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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
3
Washington reports detail claims by Thomas Roil a certified accountant that Americans met with Mexican leader Carranza in 1917 to influence fiscal and administrative policy. Roil and others alleged officials close to Carranza aided reform efforts while denying corruption.
Washington September 23 a railroad reorganization bill will be reported this session by the Interstate Commerce Committee Representative Mondall Major is floor leader promising action as to final passage before the committee Cliftera Thome Chicago representing shippers warned that rate increases would hurt freight movements and parties favored private operation pending continuation of government guaranty until normal peace conditions return.
Milford September 23 The Ladies Aid Society will meet in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon to plan the annual harvest festival set for October. The event, a longtime fall function featuring exhibits of vegetables fruits homemade bon bons a mystery booth and an orange tree, draws many out of town guests and includes evening harvest suppers and entertainment.
A display highlights a remarkable assortment of wool fabrics for dresses, suits, and coats. Varieties include Sikestones and broadcloth in multiple widths and colors, with prices ranging from 3.30 to 7.50 dollars per yard. Luxurious options like Velangora and Zibeline complete the lineup.
In modern homes a fireless cooker reduces heat and coal use year round. Demonstrations show baking roasting pastry and meats with Ideal and Domestic Science models. Prices range from 21.50 to 49 for complete sets and multiple quart capacities.
Advertisement describes joyous dainty Georgette waists with flaring cuts and pleasing hang. Notes colors including white flesh tone gray brown and navy. Claims fine quality model finish offered at 5.75 dollars.
Advertises women's cape gloves at 2 dollars with tan and brown finishes, notes sturdier serviceable material and mannish seaming. Also touts 2.50 dollar lambskin gloves with air of kid and a white or black option, plus gray or white chamoisette gauntlets that resemble suede and are washable. Center aisle tear.
Chicago reports corn prices rising despite a weak start as traders fear tight receipts and offerings. The market closed strong with notable gains as analysts noted calls to stimulate buying and referenced testimonies before a Senate committee. Prices for December and other contracts advanced while oats fell slightly.
An aged Derby resident and widow of two Civil War veterans was found near death by gas poisoning at a city location. She was revived at the hospital and placed in a coma with slim chances of recovery.
Derby aldermen prepare for a special session to approve bond issues for a new grade school in the sea ward and for extending street and sewer work on new thoroughfares. The total proposed cost is about 494 60 and 107 900 in assessed sums.
The center declares a stock dividend of 2 percent and a quarterly special dividend of 11.4 percent on the one month. Both dividends are to be paid in November to stockholders of record October 19.
The article describes petticoats and skirts in seco silk, taffety flounce, Heatherbloom, sateen, and tailored flounce styles. Prices range from $1.25 to $4.25 with special sizes from $2.25 to $4.25, offering black and color options with floral patterns.
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