Fair Price Dry Goods Committee Appointed in Connecticut
Commissioner Scoville announced the first committee for the dry goods trade in Connecticut. Appointees include George A. Gay and Joseph T. McWeeney of Hartford, Walter Malley of New Haven, Archibald Mitchell Jr. of Norwich, Charles Cook of Derby, S A Goldsmith of New London, McMillan Stores of New Britain, and Ives Upham of Meriden, among others. A meeting of the committee is to be arranged at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Robert Scoville
George A. Gay
Joseph T. McWeeney
Joseph F. Knowles
Samuel Chamberlain
Walter II. Malley
Jurry Shartenberg
Charles M. Walker
Adolph Mendel
New Thaven
George J. Goulden
W. Tate
John R. Hughes
William
Jones
Waterbury
Archibald Mitchell Jr
Porteus and Mitchell
Norwich
Graham
James Histop Company
New London
Charles “A A. Cook
Howard and Barber Company
Derby
S.A. Goldsmith
S. A. Goldsmith Company
McMillan
McMillan Stores, Inc
New Britain
E. Stane and Son
Danbury
Charles J. Upham
Ives, Upham and Rand Company
Meriden
Scoville
Shipyard workers threaten to strike in New York area
Ten thousand shipyard workers in Brooklynn Queens Staten Island and New Jersey under the International Association of Machinists ultimatum demand a 25 percent wage increase and a 44 hour week to start October 1 or face a noon Saturday strike. They say current pay is 60 cents an hour and notes a shift back from 44 to 48 hours weekly with overtime pay. If workers quit, helpers riggers pipe fitters boilermakers steam fitters crane operators and pattern makers will join. Election of officers for the United Brotherhood of Way Employes and Railway Shopmen Laborers convention in Detroit was postponed until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklynn
Queens
Staten Island
New Jersey
International Airaeceiation of
Detroit
United Brotherhood ‘of Way
How a Younger Girl Suffered
Brooklyn becomes the setting as a mother reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helping her 15 year old daughter who suffered backache dizziness and loss of appetite after months of illness and a doctor’s care. Five bottles restored health and weight gain, the mother endorses the remedy to other families. Special medical advice requested from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lydia E. Dinkham
Woman Named Morale Officer for U S Troops
Mrs. Thomas HM Larke known as Mother Larke of Berkeley California has been notified by Gen Hunter Liggett of her appointment as special assistant morale officer of the western department of the U S army. She will aid in the welfare and contentment of enlisted men and organized the Berkeley women’s home defense corps during the war.
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Thomas HM. Larke
Mother Larke
Berkley
Cal
Hunter Liggett
Western Department
WU. S. Army
Marine Corps Band To Be Heard Here Concert Series Planned
Leader First Lieutenant Felix Ferdinando of the 13th Regiment band United States Marine Corps arranged a series of concerts and dances to be held at the Armory. The 65‑piece band recently returned from overseas after 15 months, has performed in Paris at Pershing Stadium and received praise from President Poincare and General Pershing. The engagements will span New England with Bridgeport slated for several Saturdays.
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Felix Ferdinando
United States Marine Corp
Armory
Pershing
Paris
Raymond Poincare
France
General Pershing
Mayor Asks Government For Bridgeport Sales Bureau
Mayor Wilson sent a request to the War Department for a branch sales bureau in Bridgeport to distribute Army food stores. He cited Bridgeport as an important industrial center aiding the war effort and its strategic location for southern New England distribution. If approved, a federal food and clothing sale station would operate with storage costs borne by the government.
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Bridgeport
War Department
Wilson
New England
Eight More Marines Accepted at Local Recruiting Station
At the Marine Corps recruiting station on Fairfield avenue yesterday seven local men and one from Massachusetts were accepted. Names listed include Julius Blackman, Frank H. Canfield, Isadore M. Chaiklin, John Gillance, Faye A. Clark, Raymond J. Moran, Carl Anderson, and Walter F. Baker with roles spanning general service, musician, and aviation.
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United States Marine Corps
Fairfield Avenue
Massachusetts
Marine Corps
Julius Blackman
Pembroke Street
Frankh. Canfield
French Street
Isadore M. Chaiklin
Lee
John Gillance
Fremont Street
Faye A. Clark
Westville
Mass
Raymond J. Moran
East Washington Avenue
Carl Anderson
Seaview Avenue
Walter F. Baker
Barnum Avenue
Coal Arrives in Harbor with Barges to Local Dealers
Seventeen barges of coal consigned to local dealers arrived in the harbor yesterday. Two tugs left part of their tow in the outer harbor while they broke the barges bound for this city in. They later departed with the remaining barges consigned to cities down east.
Summer Hours for Local Store Announced
The store will open at 8 30 AM daily and close at 5 PM each day. Saturdays extend closing to 9 PM.
Tailored garments combining style and practical rainproofing
A description praises tailored wear that blends sharp appearance with service. It notes garments are long enough to cover a man well yet hang gracefully and suit both walking and driving. They protect knees when driving and feature a rainproof finish that sheds water without sacrificing looks.
Fresh Boyrens Suits Promised Amid Incomplete Deliveries
A clothing ad notes two lots of boys suits priced at 7.50 and 10.00, in dark mixtures with Norfolk style coats and lined trousers. The seller warns sizes 6,7,14,17 are scarce due to incomplete shipments from tailors.
LaGrecque Corsets Promise Proper Fitting Gowns
LaGrecque corsets are advertised to fit gowns and preserve graceful lines while shaping the figure hygienically. The notice lists multiple models with prices from 3 to 7.50 and notes men’s suits for $7.50 to $10, all on the basement level, second floor.
Table Silver Deals At Great Prices
Silver pieces offered in large quantities with savings on teapot sets coffee pots bowls and trays. Includes ten place settings with utensils and accessories plus vases bowls and cheese dishes. Rogers A-1 chests and dozens of small serving pieces at substantial discounts. Prices drop from regular to sale figures across a wide range of tableware.
Rich Beaded and Velvet Bags for Autumn Attire
An advertisement extols rich beaded bags in colors and unique designs and chiffon velvet bags in brown blue taupe and black. It highlights intricate frames old Dutch silver effects and composition pieces with a focus on eye catching color contrast and service. Prices range beaded bags fifteen seventy five to sixty five twenty five velvet bags five fifty to nineteen oh five. Left aisle front.
Curtains and Rich Portieres for Autumn Refresh
Crisp new curtains Scotch lace offered at $1.50 and $2 each with three yard length and overlock edge. Rich portieres in mercerised finish priced $7.50 to $29 in rose tan brown or green. Couch covers in Roman stripe or tapestry patterns priced $2 to $8.50. Third floor.
Silk stockings offered in multiple styles and prices
An advertisement markets silk stockings in various qualities and colors. Prices range from $1 to $3 with options in pure thread silk, full fashion, and cordovan hues. Special fiber silk stockings with lisle tops highlighted. listing notes left aisle rear.
Baby wear sale runs through second floor display
Thoughtful display of infant clothing offers Bishop dresses in sizes 6 months to 2 years from $1 to $5 and matching petticoats 85 cents to $2. Flannelette gertrude petticoats 65 cents to $1, white flannel gertrudes $2.25 to $3.50. Pretty white kimonos 65 to 75 cents. Cashmere sacks and nightingales $1 to $5. New caps in Dutch and flaring styles 50 cents to $2.50. Beaver cloth caps $2 to $3 for older children. Creep ers and rompers in chambray and gingham for play. Second floor display, many with smocking and embroidery.
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Fair Price Dry Goods Committee
RTHUR
U. S
Thomas H. Uarke
Marine Corps Band
13Th Regiment
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Bridgepo
Rogers A-1
Flannelette
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