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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
11
A brief notice notes that there are only a limited number of items remaining in stock. It signals urgency for customers to act quickly to purchase before quantities run out. The message emphasizes continued availability despite limited supply.
A service advertises daily delivery to New Haven Devon Stratford Bridgeport Norwalk Stamford Wallingford Meriden Middletown and Hartford in Connecticut, listing multiple cities for same day runs. The notice emphasizes broad coverage and regular daily routes across the state.
Alderman Arthur Brown, leader in the Twelfth District Republican club and ally of Mayor A Wilson, is reported to be named superintendent of the new sewage disposal plant when completed. The plant is expected to be ready for operation next January, and the position would be created by aldermen through citizen petition, aldermanic resolution, or a mayoral message. The mayor said he had heard nothing about Brown’s candidate for the job.
In hot weather appetites for wholesome food waver as the heat deranges stomachs and tempts growing girls to nibble candy and accept soda and ice invitations.
Kiwanis plans a campaign to restore trolley service in Bridgport area. In a Stratfield hotel gathering the common council set Monday night to review the mayor’s transportation report. Attorney Albert Merritt will serve as spokesman as the club aims to push a sustained program for better roads and public transport.
Read to clearance start with August sale cuttings of plain and printed voices ginghams poplins madras organdies and more. Third floor features wool filled and silkpline comfortables white blankets and the rest of week sale prices on blankets and comfortables with sizes 72x78 70x80 inches and prices from 6.50 to 15.00.
Pink and old rose kimonos are offered in floral embroidered designs on back front and sleeves. Limited to fifty pieces suitable for fall wear before colder robes. Price listed at 2.98.
In the China Store, last days offer extra goods. Short Sets, 52 piece service for six persons, feature daintily decorated borders with pale pink and pale blue festoons and clusters of flowers. Regularly priced at $20.00.
At 17.50 you can own dark brown or clay colored Japanese pottery with cabalistic emblems on sides lids and spouts. Design evokes old tea gods and promises a matchless brew. Artistic women may enjoy them for afternoon tea indoors or on the porch. prices range from 95 cents to 5 dollars with various sizes and patterns in a basement clearance.
Vintage etched glass pieces including syrup cups, flower baskets, nickel tops, sugar and cream low footed sets, mustards, cruets for vinegar and oil, milk jugs, butter tubs, spoon trays, vases offered at 50 cents each.
Kathleen Norris presents Harriet and the Piper priced at $1.90, a pleasing tale where Harriet listens to the piper with little cost. Cadmus and Harmonia offer The Island of Sheep at $1.50, located on the main floor.
The ad promotes a couch hammock sale with one color left, gray duck with blue and white trimming and adjustable headrest. Regular prices range from 15 to 30 dollars, with sale prices from 13.50 to 25 dollars. Hammocks feature thick mattresses in gray or khaki, described as strong and cravenette cloth.
Ivory and ecru jacquard Marquisetts offered by the yard at 50 65 and 80 cents. Net Marquisetts in ivory and ecru with light jacquard figures, small and pleasing against light. Third floor.
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