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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

3

It pays to improve property at the White House this year

The article notes major renovations at the White House this year to attract tenants. It highlights growing interest from prospective renters eager to move in, underscoring the value of upgrades in boosting housing appeal and occupancy prospects.

White House

Underground routes of white slave traffic traced worldwide

A League report details organized human trafficking from Europe to the Americas and beyond. It notes routes through Czernowitz to the Near East, Egypt, and North Africa, with many women recruited via false papers and forged identities.

Silesia Germany Poland Europe Suumnalnia League Committee Central South America France Greece Turkey Roumania Egypt North Africa Bombay League Council Czernowitz Buenos Aires Mexico Paris Constantinople Near East Americas Brazil Touteneur League Traffe

Howland's Draws 5450 Shoppers In Hour

In one hour five thousand four hundred fifty people entered Howland's on Saturday between 3 and 4 pm. The store welcomes them with friendship and confidence built over more than forty years as a family store open all the time.

Howland’s Howland

Stockings as tasteful feminine gifts and styles

Hints on giving stockings highlight silk hosiery as tasteful gift choice. Emphasizes Onyx Pointex with slenderizing heel celebrated for pure silken beauty and recommends selecting from sheer service-sheer or service weight or a mix. Prices range from 1.50 to 1.95.

Franchette Hosiery at Howland’s Bridgeport

In Bridgeport Howland’s offers Franchette silk chiffon stockings priced at 1.95 with silk wear and refined finish. A full fashioned silk and wool option is advertised for cold weather at 1.50 with emphasis on comfort and durability.

Howland’s Bridgeport

Smith Yare Seats Sold and Vare Charges Recounted

Nebraskan Senator-elect Norris accused Vare of election fraud and control over Philadelphia politics. He alleged a relative of Vare was placed in the former House seat to influence the contest and to enable Beck to gain a Senate floor seat while the Vare dispute continues. Beck appeared in the Senate chamber as his own residency challenge proceeds.

Vare Philadelphia House of Representatives Norris Senate James M. Beck United States House Beck Pennsylvania

Hats and sewing gifts in colorful felt and satin styles

Matrons hats blend satin with felt and metallic or black lace details. A rhinestone ornament adds a touch. Unusual trimming uses cut-out felt strips. Contour crowns and small rolled brims described. Also featured are work boxes, sewing kits, unfitted boxes, and colorful silk lined baskets priced from 25 cents to $4.50.

Special Women Gloves and Knit Accessories Sale

Advertisement for gloves made from fine imported kid skin and knit garments. Includes hand knitted booties wool with silk edge sweaters caps booties Angora bonnets knit carriage robes and shawls vests and hose. Various prices from 22.95 to 7.50 with many items under 5 dollars.

Girdles and Brocade Goods Advertised at Discount

An old newspaper ad lists elastic step in girdles priced at 3 dollars, longer hip girdles at 5 dollars, and webbing and flesh brocade options. It also promotes floor items including fancy ribbon pieces, wide brocade yardage, lamp shade fabrics, and hair bow moire in assorted colors sold by the yard at various cent prices.

Leather belts and buckles group on main floor

Good quality leather tan or gray everything new in belts is included this group. Hickok Buckles Mufflers on Main Floor front.

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