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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

3

Senator Hanson Seeks Public War Policy Details

In Washington on December 12 Senator Hanson of California Republican urged a formal declaration of a state of war with Russia and demanded a full set of documents and government statements. He pressed Congress for information on troop deployments in Russia and the links among them and questioned the current policy stance.

Hington Senahnson California Senate Trussia Russia Congress

Inquiries on US Russia policy during Bolshevik era debated

Senator Johnson grills the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on whether the United States ignored Russian Soviet appeals to avert Brest Lie and whether officials delayed cooperation with the Kerensky regime. He cites alleged refusals by the State Department and questions about Red Cross relief to Moscow and Petrograd.

Brest Marrch Siberia Highest Economic Council America American Red Cross Department of State Stedl Cross Moscow Petrograd Germany Russia Siberian Creel Johnson Kerensky Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department

Jewelry and Accessories Price Ranges Listed

A garbled catalog of small items shows price ranges for cuff links and pins, jeweled pieces, lingerie clasps, metal finishes, and miscellaneous accessories. Notable entries include solid gold options and money values spanning from under a dollar to twenty five dollars in various metallic qualities.

All Young Folks Coats at New Lowered Prices

An ad notes coats for young folk in silvertone crystal cloth kersey and velour with plush pompons. Big feature is economy with lowered prices from 20 to 32.50 dollars, highlighting savings on items formerly priced at 20, 22.50, 27.50, and 32.50.

Neglige Slippers for Women Offer Comfort and Style

Advert announces women's negige slippers designed for rest and ease. Features include brocaded satin in blue lavender or old rose at 1.75 dollars, black or tan kid at 1.50, felt with ribbon trim at 1.75 or 2, and blue red or gray felt with contrasting trim at 1.

Colorful girls dresses for ages eight to fourteen

A display of charming dresses in cinghams chambrays and crepes with embroidery and smocking. Empire styles and normal waists offered in many colors and patterns priced from 2 to 8.50 dollars at Bacond floor.

Armstrong cork carpet rugs in Japanese patterns

Advertises Armstrong cork carpet rugs priced at $6.50 each. Describes cork rugs as light, tough, sanitary with burlap foundation and color carried through to the back. Dimensions listed as six by nine feet, available on the third floor.

Armstrong

Special satin camisole ribbons at 09¢ and 59¢ yard

Soft flesh tint satin ribbons ideal for camisoles. Eight inch width pairs with fine lace for a simple hem finish. Sold in center aisle at front, tested washable? not labeled but deemed satisfactory by several buyers.

Scrap Baskets Offer at Special Price on Fourth Floor

Scrap baskets of braided fiber described as tasteful for home or office use. Durable, serviceable designs in green brown gray or natural finish. Large enough to catch hastily tossed papers. Special price listed as $1.69. Location noted as Fourth floor.

Aprons On Sale In Diverse Styles And Sizes

A catalog of aprons lists large coverall aprons for dress protection with trims and various openings, bungalow chambray and percale options priced from 81.25 to 2.50, small Little aprons at 76c and 50c, plus lawn dotted Swiss and embroidered serving aprons at 29c. Second floor offers a range including unique round and pointed models.

Christmas Special School and Skating Sets Sale

Special school and skating sets offered at five dollars. Includes smart wool scarf and cap in cheerful two color combinations. Regular knitted Angora style scarves and Joneth caps in toque or jam style previously six to six fifty, now five dollars.

Khaki for boys at special price advertised

Special price khaki shirts and blouses for boys offered in the front basement. Shirts priced at 3.75 and blouses at 3.50, described as soft fine warm khaki with soldierly style and durability to make a boy feel like a fighting man.

Men’s Special at $1.35 Shirts and gloves sale list

An old time sale listing promotes men’s wear at $1.35 for neglige shirts and underwear, with options in warm gray, wool and cotton blends, and various gloves in tan or gray. Additional items include silk and lisle socks in multiple colors and a few gift selections.

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