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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
36
A narrative fragment recounts a tense scene with Crittenden and the narrator debating control and blame after an argument. The piece mixes domestic tension with an awkward door opening metaphor as the couple navigate power, pride, and reconciliation amid a volatile relationship. Additional bits note a court arraignment involving Albert Thorne for a hit-and-run injury and a brief exchange about a classical pianist, reflecting varied local items.
A brown gabar ding model presents a full tunic featuring a row of sleeve buttons from shoulder to cuff and broad black silk braid trimming. Pockets are finished with braid, creating a smart, well executed autumn fashion look.
Natalie writes from home about her parents and sister Beth returning, the Myrtle wood dish gift, and local shops in Coquille Oregon. She recalls Palrebiid and Sons jewelry, Fairchilds display, Whiting's grocery, Buckingham and Company furniture, Miss Alice Doyle's lingerie, Lewandos cleaning, and cottage preparations, with lively reminiscences of past travels and everyday town commerce.
A special sale offers a reg ular stock of afternoon dresses reduced to $25.00 from original prices of $50 to $65. The Latins, Taffetas, Crepe de Chine, Satin, and Georgette groups feature hand beading, bea dwork, buckles, and French model copies. Sizes range Misses 16 to women 44, with many large sizes up to 52. The sale aims to reduce excess stock and present high quality garments for less.
Flat Silver This is new silver for Read's with superior plate on solid white nickel silver. Heavy wear resistant to last years. Pattern simple with modeled handles on many pieces. Sold separately with prices such as 11.55 for solid Silvadium items and other prices listed for spoons forks and knives.
Main floor deals list hemmed Huck towels at 29 cts, hemstitched at 59 cts, linen squares 75 cts, luncheon napkins 9.00, Mercerized cloths at 3.00, Anchor sheets 2.25, Cloth of Gold 28 cts, Blue Bird fabrics 33 cts. Third floor sale notes imply limited stock and price cuts on textiles and linens.
A catalog lists titles such as A Candle in the Wind by Mary Imlay Taylor and The Doings of Raffles Haw by J Storer Clouston with prices ranging from 1.40 to 2.00. Authors include G A Birmingham, Clarence Buddington Well, Anthony Hope, Katherine Haviland Taylor, Sheila Kaye Smith, Carolyn Wells, E Buckrose, Alice Duer Miller, and Cyril McNeile. Book Shop, Main floor.
A very special full fashioned reinforced stocking offered in black white and gray. Described as a heavy weave ideal for cold weather. Located on the main floor.
The Sanitor line of Women Sanitary Specialties is recommended for trustworthy everyday use. Made by Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets, they promise protection against wrinkling and heat while motor travel or theatre dancing. Inspect at the Corset Section on the second floor.
October fashion issue highlights fall and winter styles in the new Quarterly. Price 25 cts with a coupon worth 45 cts at purchase of any Standard pattern. Includes Priscilla Fancy Work October art sections and Pattern Counter promotion.
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