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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
3
An economic expert attributes higher sugar costs in England to Prohibition and American beverage cuts. He says Britons switched to candy and sugary drinks, increasing demand, while global shortages push prices up as England cannot secure desired imports.
James I. McGovern the collector of port hosted the visiting fighting chaplain Father Kelley at Bridgeport High School. Kelley urged patriotism and devotion to the flag, praising the nation and condemning treachery before presenting a stage ovation from students and faculty.
Judge John D. Walsh of the common pleas court assigns three cases for jury hearing today Julius Udosvky versus Anna Hudasi Robert Dicke versus Fred Bolee and fee dinder Quick Harry Grabski. Four cases set for tomorrow and four for Thursday hearing an appeal from a ruling of the public utilities commission on relocation of Crotty traces in Stanford im. The Connecticut Co. vs. City of Stamford resumes in Superior Court before Judge Webb. Other today docket includes Samuel Fried man vs George A. Gask William Shursei vs Pipe Connecticut Co Rebecca Hendrie vs Charles W. Hendrie. Four cases tomorrow and five for Thursday.
Friends of Senator Juan B. Dillon of this city urge him as a candidate for the Republican nomination in the new fourth district to be created. Reports from Washington credit he is being considered for another national House seat and it is said that Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton and other area towns may be drawn into the district along with Auburn and parts of New Haven County. If the district is created by the current redistricting, the state would elect a congressman at large and Dillon is said to be a possible candidate for that honor.
A dealer promotes comparing jewelry prices to save money, highlighting cash discounts and low profits. It touts La Vallieres, 14K gold pieces, platinum pins, white gold watches, and diamond rings with price ranges from 12 to 140 dollars, noting aquamarines as attractive semi-precious stones and urging value over diamond substitutes.
Limited lot of warm wool velour coats offered at $21.50 each, eight dollars off the usual price. Coats feature heavy weight close texture, brown and navy shades, good fitting lines, gray coney fur trim, and $29.50 value. Second floor.
New electric lamps have come in brass, old gold and black bronze with art glass shades and leaded panels. Prices range from 8 to 30 dollars. Portable gas lamps in stylish patterns 8.50 to 25 dollars. Piano lamps with polychrome gold bases 30 to 70 dollars and matching shades 15 to 57 dollars. Fourth Moor
Advertises voile waists priced at $1, highlighting plain voile in vest style with V necks and turnback cuffs, plus voile with tasteful embroidered designs. Describes shawl collar with scalloped edge and organdy cuffs and collar. Ends with unclear brand note "$1 Mecouik uur."
A holiday display showcases Mother Goose Oz and Robinson Crusoe books plus ten more. Titles include Baum Oz volumes, John Marlin Big Book, Wonder Book of Fairy Tales, Burgess Bird Book and assorted picture books. Prices from 50 cents to 2.50, pointing to a wide children’s selection.
Antique and modern candles with candle sticks in varied shades offered for Christmas table decor. Bayberry Renaissance Jacobean and Venetian candles appear with prices from 8 cents to one dollar per candle, plus holders, shades, and spring holders in assorted colors.
Bargain boot and slipper listings decorate a festive shoe sale. Leather slippers, moccasins, felt slippers, foot warmers, leggings, buckled arctics, and patent pumps are priced from 48 cents to 8 dollars. Main floor rear display features a wide selection for holiday shoppers.
Fragmentary notes describe sleds with grooved runners for stable steering. Mentions several sizes and that front steering improves control in snow conditions.
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