A Thousand Santas Bring Joy to Crippled Children
A Sunshine Club of the Employes tuberculosis Relief Association aids young George at Undercut sanatorium Meriden. The two year old, neglected by family, receives care for the first time through the club. Members have previously helped two other children, now cured, and hope George finds happiness with a Christmas gift box and toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeport Hardware
Little George
Meriden
Ridgeport Hardware Sunshine Club
George
Georgie
Georges
Trolley union chief decries wage award as unfair
Raebert L Wall, president of the local trolleymen union, condemns the arbitration award for wages as unfair and inconsistent. He argues the board ignored living costs and car ownership factors, cites Boston and New York contrasts, and asserts all workers, including bus drivers, sought raises.
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James Heahey
Connecticut
Raebert L Wal
Wall
Arbitration Board
Aztitnet
Waterbury Division
Chapman
Artetoar
Springfield
Woneater
New Haven Road
Bridgeport
Ielley
Peyton
Boston
Staten Island
New York
Thousard
Match Dice and Losses: Antigoneh Man Robbed of 600 Dollars
Wailins Qandry of Antigoneh NOS cried over a Christmas journey when two men at North Station near Seo lay square invited him to view a drop of keys in the city. He had planned to return to Swamokin after work as a carpenter. Thugs acted during the encounter, and an apparent roll of money was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wailins
Antigoneh
Blix Police
Sudy and Son
Swamokin Pa
Tandry
Seo
Uni Lani
Boamokin Teamus
Bridgeport to Open Demonstration Station for Coal Substitutes
A Bridgeport coalition plans a public demonstration station for anthracite substitutes opening before January first. The Chamber of Commerce coal committee, led by Mayor Behrens and Governor Trumbull's recommendation, will host experts to show low volatile semi bituminous coal, coke, and other substitutes. The effort mirrors prior 1922 23 shortages with support from Wartford New Haven and state governors.
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Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
F Wiliam Behrens
John H Trumbull
West Virginia Coal Operators Association
Wil
Governors Committee
Wartford
New Haven
New England
Bridgepark
H . Ewton
Boston
Charles L. Wright
Hartford
Fof
P F Grace
Locomobile Company
A L
Keating
American Tube and Stamping Company
Anderson
Warner Brothers Company
Oscar Richmond United Hluminating Company
ER Feicht
Bridgeport Brass Company
Professor Denies Quake Danger From Yale Expert
Professor Chester R Longwell of Yale rejects Harvard predictions of violent earthquakes in New England. He says the earth shock will be felt but causes no grave danger and should not alarm the public.
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New England
Chester R Longwell
Yale
Universty
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Matthew
Harvard
Longwell
Mathew
Hotel Manager Dies of Injuries in Greenwich Crash
Virginia Kendall, manager of the Jashlonabe Maples hotel in Greenwich, died at Greenwich Hospital from a fractured skull and other injuries after her car struck a horse drawn cart operated by George Bruk of Tart Chester. The accident occurred Saturday night. Dr. Krink was held under bonds of $4000 pending an inquest by former Justice J. Phelan of Bridgeport.
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Greenwich
Virginna D Kendall
Greenwich Hospital
Mra K Niall
George Rruk
Chester
Mos Kendall
Juha J Phelan
Bridgeport
The Christmas Fur Coat Selections at Howland’s
Thursday December 24 1925 Howland's The Christmas Store advertises fur coats for last minute gifts. Featured are raccoon silk or kasha trimmed coats $250 to $335, broadtail cocoa or taupe with fox trim $325 to $375, rat coats $175 to $295, sealine coats $90 to $187.50, Beaverette $69.50 to $150 and Caracal $150 to $210, with different trims and colors. Second floor
Fourth Floor Offers Household Goods On Sale
A catalog style display lists radio Victrolas cameras bicycles wagons scooters flashlights knives razors china glassware lamps toasters grills curlers irons percolators and a wide range of electric appliances plus cutlery washing machines stoves ranges cooking utensils and gas ranges.
Toy Items Sold At Santa Claus Store Sale
A local store offered a mixed toy assortment including games paint boxes tool chests erector sets autos to ride in and play with dolls furniture puzzles air rifles game boards sleds kiddie cars and Santa Claus themed packs priced at 25 cents per package.
Clothing and fabric items listed at information desk
On the main floor the right aisle displays a range of items including collars scarves shirts neckwear gloves driving gloves pajamas night shirts socks golf hose underwear garters suspenders belts umbrellas for men women and children plus lateen comfortables silk comfortables warm wool blankets wool filled blankets wool and cotton bed spreads bed spreads patterns rayon bed spreads child dress patterns and related information desk services.
Left Aisle Silver Articles Auction Recap
A catalog entry lists items including face powders compacts toilet preparations silver candles sticks silver vases silver dishes silver flatware sets and silver spoons in a sale front. The listing emphasizes a range of silver and cosmetic items grouped under a single auction lot.
Lovely Hats Cut Price for Christmas Party Wear
A fine assortment of newer hat styles for mid winter wear includes silks satins and metallic finishes. Wide range of sizes shapes and colors. Hats made to sell for higher prices now offered at 3.85, a chance to own a smart new hat for the holidays.
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Uwew
Gift shop offers wide range of apparel at low prices
A local gift shop lists various garments including women's hats and dresses, children's coats and dresses, underwear, robes, and lingerie. Prices shown include $1, $1.50, $2, and $3 for items such as hats, coats, sweaters, and blouses. The catalog emphasizes inexpensive women’s and children’s clothing and related accessories.
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Chilren
CENTER AISLE Buttonieres Handkerchiefs and Dress Patterns
Center aisle displays showcase buttonieres and handkerchiefs along with wash goods dress patterns and rayon dress patterns. This section highlights fabric novelties and sewing items for personal and home use.
Classified Listing of Apparel and Household Goods
A compact listing of men and women's apparel including suits overcoats slickers rain coats bathrobes knickers overalls jumpers house coats hats caps shoes slippers arctics rubbers plus children's shoes slippers arctics and household linens towels and sets fancy linens fine stationery gift books children's books fountain pens pencil boxes desk sets offered in a local market.
Basement Boys and Tea Room Service Offerings
The notice lists basement boys caps neckwear and tea room service after 2 30 PM with cafeteria hours 11 to 2 30 and evenings 5 to 7 It also urges to order Christmas pies today and call for them Thursday
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Cafateria
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Employes Tuberculosis Relief Association
Trolley
Trolleymen
Chamber Committee
Tiowland
Golf Goods
Hudnut
Coty
Santa
Tolks
Inemen
Men’s Suits Men’s Overcoats
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