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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
3
An old time advertisement extols Gets-It as a quick painless corn cure. It claims instant drying and rapid relief with a few drops, promising customers a simple fix and a money-back guarantee. The promo lists numerous druggists and stores across cities where the product is sold.
The Supreme Court of Errors heard appeals from multiple Superior Court cases. Key matters include a $15,000 commission claim by Charles T. Lindsay against Villa, RR Phillips, and a prior Superior Court decision for the plaintiff. Frederick St. Chamberlain, treasurer, challenged a National Surety Company action regarding deposits. Also appealed was a Connecticut company dispute over Stamford track relocations and a Public Utilities Commission order. The court is expected to finish today.
Boston April 1 Morris Jones a lawyer was arrested on an indictment in the Weismann case connected with a conspiracy to conceal assets of Joseph Weissman a New Haven clothing dealer once thought to have hidden over 1 000 000 as part of an estate reported to total about 21 000 000 Several other arrests followed as authorities traced a scheme to move Weissman assets to stores in various cities Extradition hearings to Connecticut were set with Jones held on a 1000 bond
Harry Miller aged 46 of Akron publicly confessed at a Beach Bottom West Virginia revival service to the murder of Frances South a 6 year old girl. Miller was held in Tellerson county jail as authorities report his admission and pledge to God for mercy. Sheriff J A Litten of Mee at county West Virginia advises the case and next steps.
Fire of undetermined origin reported in rubbish at the rear of the Saliman building 288 State Street. Fire apparatus were called yesterday. flames extinguished before major damage. The Bridgeport Tailoring Company occupies the starting floor. Responded to a grass fire at Seaside park Main Street entrance.
In London, the Miners Federation votes by 11 135 to accept the government offer of a 20 percent rise on gross earnings. The decision averts the threat of a strike and ends the labor dispute.
Keen eyes spot new value on women’s navy tricotine suits in upscale styles. Eighty braided or embroidered options feature silk accents and rich navy tones, with jackets mid-length and skirts in a straight, decorated fashion. Regularly priced at 40 to 45 dollars, many are offered at 35 dollars second four.
An extensive catalog-style list promotes savings on a wide range of cleaning and household items. It highlights products from liquid veneer and mops to aluminum polishing rags, cloths, brooms, paper towels, and kitchenware with regular prices and sale prices, featuring brands and specific item types. The dense list reflects a department-store promotional page from a past era.
A shopping list of toiletware items with varied prices appears in the center aisle display. Items include toothpaste brands such as Pepsodent and Crest alternatives, face powders, talcum powders, soaps, and cleansers with prices ranging from a few cents to about a dollar, suggesting a sale or promotion.
Dress selection awaits shoppers with a range from 16 to special sizes in silk crepe de chine georgette satin and serge tricotine. Colors include navy black taupe tan Copenhagen and more with rich embroidery and options in quiet lines. Prices highlight dresses from $39.50 to $65 and a $99.50 tag noted for sale.
The store offers Howco Crown coffee at 41 cents per pound for the rest of the week to attract new customers. It is described as blended in green bean form and roasted fresh daily for bright flavor and aroma.
Remnants in blue and white tiled designs and wood effects are priced at $1 to $14.75 for two yard widths and assorted lengths. The felt-base flooring describes a tough durable base with printed linoleum appearance. Two separate lots include six by nine foot pieces and a third Moor listing, with values up to $14.75.
An itemized sale listing offers hair curlers Parisian and Venida veil options, cap shaped hairnets, foot shape parlors, collar bands and miscellaneous sewing notions. Lingerie pieces, stocking feet, hose supporters, featherbone girdles and belts are priced, with assorted sizes and colors noted.
Box stationery offered at special prices includes Reblin's fine Colonial parchment in heavy finish and long narrow envelopes with curved flaps at 69c, Hurd's Old Colony lawn at 59c, Reblin's Cambric envelopes at 59c, and Klearflax linen Old Salem lawn at 29c. Main floor rear.
Advert describes boys' coats in navy blue, dark green, or tan. Fabrics include blue serge and blends. Features: double breasted with belt and centered inverted back pleat. Sizes 3 to S. Carefully finished. Special price at the front basement.
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