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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
14
Advice warns standard soaps and sham poos strip the scalp and dry hair. Malsified coconut oil shampoo, pure and greaseless, cleanses hair and scalp with a few teaspoons and creates rich lather. It leaves hair silky and manageable, available cheap at drug stores for family use.
Yesterday afternoon in Criminal Superior Court Judge James H. Webb sentenced multiple defendants including John Ricklets alias Anderson of Brooklyn to six to ten years in state prisons for burglarizing Fouls Cushner’s home on June 30. Ricklets had prior sentences in Sing Sing Elmira and Trenton. Several others received varying penalties for highway robbery burglary and statutory yurrghury with fines and short terms.
New York Sept 10 International president of the United Cloth Cap and Hat Makers union Max Zaritsky was cited for contempt by Federal Judge Trieber in the U S district court. He and 12 striking cap makers face charges for violates a temporary injunction in a strike at seven local hat factories. The citations are returnable Oct 3. Also Montreal Sept 10 Canadian Pacific Ocean service announces a direct Montreal to Christiania line for summer and Christiania to West St John N B in winter with one freight steamer monthly.
New York September 10 Michael Gilhooley a 14 year old Belgian waif continues his pattern of stowaways to America on an Army transport He reached Ellis Island again after a third failed adoption attempt He says his father died before the war and his mother was killed by a German shell A Doughboy collection raised about 150 to 800 for his voyage funds and care.
Maurice Bailey age 15 from Jackson Maine returned from World War I service a stowaway who rode a transport to France. He helped load wounded officers and a colonel to safety during Chateau Thierry and the St Mihiel push. He was gassed and spent time in hospital before coming home under Red Cross care. Knights of Columbus Park City council to hold annual meeting with officers to be elected.
A Bridgeport letter describes the Beardsley Park pageant this week with 1,000 local participants under the Bridgeport Community Service Commission. The writer notes talent and community involvement, shares observations on fashion and shopping, and mentions plans to respond to letters.
Betty confesses to Bess that she plans to marry Jack Langley, after a candid ride along the lake front and a living room confidant exchange. Bess approves, cautions secrecy, and vows to see Jack first, while Betty promises not to reveal the engagement for a long time.
Elizabeth Fenner specialist offers permanent removal of hair on ladies' faces by electric needle process. Also treats warts and moles with eyebrow shaping services. Located with absolute privacy in Bridgeport at 200 Conn Nat Bank Rd. Building.
The store offers dressing sacques in pink blue and lavender flowered lawn and white lawn designs with neat collars and belts. Long kimonos feature self material belts and large collars with embroidered scallops. Prices from 1.79 to 1.89 dollars.
Women awaiting large sizes will be glad to hear the new stock of fine rib underwear with round or V-necks. Some pieces feature ribbon tape shoulder straps and lace trimming. Tight knee length. Priced at 65 ets.
Lisle stockings for women in black available in large sizes with some having a seam at the back. Silk lisle options include gray cordovan champagne and white with a back seam. Balbriggan stockings offered in heavy weight full fashioned. Prices range from 19 to 55 ets.
Cotton men's hose in black and several colors offered at 15 cents each. some pairs may have slight imperfections.
A black or tan shoe in smoked horsehide or the same model in black and tan for younger children. Sizes 6 to 12 offered. Described as strong and durable with soft pliable uppers, medium heavy soles, broad toes. Confirmed as a comfortable option for growing feet.
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