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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
3
Tonight gatherings include Socialist party at 208 Fairfield Avenue and Scandia Lodge. Also Dewey Camp at 164 State Street, Schitler Lodge with N E Nutmeg Encampment, and I O O F at 1089 Broad Street.
A scorned woman tipped police leading to the arrest of Hugh Rowland alias Hamilton Creighton Radley and Charles Lawson. Police say Lawson deceived a millionaire London man’s wife to elope to America and fled with 340000 after promising marriage. Radley denied being her husband when confronted.
New York AP report says police battered a door and freed 12 year old Been Searinbok after ten days held prisoner by William Weissinger. The man, beaten and detained, was arrested on charges of abduction and assault as details of the kidnapping emerged.
Washington reports President Harding and administration leaders near accord on financing the government and the bonus for ex-service members. A plan would issue treasury certificates for about 105 million to cover the first year’s bonus, repaid by July 1 when Britain pays interest on war debt, enabling retirement of certificates and avoiding immediate tax shifts before the 1924 election.
Bridgeport article notes on Saturday April 22 1922 the Dainty dress line from Paris featuring hand made crepe de chine and beaded embroidery. Models include navy with red priced at 60 and navy with silver at 55 with many higher priced pieces. Second floor center shows new soft summer creations with eyelet and hemstitching. see them in person.
The article previews fall fashion with hats in white poplin priced at seven fifty, mohair crown options at eleven fifty, and a green felt Randa model at forty five. It highlights periwinkle crepe de chine hats at twelve fifty, Milan wide brim designs at forty five, and a spring sweater assortment on the second floor with bold color contrasts and knit textures.
Dresses from top makers including copies of imported models feature crepe de chine bead trimming canton crepe chiffon velvets with embroidered crepe de chine taftetas in black navy henna brown and other colors. A console cabinet houses a Victrola machine, an attractive furniture piece and good machine value at a reasonable price, sold on club plan or cash for $90.
Kroll Rivet Stitch Overalls and Coats come in blue or white denim with non curling suspenders and reinforced seams. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.50 with a makers guarantee of a dollar and a new garment if a seam rips or pocket stitching breaks.
The fabrics are staunch and true firm strong tweeds and mixtures in greys and browns. Tailoring is clean every garment is well wrought with good wearing quality. Norfolk suits for boys aged 8 to 17 include two pairs of trousers for only 13.75 dollars.
Men s socks special features drop stitch lisle plain colors black grey navy cordovan and white at 35c. Polka dot four in hands blue brown black 50c. Bowies with stripes 50c and 85c. Yorke shirts in cord and madras with wide variety. Splendid values today at main floor front right.
A scanned advertisement lists numerous cosmetics and personal care products with sale prices. Face powders, soaps, hair products, creams, antiseptics, deodorants, toothpastes, and brushes are offered in bundled deals and multi item quantities, showcasing a broad retailer array. The note highlights value and underpriced items across brands like Palmolive, Os, Pond's, Listerine, Pepsodent, and Lady Mary.
Advertises generously proportioned muslin gowns with lace trim and embroidery priced from 2 to 4.75 dollars. Envelope chemises in fine nainsook cost 1 to 3 dollars. Bloomers, drawers, and lace trimmed undergarments in pink white or black priced 0.73 to 2.25 dollars. Second floor.
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