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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
3
In Superior Court Judge J H Webb issued an order placing a minor child of Matilda and Louis Krause temporarily with Mrs H Waldman amid a divorce fight alleging cruelty by Krause. Both sides sought custody. counsel Lavery Finkelstone represented the petitioner and J Klein the defendant.
Washington reports that military hospital discharge rules are being revised to allow soldiers to stay until maximum improvement is reached. Senator Overman criticized the original policy as causing hardship by moving men to public health hospitals too soon, but he will not pursue the resolution.
Interchurch World Movement dispatches two expeditions to film social and industrial interiors in North Africa the Near East and Asia using horse and camel caravans. Fifty thousand feet of reel to be shipped for exhibition in theatres and churches. Willard Price and Horace D Ashton lead the first voyage sailing tomorrow. Rev A V Cassel man heads the second sailing December 31 from San Francisco.
Developments expected Monday as involuntary bankruptcy petition for East India Tea Company resumes before Special Commissioner J.B. Kein at 2 p.m. Additional witnesses have been subpoenaed and may shed light on the company’s operations. Benzel, president and GM, began examination Friday afternoon and may be recalled Monday.
A listing shows prices for hand mirrors starting at 15.00 and crosses at 1.50, plus match boxes at 6.50, military brushes at 12.00 per pair, signet rings from 7.50 to 45.00, eye glass cases in gold at 10.00, fraternity emblems at 1.00, collar buttons gold 41.50, plated silverware baskets 2.50 to 10.00, 5 piece tea sets 30.00 to 80.00, coffee sets 14.50 to 55.00, sandwich trays 0.85 to 7.50, serving trays 4.25 to 46.00, and urns 0.35 to 40.00.
A list of ivory vanity items with prices ranges including hair brushes from 1.50 to 6.00, combs 0.25 to 1.15, hat brushes 1.75 to 2.25, bonnet brushes 1.25 to 2.50, salve jars 0.40 to 0.90, mirrors 2.50 to 4.75, nail buffers 0.85 to 2.00, picture frames 0.50 to 3.00, cloth brushes 2.50 to 4.50, jewel boxes 4.00 to 6.50, bonnet shape mirrors 4.50 to 5.50, trays 0.65 to 2.50, manicure articles 0.35 to 0.50, puff boxes and hair receivers 0.75 to 2.00.
Regulation style knit coats with front buttoning used as overcoat substitutes for boys winter sports. Some feature large warm collars while others have no collar. Priced at five and six dollars.
How boys enjoy their bathrobes as dressing gowns and cozy toys. Soft warm robes in many colors and patterns suit sizes 4 and up. Prices range from 4 to 5.50 dollars with some shawl collar belts offered at 6.50 dollars.
Attractive house jackets feature clever heather blends in brown blue and gray. Designs are trim smooth and well cut with cord or silk braid edges priced from 12.50 to 30 plus de luxe silk lounging robes in Persian patterns with contrasting cuffs pockets and collars.
An early 20th century catalog-style notice touts clocks priced from 3.50 to 27 with eight-day movements, described as smooth, warm, and substantial. It also advertises home slippers and sweaters offering full protection without restricting movement, available in gray, green, khaki, and red.
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