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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
3
Police were told yesterday morning that two parked autos were broken into during the night. Dr A Bernstein of 472 State Street reported a bag of surgical instruments worth 40 dollars taken, and John Robstock of 956 Boston Avenue said auto tools were stolen from his car.
Alvin C. Ows Fay national commander of the American Legion will tour six cities starting January 26 with a noon address to Bridgeport civic groups. The itinerary includes New Haven Hartford New Britain Waterbury New London and a stop at Abington hospital for disabled soldiers. He proceeds to Providence Rhode Island on January 28.
An advertisement extols Cantilever Shoes as easing the daily burden of housework by offering flexible arches and supportive comfort for women who walk miles in the home. It claims improved comfort for chores, shopping, and caring for children, featuring Dorothy Redd, Grover Boots, pumps, oxfords, and evening slippers in various materials and sizes.
Kiwanis luncheon speaker Ed ward Buckingham, recently reappointed by Governor Lake for a five year term, praised Connecticut's workers compensation act. He cited rapid relief, court support for rulings, and cost efficiency, noting $75,000 yearly state costs, $4.5 million in awards, and $1.5 million in approved medical care for injured workers.
Allegesown Hospital for disabled soldiers at West Hayeh will continue to operate. 485 patients in the area will not be transferred to a distant institution, with the Connecticut Legion insisting the state maintain a hospital. Owners of Allingtown reportedly allowed government occupancy to continue. Transfers between Veterans Bureau districts are said to be forestalled. Officials cite better service from New York headquarters with closer contact to Washington.
William Tryan, arrested in Watersbury for theft of tools valued at $20 from One Manufacturers Tool & Supply in Middlestreet, where he formerly worked, was fined $15 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail after arraignment in City Court yesterday morning.
The adjutant general accepted the resignations of Captain Lucien F. Marble of Company F fourth infantry and Lieutenant Jonathan L. John of Battery B, 192d Field Artillery, announced today.
A local retailer advertises extended hours through Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings for a wide ready to wear selection. The feature emphasizes fur coats and fabric coats with fur collars and cuffs, highlighting Alaska seal, Hudson seal, Civet cat, and raccoon options with fine linings.
A vintage list offers late shoppers ideas by recipient including Mother Father Sister Brother Baby Grandma Grandpa Auntie Uncle and more with items like vanity cases perfume silk stockings wallets watches cuff links golf gear toys and practical objects designed for warmth luxury and everyday use.
Fur coats priced from 59.50 to 500 and fur scarfs from 10 to 75 are offered. The fabric coats include new distinctive models with smart draped wraps and slender fitted lines. Many fur wearers can choose cloth alternatives or luxurious fur trimmed pieces showing velvet depth and color.
Cloth coats priced 15 to 275 grace a fresh assortment of corner kerchiefs white linen and demi linen with embroidered corners and Bulgarian corners. Sport kerchiefs in solid colors with embroidery. white sheet kerchiefs with Spanish embroidery. white linen with corner designs at 1.50. New silk umbrellas with carved ivory handles make a handsome gift.
Fine hosiery of real merit. women's pure silk hose with wide garter top, full fashioned Wayne knit, black cordovan and bobolink at $2. Also all pure silk hose, ingrain pure dye, Marvel stripe tops at $3, plus Rick silk stockings with open work and embroidered clocks in a large range of patterns $3 to $5.50.
A Christmas sale pitch urges buyers to choose Buhrke golf bags for devotees of the game. Emphasizes the bag as the most efficient quality option, inviting customers to the fourth floor front to see the points of superiority.
Women anticipate owning Hoover cleaners as men consider gift options to ease home tasks. The shop offers club payment plans and invites customers to visit the Main floor Fairfield Avenue aisles to see demonstrations and make purchases.
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