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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1923

Page

3

Five Trolleys a Minute Pass Busiest Corner Here

Traffic division head Captain James Walker reports Main street and Fairfield avenue as the busiest corner with about five trolley cars per minute between 5 and 6 p m. In March 28 data 297 trolleys moved through the intersection in an hour. He cites speeding as 80 percent of accidents and calls for more motorcycle officers to curb auto travel and robberies. The force plans brake checks and expansion of the motorcycle squad to ease congestion.

Main Street Fairfield Avenue Force Department James Walker Lhe Tiistor Exchange Club Main Walker Asmuch Vliet Bridgeport

Warren HiggonS Buys Greenwich Store

Warren W. Yggens of Port Chester buys the Charley Meath Company's department store interest in Greenwich. Meath has run the dry goods business in Port Chester for over 23 years and remains a well known figure in town.

Greenwich Warren W. Yggens Port Chester Bug Charley Meath Toere

Infidelity Alleged in Divorce Petition

Irma Labanen Kiss filed a divorce petition in Superior Court alleging her husband Joseph Ki of Vortelel Aunga caused the breakdown of their marriage. They wed October 13, 1908 and she claims misconduct occurred from January 2, 1920 to the filing date.

Joseph Ki Vortelel Aunga Irma Labanen

Postal Savings Increase in March Across Cities

Postal savings deposits rose by 4,060 here in March with Bridgeport dropping one position to Lis place while Ironwood Michigan showed a 4,970 increase. The total deposits on hand stood at 4,180,490 with New York posting the largest gain of 222,030, aided by foreign born residents responding to a Postmaster General appeal to use government savings.

Bridgeport Lis Place Ironwood Michigan Varius Wartford New Yorks Repan New York East Side New

Greenwich Trust Company Dentes Levy Statement

A motion allowing Greenwich Trust Company to enter a general denial to the allegations against Jacob Levy of Westport and John A Montgomery of Norwalk was granted by John William MM Maltbie in the short calendar session yesterday. The case concerns notes issued by Levy endorsed by Montgomery tied to a rum running expedition from Cuba, with the trust company seeking collection on the notes.

Greenwich Trust Jacob Levy Westport John William MM Maltbie Sesson Hve Levy John A Montgomery Norwalk Westboro Montgomery Cuba

Ansonia Woman Chosen In Good Will Contest

Ansonia resident Apel 12 3lis Jos' binea Trudell, local Postal Telegraph manager, elected to the delegation of 98 chosen for a good will campaign by the American committees for peace. The event occurred near Wednesday May 28 aboard the steamer La Frans eriging at Hasve, France.

Nsonia Apel Jos’binea Trudell Postal Telegraph Company Good Will Caispairn Pommuttes Dece la Frans Eriging Hasve France

Greenwich Physician Judges Woman Insane

A Greenwich physician reported that Mas Sedrona Madziaki was examined yesterday and found mentally deranged. She was beaten by three stepchildren, and doctors recommended placing her under observation. A probate court hearing is scheduled with Judge Stephen I. Braufwl overseeing the matter.

Greenwich Mas Sedrona Madziaki Stephen I

Spring suits and hats showcase style for men

Spring suits for well dressed men and small to medium hats of silk crepe with embroidery in pastel Egyptian motifs are priced at $6 on the second floor front. Also featured are two pant suits and a splendid range of top coats on the main floor rear, prices from $25 to $55 and suits at $33.75.

Footwear sale offers various Louis heels with reduced price

A local shoe outlet advertises low and high heel pairs in multiple styles including patent leather and suede designs. About 300 pairs remain, previously priced higher, now reduced to a single price of 3 dollars and 85 cents, at Main Floor location.

Men's Underwear and Shirts Highlight New Fall Goods

The advertisement touts Olis white ribbed union suits at $1.50 and De Luxe shirts in corded madras at $1.30. Silk four-in-hands in odd striped shades sell for 73 cents with emphasis on durable laundry-friendly fabrics and varied sock colors.

Olis” Union

Women’s gloves offer varied styles and colors

Readable entries describe imported skin gloves in white black and brown priced at 95 cents. Chamoiselle gloves with a strap wrist and embroidered colors covert sand brown 95 cents. Embroidered back imported skin gloves with strap wrist length in tan brown beaver priced 2 dollars 93 cents.

New Silk Crepe Blouses At Store Premiere

A well stocked store displays today new silk crepe blouses in overblouse styles. Some embellished with silk embroidery or beadwork, priced from S5.75 to 12.30, with regular and extra sizes. Cotton blouses in varied tissues and dotted Swiss also shown, including corded stripes and pleated detailing with ruffling at collars and cuffs.

Women’s Spring Service Coats Featured in Tweed Capes

Serviceable spring coats for women highlighted in sturdy tweed and velvet textures. Descriptions praise warmth and comfort with capes and lined or unlined fabrics, offered in snappy tailored models at 29 dollars and 50 cents.

Toilet wares sale ends Saturday and more items listed

A fragmented sale listing shows toilet wares, soaps, shaving creams, oils, and shampoos with assorted prices. Several brands and products appear, including Olive soap, Johnson's shaving cream, Wildroot, and Golden Glo, alongside brushes and sanitizers. The text is incomplete but conveys a closing sale event by a shop or catalog.

Boys Norfolk suit appeal and two-pant models

Son and Dad receive the same careful service at the store with a focus on quality garments for youths aged 8 to 18. Norfolk suits are promoted for their tailoring and double-pant value, with prices from 8.95 to 25 dollars and larger high school sizes from 16 to 20 years, including long pants and sport coats in tweeds and overplaids priced 25 to 30 dollars.

Norfolk

Crepe de Chine Dresses For $15 In Youthful Styles

Crepe de chine dresses of unusual beauty priced at $15. The lot features dresses in newer shades with embroidery, shirring, and ornamental waist designs. Ranging from youthful to modest brown and navy, the assortment offers pretty, well made dresses at a very small sum. Second floor center.

New kerchiefs and sweaters on second floor rear

New kerchiefs for women and men in self stripe and bordered designs in blue pink and lavender. Silk wind mohair sweaters offered as slip-ons with contrast stripes in unique patterns. Shown in green and white black and white navy and buff buff and white and more in pearl and copper. Priced at five dollars and fifty cents. Second floor rear.

Maen

Modest priced undermuslins and bloomers on sale

An assortment of serviceable undergarments offered at 73 cents. Includes envelope chemise of soft muslin with lace insertions and beaded ribbon edging, orchid or pink creepe bloomers with ruffle lace edges, and extra size bloomers. Second floor rear location.

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