General Electric Sales Conference Concludes in City
About 200 GE sales managers and distributors left the city after a three day annual conference with the Merchandising department. Sessions featured talks on electric fans, transformer specialties, catalog systems, and public service emphasis. Conference manager Wetherbie led the program and a list of department attendees was provided.
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General Electric
CG. F. Scott
Atlanta
Schenectady
C. Ds. Mead
H. H. Reeves
General Electric Company
Bridgeport Chamber to Appoint Highway Committee
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce plans a permanent highway committee to improve badly maintained roads around Bridgeport. The executive board discussed naming the members, urged by prominent members, to address conditions on well traveled routes.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Chamber Oftees
Seward EB. Price
Tue
Bridgeport Water Rate Appeal Postponed in Court
City Attorney asks delay in the appeal of Bridgeport Hydraulic Company rate increase as expert witness Art Engineer is unavailable for over a week. Judge Maltbie orders the appeal to follow the Tompkins case, with trial likely spanning two days.
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Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport Hydraulic Coim
John A. Connell
Art
South
William M. Maltbie
Arthur M. M
Hydraulic Cent
Maltbie
Tompkins
Phone increase for quarter placed at 827
Bridgeport shows a net gain in telephones in the first quarter ending March 1. The city rose from 20 180 telephones on January 1 to 26 707, while Hartford and New Haven remain larger urban centers.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Nen Hven
Park City
Sena
New Hay
Hartford - Bridgeport
Waterbury
Stamford
Britain
Expert praises Dr Kahler shoes and comfort
A confident endorsement claims Kahler shoes are stylish and comfortable. The expert promises a story with case-relevant details and surprising insights for readers.
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Dr. Kahler
Caer
Show Week head wear specials at fine hats and caps
Men’s head wear specials feature soft hats in browns and olives with silk linings priced for Show Week at 3.50 and caps in tweeds and mixtures priced at 1.35. Main floor rear offers both piece and one piece top styles for show shoppers.
Weeklong Nationwide Specials Ad
A fragmented ad lists Show Week specials for households including rubber aprons at 29 cents and sanitary rubber aprons with pet tops at 39 cents. Hair nets in multiple shapes and colors are offered at 29 cents. The copy reads like a promotional circular with terse pricing and product names.
Show Week Promotes Education and Product Use
A campaign stresses educating consumers about product processes to value and buy better. Special prices encourage trial by getting people to actually use the article themselves.
Learn knitting and embroidery at Bucilla center
A crafting teacher offers free lessons all week on knitting and embroidery using Bucilla stamped goods and Bear Brand yarns. The instruction occurs in the third floor center for those wanting to make pretty items from the yarn or to embroider stamped garments in the Bucilla line.
Decision Reserved In Butterworth Alimony Case
Judge William M. Mailbe heard a non jury session on the Butterworth divorce action with Nora Butterworth seeking custody of four children and $20 weekly support. The motion for alimony pending divorce was argued as details emerged of alleged marital separation and a March relocation amid claims of domestic discord.
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Alhe
William M. Mailble
Sunémer Court
Nora Fhert Butterworth
Arthur Butterworth
Butterworth
Bridgeport Ad Campaign Aims Industrial City Banner
A new move to promote Bridgeport as The Industrial Capital of Connecticut gains momentum. The Advertising Club plans a worldwide campaign to broadcast the city’s name at minimal cost, seeking broad business support and urging every firm to join.
Toilet goods show week exhibition and demos
Exhibition and demonstration of Miro Dena toilet preparations with Vivandan and Bomilla displays. Features include Mai D'ur face powder 7Sc size and metal vanity case with rouge for 58c, Origon talcum powder 79c, Djerkiss Vanettes 59c, and Main Moor lett rewe.
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Miro Dena
Show Week for little folks dresses coats and rompers
Infants wear lace trimmed nainsook dresses and creepers in chambray with rompers for ages 66 months to 2 years. Children's coats capes fancy tweeds and plain coats in sizes 2 to 10. Special $4.25. Located on the second floor rear.
Indestructible Pearl Jewelry Special Showings
Interesting jewelry items advertised with indestructible Omar Pearls and glowing coloring. 24 inch necklace with diamond clasp priced at 5.50 and 6.50, 60 inch wax filled chain at 1.50, 30 inch beads with 10 karat gold clasp at 2.95. Maia floor, tett Thome.
New York dressmaker Miss Kelleher offers Spring fashion classes
Under Miss Kelleher direction, a noted New York dressmaker, information on Spring and Summer fashions, materials, colors, and trimmings will be provided. She helps choose styles to suit individuals and promises lower costs, with a course of 6 lessons for $4 starting next Monday.
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Miss Kelleher
New York
Week in Hosiery Section Features Special Exhibits
Special exhibits of McCallum hosiery and the history of silk hose. An exhibit of Burson hose and a pair of Doll's hose to a very little girl with her mother. Infants socks in mercerised isle in plain colors sky navy pink champaign. Women’s underwear in light weight cotton bodice vests by size 45 and 58. Children’s underwear light weight cotton vests 15¢. Main flag Ter eur.
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McCallum
Burson
Neckwear and veils on display at Show Week
Vendors offer neckwear and veils in trimmed lace and plain Irish styles with borders. Fancy borders, black cloths, and colnus designs sold at premium prices during Show Week at Main Street, near the corner.
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Bhick
Colnus
Derryvale Pure Linens Show Week Specials
Derryvale offers shimmering white linen line with special prices for Show Week. Pattern cloths 70x70 inches from 4.75 and 7.00, 70x88 inches from 6 and 9, napkins 22x22 inches at 6.75 per dozen. Main floor left rear.
Vogue hair nets advertised with careful folding claim
The ad highlights Vogue hair nets with a young lady folding and inspecting them to ensure perfect condition. It stresses the makers back every net and that Vogue nets suit indoor, outdoor, and sports use.
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Vogue
Week specials at Muslin Wear Firm
Vincolette petticoats offered in regular and extra sizes with assorted colors at 3.95. Muslin underwear presents a special set including nightgowns, chemise, bloomers and step-ins in crepe or batiste at 0.50. Crepe de Chine envelope chemise tailored or lace trimmed in assorted colors at 1.85. A special exhibit features Geisha negligees on the second floor rear.
Bridgeport Pockets Knife Exhibit At Remington Arms
A Bridgeport exhibit showcases pocket knives from Remington Arms, praised for quality and quantity. The display runs all week, inviting visitors to see, learn, and consider purchasing a fine knife made in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Remington Arms
Women's coats Show Week sale price for fine garments
Several makers of fine coats provided garments at a concessionary price to celebrate Show Week. The coats are full, long, well lined, and crafted from velvety fabrics and Poiret twills in tans, modes, browns, black, and navy. Each coat priced at 29.50 for Show Week only.
Our Own Bake Shop Special Ice Cream Cake
A local bake shop promotes its daily craft with visible kitchen work. For Thursday a special ice cream cake is featured, showcasing the shop’s pride in its products and expert cake making.
Yorke Shirts Show Week Special at $1.95
Advertisement urges men to buy Yorke shirts during Show Week offering a special price of $1.95. It praises fabric quality, generous cut, and workmanship and directs readers to the main floor Jett rear exhibit space for the offer.
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Yorke
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