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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
24
NEW YORK Dec 19 Mrs Hortense MacDonald of Chilanoo becomes the first Chattanooga woman to enter Czbtonz in a sensational note from the New York office.
A cablegram from GA Tenn reports the first American woman to enter Coblenz with the Army of Occupation. She is said to be attached to a unit assisting Allied troops returning from German prison camps. YMCA secretaries have crossed the Rhine and are setting up stations among troops garrisoning the American bridgehead.
A quaint 19th century advertisement touts GROVIUS TASTLEESS Chill Tonic as a pleasant syrup suitable for children. It promises vigor and strengthening effects from a suspension of Ron and quinine, priced at 60 cents.
Three Bridgeport men are listed as wounded in the War department casualty list issued tonight with corrections to prior lists. Names include private Gullen, Gilbert, Stevens, and others from Connecticut and nearby states.
Former German leader Wilhelm II confined to bed with a severe chill while influenza grips Charles of Austria Hungary and four children. A Utrecht specialist aids the local doctor as Count Bentinck’s château tightens security. The ex empress and other relatives show fever and illness in Vienna telegram.
Exclusive neckwear Organdie pique and stylish collars in plain and hand embroidered styles, 50c to $1. Warmer Woolen Gray Suede Gloves priced at $2.28. Washable Cape Gauntlets with strap, $3.50, Tan Cape Seamless Wool Lined $3.50. Wool Lined Fur Trimmed Gauntlets $5. Gauntlets $5.30. Tan and Gray Suede Gloves with squirrel dine finish $5.75. Bright holiday specials feature Taf feta jersey sateen elu offered 130 to beg.
A compact grocery bulletin promotes Seeded Raisins at 14 cents per unit and 14 for 7? displays. The note highlights price offers in a period-typical shopper ad voice.
A large holiday showcase features the latest patterns and color combinations in plain and figured silks plus knitted ties in heather mixes. Ties cater to young and older men with conservative or exclusive scarf options. Hundreds of choices with special values at 50c 65c 1 and 1 50 and better grades up to 4 dollars.
Brassieres and bandeaux in pink and white with leafy embellishments. Corsets all makes at $1.50 to $4. Silks and satins with brocade patterns. Raincoats for women and misses in rubberized, mercerized, poplin fabrics in tan and navy. Rubberized tweed and smart checked coats priced up to $22.50.
Men’s shirts offered for Christmas gifts and personal use. Special prices listed at $2 and $2.56. Nogages shirts feature neat stripes in varied color combinations. Silk and silk-blend options priced from $4 to $8 with matching collars.
Hosiery items listed include Holemroot Hosiery in box at 40 cents per pair or 2.35 for a set. Silk hose prices show Pilve Alle Silk at 1 to 2 dollars. McCallum Silkose offered in box at 6 and 7.50 dollars per pair.
Plain handkerchiefs with assorted hems offered at 25 cents each and also available in boxes of six for 1.50 and three for 1.50, pricing indicating bulk options.
Local ad lists Silk Those silk ties and black silk stockings. Also mentions Silk Witwe Hose at 50 cents and All Silk stockings with price 2.50 to 2.50. Callum Silk Hose featured at various prices.
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