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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
7
The model features Li a lh Leese panels swinging from the sides to form an afternoon frock or belt trim. Hemstitching embroidery beads can embellish the belt and second panels. Skirt sizes range from 26 to 32 inches waist, with size 26 needing 214 yards of 66 inch material priced at 35 cents.
Children from Seaside and area playgrounds held a swimming meet at Seaside Park with races and stunts. Captain Baum and Robert Leckie led the event, notes show post ponement of final swimming tests due to a free baseball game at Newfield. Winners included James York, Lester Burr, and the Seaside relay team. many participants learned to swim this summer.
Washington August 1929 analysis questions if the Hughes Knox treaty with Germany allows League of Nations participation without Senate consent. Article two contains permissive language enabling the president or secretary of state to bring the United States into the League without Congress, unless explicit consent is given. Critics note the Lodge reservations previously blocked such executive power and argue the new text leaves a potential door open to future League membership.
Government officials and executives of American oil companies who conferred yesterday on petroleum problems offered no subject specifics after the briefing. They praised Mexico City’s climate and expressed a desire for an amicable settlement of all pending questions.
Coroner Isha J. Fhetan traveled to Stamford to investigate the death of Bernard Kilkelly killed Sunday during a Dewey raid by nine bandits. Nine arrests have been made in the mob robbery.
The Fife and Drum corps of Harmony Council, U. A. M., captured the first prize, a silver cup, at the state convention in Ossining. Frank Sanchez won top individual honors in the drum competition.
Industry notes describe Java production and a mountain plantation region with unexpected prosperity. The text mentions coffee, frost impact, and local conditions shaping a small but thriving agricultural culture in an elevated area.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century fashion column markets flirtatious feminine imagery and new garments. It mentions The Glass of Fashion and a new book by A Gentleman with a Duster, lists society figures, and catalogues ladies attire including Billie Burkes garments, crepe dresses, and children’s wear with prices, ending with a doorway note to a store’s second floor.
Sterling Bunting offers United States Flags 3x5 ft in all wool, touted as the best grade. Prices listed include 1x 5x8 from 3.00 to 8.00, with cotton and silk 12x18 inch options on staffs, third floor.
Straight leg white muslin drawers with embroidery or face trimming priced at 29 and 59 cents. Better grade muslin options available. Sizes range from 7 to 14 years. Located on the second floor.
The listing presents Bath Salts man de Cologne 52 and 94 cts Verben a 94 cts Lavender 1.56 Garden of Allah 78 cts Mai d Or 1.04 plus Toilet Section short lengths of lace and embroidery for frontings or vessels. It notes Valenciennes or Venise lace and calls Chi Chi The Chinese Fortune Teller a fortune telling bamboo splint novelty.
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