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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
3
A vintage catalog note praises silk quality and value, claiming high price often equals long service. It lists rich satin, crepe de chine, double faced satin, and radiant silks with prices from 1.75 to 12.50 per yard, highlighting colors and finishes for street wear and coats.
More pretty new collars to brighten outfits with Venise and filet designs plus net, roll, flat and sailor styles. A wide range from 59c to 3.50 for collars and cuffs and same styles in a separate pattern range from 1.00 to 3.50. Center aisle front.
A large and attractive gathering of hats titled dress wear invites guests to enjoy on the second floor. The collection features feather hats, many graceful shapes, artistic color effects, and novelties in tune with autumn and full of pleasant surprises.
A feature on Pyralin ivory toiletware praises its beauty and lower cost versus real ivory. It notes limited supply previously and ongoing shortages as makers sold stock months ahead, with prices listed for hair brushes purses and boxes among other vanity items in the DuBarry pattern.
Demonstration highlights Ideal and Domestic Science fireless cookers. One wooden, one metal case, same compartment for vegetables and meats, and a second compartment for pies. Preserves can cook for hours without fuel. Cheaper cuts become tender. a chicken roasts well. Prices: single 8 qt from 21.50, double 8 qt sets 31.50, triple sets 49, double 12 qt 37.50. Fourth floor.
A brief item describes stationery offerings with praise for finish shape and fabric. It lists Sheraton Lawn white blue or pink notecards and envelopes, Autocrat Linen paper in a box, and prices around 59 to 75 cents. Located on a shop's main floor rear area.
Advertises staunch ginghams for girls dresses and mothers house dresses. Describes fine weave, weight, tiny checks and stripes with plain colors. Lengths of 10 yards or more offered at 30 cents on main floor.
Gathering of hair accessories and expert hairdressers ready to assist with suggestions and service. Refreshing shampoo facial and scalp massages mani cure available. 44 inch wavy switches five dollars 8 inch wavy switches eight dollars thirty Transformations all around style seven three style two fifty.
A vintage advertisement for Double-Service boys suits highlights growth of the line as more boys join. Describes Norfolk jackets with double-pointed yoke, inverted pleats, large patch pockets, belt, and two pair trousers fully lined. Emphasizes all wool fabric in sizes 9 to 17 priced in a basement location.
Advert shows unusual pearl necklaces priced at 3.50 with descriptions of manufactured pearls that resemble true pearls, glowing beauty, attractive size, and solid gold clasps. Also mentions gold filled cuff links in new patterns valued at 1.50, located left aisle front.
Gladsome introduces women’s sweaters in American Beauty, Peacock blue, turquoise, buff, navy, green, and black. Lightweight to heavy knits with flowing sleeves and some doubleripple options. Priced at 8.50 to 9 dollars plus 4 dollars for tax. Second floor.
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