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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
5
A fragmented wartime plea urges readers to support Liberty Bonds and show encouragement to a boy serving in France. The call to sacrifice and aid emphasizes collective effort and gratitude for heroic work. The message blends urging sacrifice with personal responsibility and reciprocal support.
A Dress Sale in Bridgeport draws shoppers by offering hundreds of new dresses in unrestricted colors at low prices. The event, described as unmatched for variety and value, highlights styles and fabrics across many brands, with buyers flocking to compare and choose among the extensive stock.
A large sale adds new taffeta georgette charmeuse satin serge and party dresses in sizes 16 to 50. Many dresses arrive today and will be included in the big stock, offering half price and even one third to one fourth of their real value. Every dress is brand new and purchased specifically for this sale.
An uneven report discusses trench warfare in France and explores wartime factors that could help victory. It suggests starting a garden earlier, lists seeds and tools needed, and notes advances at low cost amid ongoing conflict.
A fragment lists reasonable hosiery for spring and summer including silk, lisle, and cotton blends. Prices range from 29 cents to 89 cents per pair with multiple colors and finishes, plus women and men's openings and vests mentioned in passing.
An advertisement lists a wide range of women’s shoes and oxfords in multiple styles and colors. Prices span from $1.19 to $9.50 with many items at $4.98 to $6.98, including suede, patent, and kid leather options, as well as pumps, oxfords, and slippers. Also includes boys and children shoes, polishes, and shoe laces.
A catalog-like notice lists women's silk and satin night gowns in multiple price points from 3.98 to 9.95, along with batiste gowns from 1.29 to 2.25, camisoles, corsets, and drawers in several price ranges. The fragmentary text indicates a department store sale or advertisement featuring feminine undergarments and sleepwear with varied sizes and styles.
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