 9 to 18 priced from 15 to 25 dollars, with a special 22.50 option featuring double knees and double seat, in the front basement.
Rich clocks that keep time are featured in a special gathering. The mahogany pieces boast elegance and finish with a range of sizes for any spot. One day models cost 3.25 to 3.50 dollars and 8 day models 5 to 27.50. Alarm clocks in nickel cases run 1.83 to 3.75 dollars. Left aisle, rant.
Handies for notion baskets described as rust proof safety pins tracing wheels and carpet binding items. Listings include Parisian hair wavers bone bodkins steel bodkins lacquered items and various small hardware priced per dozen or piece. Also notes colored tape elastic and mourning pins with quantities and prices.
Learn to knit or crochet with a patient teacher offering free instruction. Classes cover a variety of warm, pretty items for personal use or gifts. Enroll promptly on the third floor as seats fill quickly. Participants only pay for needed yarns.
Shoes described as graceful and carefully made to convey womanliness come in several styles. Black kid with long vamp and military heel, mahogany calfskin slim vamp, black kid with medium round toe, patent calfskin long vamp, black cloth top, dark brown kid medium toe. Main floor rear.
A showcase of satin organdy and Georgette collars and cuff sets. Includes roll and sailor collars and vestees, offered at two bargain prices 19c and 50c though normally selling from 39c to $1. Center aisle, front.
A list of recent books featuring mystery and adventure includes The Girl of Oz Valley by Robert Watson a Canadian life tale with mystery $1.50 Not All the King's Horses by George Agnew Chamberlain a diplomat narrated drama $1.75 The Middle Temple Murder by J S Fletcher unraveling a newsroom murder $1.60 Shorty McCabe Gets the Hail by Sewell Ford breezy humorous tales $1.75 The Blue Moon by David Anderson $1.60 The Immortal Flame by Marie Petersen $1.60 King Lardner titles included Own Your Own Home and The Yellow Typhoon by Harold MacGrath with murder theft and fast moves across Manila and the Adirondacks $1.60
Advert shows lighter blankets that beat cold with wool and air filled teazling. Cotton blankets mimic wool warmth, offering sizes from 54 by 76 inches to 72 by 80, with borders in pink blue or tan. Prices range from 2.25 to 16.50, featuring cotton warp, wool filling, and plaid designs through the line.
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