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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
3
A brief ad claims applying four ounces of Dain common liquid arvet cr from a drug store nightly can moisten and rub into the scalp to dissolve dandruff. By morning most dandruff will be gone and several applications will remove all signs. It asserts itching stops instantly and hair becomes fluffy shiny soft.
The city debates collecting funds from a contracts firm after a $25,000 check. President L. L. Storrs notes trolley trustee Charles Sanford discussed a $26,000 payment with the city attorney, with final settlement hoped by April. The council had moved to sue, but payment willingness may halt action.
In Versailles on Dec 3 former premier Rene Viviani appeared for Mrs Gould as her motion to challenge a divorce and alimony judgment drew debate on French jurisdiction. Mrs Gould seeks relief in American courts while acknowledging France’s authority in the matter.
The store invites shoppers to begin three weeks before Christmas, highlighting holiday spirit and crowded displays while stressing readiness to help with seasonal needs and regular merchandise alike.
Time yet for greeting cards. Choose from dozens of designs spread out with color and variety. Cards range from five cents to 25 cents each, with collections of 8 for 25 cents and 11 for 50 cents. Main Ragdr, roar.
City board president says withdrawal of funds for Graphophone bridges on Martin and Howard avenues was procedural to place the issue before the Streets and Sidewalks committee. Nearby property owners reportedly oppose the bridges while protests at hearings were absent. Separate item notes two divorce actions filed in the city court including Edward Ambrosl and Bertha Ambroenszt and a traveling undertaker’s letters to friends amid a California theater trip.
Holiday scented offerings include Miro Dena perfumes in festive packaging with items ranging from sachets and toilet waters to talcums and incense sets. Also featured are Cutex manicure sets, military brush sets, KeepClean brush kits, and decorative center aisle displays highlighting gift-worthy ensembles.
An advertisement touts a warm flannel bathrobe with matching slippers priced at $7.50. It describes the robe as handsome, loose, and comfortable in patterns of gray, blue, brown, or green, aiming to provide ease and comfort.
Calendars are ready for all. From dainty writing desk calendars to businesslike calendars for men. Friendship calendars and desk hangs available. Choose now as prices range from 25 to 75 cents. Alicu Heur, ecier
Christmas gift appeal centers on watches brooches pins and rings showcased in new styles. Bar pins with diamonds priced to 245 dollars brooches 3.30 to 90 bracelet links 40 to 45 diamond rings 30 to 140 finch rings and lavaliere pieces range from 8.40 to 130 dollars.
Beaufiful artificial blooms crafted from many materials decorate hats corsages and holiday gifts. Velvets satins silks and metallics in green blue rose and lavender glow include silver and gold accents. Fragrant sprays of holly and maidenhair fern are offered with prices from 50c to 4 dollars, while supplies last.
The ad touts felt indoor slippers with fur trimming and graceful colors such as orchid lavender copper green taupe navy brown Oxford and black. Three grades of fineness priced at two dollars two fifty and three dollars offer comfy flexible sale options.
The ad promotes men’s suits priced at 35 dollars, touting a large stock including Worsteds Ceviots Flanels with styles from belt and whistler pockets to conservatives. It highlights sizes 34 to 44 and many Kuppenheimer suits, claiming big savings compared with current costs and urging readers to view the collection.
A short notice describes a boy's first stownup suit available in gray brown or a rich green toned mixture. Sizes range from 16 to 20.
Fragmentary line notes a price change with a reference to a sale on Thursday and a prior price of 12.50. Lacks clear entities, context, or outcome to define a concrete event or subject with certainty.
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