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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
9
Washington August 16 Terms for sale of 1 204 stock vessels under the Merchant Marine Act were announced by shipping board chairman Teaser Bicts mum or tan fer ena burners and 170 deadweight. The sale sets prices 178 155 and 170 with ten percent down and five percent in six twelve eighteen and 24 months with semi annual installments for ten years.
The text indicates Lloyd George is willing to discuss settlement but imposes conditions. It notes opposition to any accommodation that would endanger the security or safety of involved parties. The communication hints at Western concerns over Ulster and potential separatist issues, outlining a guarded stance on terms.
Montreal preacher to hold one semester chair of homiletics at Hartford Theological Seminary in a vacancy filled by Prof Alexander R. Merriam. He will present a course on the story of preaching and its craft, spanning about three years’ experience and impact.
Police today investigated the shooting of John Gaudioso as officers worked through conflicting facts and examined a roadway scene. Gaudioso, wounded with bullet injuries, was reported in a hospital bed with no immediate word on a motive or suspect.
The Sequoyar club will convene at 1 o clock in the new club rooms at 310 Fairfield Avenue Harrisee Street Timpottan. Scheduled business will be transacted as members gather for the session.
Latest styles include surplice waists with apron effects and sashes, priced at $5.00 on the second floor. Milanese Silk Pongee gloves in multiple colors, formerly $3.50 to $4.00 now $2.95 on the main floor. Maillard Chocolates offered in two and three pound boxes at 35, 65 cents and $1.25. Also two new books: The Book of Susan by Lee Wilson Dodd at $2.00 and Harriet and the Piper by Kathleen Norris at $1.90.
August sale prices prevail in the rug department with rises in labor and carpet wools. The listing promises high quality at low prices, noting Read's store offers bargains not found elsewhere in Bridgeport. Prices range from five to fifteen dollars for various rug enhancements.
Six count table features goblets priced at 3.25 from 4.00 and tall sherbets at 2.75 from 3.56. Low sherbets similarly reduced to 3.25. Includes six piece sets and regular pricing references for each item.
Read Galleries offers bedroom suites in Adam and Queen Anne styles in American Walnut and mahogany. Four to seven piece sets include beds dressers and chiffoniers with sale prices from 193.00 to 435.00. Fourth floor displays also feature Pyrex sherbets custard cups and ramekins at sale prices. tax included.
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