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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
15
In a fragmented narrative, a woman recalls attempting to teach her husband Crittenden to open a door. The failed lesson triggers reflections on control, blame, and marital dynamics, ending with a resigned note on the persistent challenge of basic etiquette. The excerpt also notes a separate court report about a motor accident and a classical music reference in the same issue.
The text describes a bold fashion concept with strong contrast. It notes a brown hue and black accents, detailing a row of sleeves and finished pockets. The piece emphasizes smart mode and a refined, dramatic look.
Scattered notes describe chairs, mahogany furniture, Myrtle wood items from Coquille, candlesticks, bowls, crocks, and domestic goods. References to Gusbed down, Whitings grocery, fashion fabrics, laces, and curtains, with prices and shop names like Valehiid and Sons jewelry and Lenandos.
A special sale offers dresses from Latins, Taffelas, Crepe de Chine and Satin Georgette with beads and buckles. Many are former $50 to $65 items now priced at $25.00. Sizes range from 16 to 44, with many large sizes up to 324 percent. The sale aims to clear excess stock with high quality materials and several French model copies.
An advertisement promotes Read's plated ware with pure silver overlaid on solid white nickel silver for durability. The text lists numerous utensils and mentions prices ranging from $1.05 to $11.55, with items such as Dessert Knives and Spoons, Forks, and Butter Spreaders. Main floor.
A list of new titles with authors and prices including A Candle in the Wind by Mary Imlay Taylor and The Doilys of Rattles Liaw by Stover Clouston, various prices from $1.20 to $2.00. The display includes works by Conan Doyle, Gene Stratton Porter, Katharine Taylor Cavendish, and others.
A description of a heavy weave stocking in black white and gray with reinforced tall sash and stock, presented as a warm cold weather garment from Maun foot.
Hemmed Huck Towels and hemstitched towels discounted with prices from 29 to 75 cents. Linen squares 30 inches at 75 cents. Luncheon napkins 14 inches at 9 dollars? No, 9 dollars does not fit. Anchor sheets 81x90 inches at 2 ¼. Cloth of Gold fabric 36 inches wide at 28 cents. Blue Bird Mall linen 36 inches wide at 33 cents. Third floor.
The store recommends Sanitor sanitary specialties made by Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets. Aprons and bloomers are advised for daily protection, preventing dress wrinkling from body heat during travel or theatre. Available in the Corset Section on the second floor.
The October issue showcases fall and winter styles with price 25 cts. A coupon for 15 cts. off Standard patterns is included with each Quarterly. Also mentions Pattern Counter and Priscilla Fancy Work Magazine October Art Section.
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