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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
3
Bare legs are the custom throughout the se regions, probably not one in five of the poor wear stockings and many go without sandals or shoes, except wooden sped strapped on bare feet. Adult women bare legged and barefooted are seen everywhere, in the country and in Warsaw and other large cities.
The supreme council at the Paris peace conference grants the Austrian peace delegation two additional days to submit their answer to one term of the peace. The new deadline moves to Tuesday as the time for presentation is extended.
Boston, Sept. 4. Sheriff Gary of United States Steel urged quick restoration of trade with Germany and Austria to stabilize exchange and gain access to German and Austrian goods. He warned of fierce global commercial struggle and warned that Bolshevism could be checked by work and fair conditions, proposing injunctions to curb improper capital action without punishing owners, and emphasizing accountability of individuals.
Washington Sept. 4 The Associated Press reports Senator Underwood of the Interstate Commerce Committee urged establishing a government commission with powers to fix railroad wages and transportation rates. He did not specify backing for the Interstate Commerce Commission or the Cummins bill to ban strikes, stressing public interest for a wage board.
Hartford Sept 4 A popular motion of a street railway commission of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce was approved by its executive committee and informally approved by the public utilities commission. The chamber will study street trolley problems with membership to be announced later.
Favorite of many girls for school wear praised for laundry ease and durability. White middies in firm fabric with long sleeves and colored collars, sizes 6 to 18, priced from 1.75 to 3.50. Navy serge middies and special embroidered options with collars and yokes range 4.50 to 7.50. Navy or plaid pleated skirts with attached waists and all wool box-pleat skirts in navy shades priced 6 to 7.50. Second floor.
Boys' dandy corduroys priced at 13.50 feature brown durable corduroy with dual trouser sets for school and other wear, plus a good Norfolk jacket. Sizes 7 to 16, with additional blouses and corduroy pieces in assorted colors. Located in the front basement.
Advertising copy offers boys shoes in sizes 1 to 6 with long wear. Tan elk bluchers priced at $5, gunmetal or cherry tan calfskins at $6 to $6.50. Describes shoes as manly and sturdy. Located on the main floor rear.
A French pearl collection arrives showcasing a variety of necklaces priced for ladies to choose two or three pieces. The display emphasizes the beauty and desirability of the pearled jewelry and invites readers to appreciate the elegant assortment.
An advertisement presents the Howland personal toilet service offering hair dressing advice, scalp treatment, facial massage, and skin care. It emphasizes courteous personal attention, manicuring, refreshing shampoo, and prompt, patient service for children and mothers, with a range of switches and transformations for women.
Hats of felt beaver velvet for girls and youths include Shanter charm. Velvet one color or two color, fine beaver hats, felts droop or brim up, tams adjustable. Helmet like felt in red brown or black at 3.50. Special beaver velvet velours tam prices range 2 to 8.50. Second floor sale while supply lasts.
The notice lists attractive footwear for girls in sizes 8 4 to 11 and 11 14 to 2. Several calfskin and patent leather options are priced from 3 50 to 6 50, including pony cut, buttoned cloth tops, and laced calfskin styles. Stain floor rear.
Boston Sept 4 The board of directors at the quarterly meeting placed the common stock of the American Woolen company on a 7 per cent basis by declaring a dividend of 3 4 per cent. The company recently paid 4 per cent dividends.
Harald Reynolds, seven, remains in Stamford Hospital with a fractured skull and multiple injuries after an automobile driven by Philip Sitberman plowed across a sidewalk and through a plate glass window. The boy was caught in front of the car as it sped through the window.
Soldiers sailors and marines are urged to seek information and aid on land allotment bonus insurance travel pay and related matters from the special secretary in the city YY. The secretary is devoting full time including evenings to service and will be on duty in the lobby.
A former patient recounts lengthy stomach treatment ending with a diagnosis of gall stones and surgery. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, he gained 16 pounds and says it relieves catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, claims to cure many stomach and liver ailments, and offers a money back guarantee.
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