Christmas Tree Celebration In New Canaan
Christmas tree event set for Christmas Eve with TEW CANAAN residents meeting at the hall to march to the municipal tree. Caroling, candles, and unity mark the first municipal Christmas. six fallen soldiers represented by golden stars on the tree. families to donate balls in red blue or silver. Local church activities noted with potential reappointment for the pastor and community group meetings.
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Canaan
Deel
St. Nick
Newnan
Italy
Poland
McCeormaick
M. Chirch
Fliss Mary Ruscoe
Connecticut Co. $20,000 Claim Set for Tomorrow
The Connecticut company seeks a 20000 claim before Judge Himes in Superior Court. Hearing at 2 tomorrow afternoon, after multiple postponements. Fifteen creditors will be represented by attorneys at the Danbury and Bethel company receivership hearing, with power repair parts and supplies cited as essential to operation.
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Connecticut Company
Claine
Daybury Amet
Bethel Street Railway Company
Himes
Danbury and Bethel Company
Danbury
Bethel
Receiver
Jewelry and Writing Supplies Price List Highlights
A fragmented price guide lists eyeglass cases leather and gold trim from 5 to 10 dollars, fountain pens 2.50 to 27, military grade silver and plate items 5 to 40, knives 5 to 15 with gold filled options 2.25 to 4.50, rings 0 to 24, pins 0.75 to 25, watches from 12.50 and up, bracelets and bracelets from 6 to 16.50, brooches 1.75 to 15 with stones, cuff and chain items 2 to 500 ranges, lockets 2.50 to 15, manicure sets around 5 to 10, purses 7.50 to 30, and various gold filled or solid gold wristwatches and jewelry with broad price spans.
Two Bridgeport Lads Wounded in Action
Two Bridgeport men are listed as wounded in action in a casualty list. Private Domenico Pamola, 73 Hazlett Street, formerly ran a shoe shine parlor on Past Side and was drafted into the National Army last May, going to France soon after induction. Private Samuel R. Prentice of Matfield is also noted as severely wounded.
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Domenico Pamoila
Hallett Street
Wovork AL Tavajian
Jeast Avenue
Bridgeport
Samuel R. Prentice
Matfield
Domenico Pamola
Hazlett Street
National Army
France
Christmas Jewelry Selection at Howland Store
Howland jewelry store offers a range of Christmas gifts with bracelets in solid gold and diamond set options from $18 to $36, gold scarf pins from $5 to $95, French pearl necklaces from $5 to $15, sterling silver rings $2.50 to $8.50, bar pins $2.50 to $16.50, and mesh bags in gold or silver plate from $16.50 to $38. Prices show broad selection of designs and metals for holiday shoppers.
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Sears
la Vallieres
Handcrafted Oriental Rugs for Sale at $25
Rare colors and characteristic designs in Mahals Massouls Shirvans and Karabagh silk rugs. Small table and library rugs ideal for sitting rooms. Impressive luster and weight. Third floor collection labeled for view.
Premo roll film folding camera for sale at 6.30
An early Premo folding camera using roll film offers clear sharp pictures about 2 1 4 by 3 1 4 inches. Compact and portable for beginners, Brownie style option priced from £2 to $4.50. Located on the fourth floor.
Collars in Color and Lace Trends in Store Displays
Charming collars in white or color range from pleated chiffon and organdy to Venise and Oriental lace. Prices span 81 cents to 3.50 dollars with satin, Georgette, crepe de Chine options. Motor scarfs and decorative bows shown, center aisle at front.
Old Glory gifts and home goods sale item highlights
A period catalog item lists a black traveling bag five dollars and five cent flags ten to twelve dollars, electric cooking devices such as toasters percolators coffee machines chafing dishes and combination grills priced from six to nineteen dollars, with bright nickel finishes and sturdy fittings. Calendar varieties showcase decorative and practical value, offered at a discount on the main floor rear display.
Little saving in wash goods sale listing
A short advertisement notes little saving in wash goods with outing flannel described as warm soft and of nice weight in striped patterns, and Challis in attractive colors for coverings and drapery uses, yard wide offered at 20 cents, highlighting protection against chill.
Rich silver fox toilet table catalog note
Rich silver fox toilet table described with handsome design and full service. Includes brushes hooks and multiple toilet articles with heavy silverplate backs and handles. Gleaming items priced from 6.50 to 25 located in the left aisle front.
Pretty white voile waists at bargain prices
Advertisement notes pretty white voile waists priced at 2 dollars. styles include suitor-collar with vest front, shawl collar with dot voile and lace, tucked waists with shaw collar, embroidered voile designs, and sizes from 36 to 50. Second floor display.
Special fibre silk stockings on sale main floor
Special stockings of fibre silk advertised in plain black with lisle top and heel and 5c sole. Brown champagne and navy versions feature circular stripes. Prices 59c to 65c. Location main floor.
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Gill Monster
Beauty
Coffee Prices Jump on Import Restrictions
The notice says coffee prices rise due to government import limits tightening supply. It urges buyers to stock up now, offering at most 10 pounds per customer with a current price of 30 to 45 per pound, from the front basement.
Clever sewing utilities for dolls and needlework
Ad listing small sewing tools and doll workboxes priced from 5c to 1.00. Items include darners emeries thimbles tape measures and needlecases with assorted needles. Also mentions Japanese doll pin cushions silk pin cushions and needlework fittings. Location noted as The Left aisle rear.
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Darners Emeries
Bright nickel gift attraction sparks holiday home focus
Bright nickel items entice shoppers as gift offerings for daily home duties attract mothers. The catalog lists kitchenware and houseware prices from 1.90 to 13.50, including tea kettles, percolators, chafing dishes, bread and cream sets, math stands, trays, and more on the fourth floor.
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Checker
Nps
Albert Knobel
Devens
Fred Ruscoe
Calvin G. Miller
Chio
John Yule
Texas
Will Sience
Yfecelann
Connecticut Co
Tjowland
Reid & Todd Jewelers & Opticians
Main ST
Opp
Howlands
Sil
Canaahite
New
Heaven
Telegram
New Canaan
G. W. Fairchild & Sons
Main Street
Deepport
Coun, Wednesdey
Howland
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