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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1918

Page

3

Czar and Family Alive and Well Assertion Debated

In a dispatch from WARSAW dated December 24 AP reports Michael de Tchihatchef claims the Czar and his family are alive and in hiding in a neutral country known to Allied powers. He cites no location and notes the Czar wishes to remain undisclosed. The story counters murder claims as Allied propaganda.

Warsaw Associated Press Michael de ‘Tchihatchef Skoropadsky Ukraine Strograd Dvinsk Vilna O ¥No Ekaterinburg Trotzky‘and Lenine Count Tatchev

Wilson Declines Northampton Visit By President Wilson

London December 27 President Wilson declines mayor of Northampton invitation to visit citing duty to his mission in Britain He would like to travel but cannot honor the request and would only visit his mother's birthplace without delaying his primary objectives.

Northampton London Wilson England Washington General Washington Great Britain

Track Driver Killed by Accident at Westport

Coroner finds George M. Greer of 154th street New York died December 21 in a collision involving a trolley car a automobile and a truck near Westport. The truck stalled the auto halted behind it and its rear light was out while a wet grade and limited trolley headlights contributed to the crash. Motorman Louis Kernstock of Southport operated the trolley. no criminal negligence is found.

George M. Greer 154Th Street New York Westport John J. Phelan Louis Kernstock Southport Greer Shyone

Boy's Working Reserve Week Begins Jan. 20

Secretary of Labor Wilson appeals to state governors to observe the week starting January 20 as national enrollment week for the United States Boys' Working Reserve. The program, started in wartime to boost agricultural labor, should continue to support food production for global needs.

Washington Wilson United States Boys' Working Reserve

Lovely hats for little girls special $3.75

Hats from millinery workers designed for young girls offered at a special price of 3.75. Velvet, felt and combination hats in black white and colors, with styles varied yet girlish and pretty, valued at 5 to 6.50, located on the second floor front.

Four Women's Shoes Offer at Saving Prices

Four different attractive women's shoes valued at $8 each are offered at $6.95, highlighting a notable saving. The gray and brown selections include gray and brown kid leather with cloth tops and leather French heels, plus dark calfskin options with cloth tops and military or low heels. A display note promises inspection in the main floor rear area.

Men's cork sole winter shoes sale preview

In damp cold winter weather a cork sole shoe is highlighted with a price drop from 9 dollars to 7.95 dollars. Three men’s styles are advertised: Black Vici kid bluchers with cork sole and broad toe, dark tan calfskin on straight laced last, and Cordovan calf in dark tan English last with laces to the top.

Black Vici

Howeo Royal Coffee on Sale in Limited Lot

Fragrant Howeo Royal coffee offered at 35 cents a pound with a limit of 8 pounds per buyer. Limited quantity available in whole, ground, or pulverized form at 54 pounds for $1.10. Sale notes location as front basement.

Howeo

Comfortables for Beds Priced From Two To Ten Dollars

Advertises a range of bed comfortables with cotton or lambs wool fillings, sizes 72 by 75 or 72 by 78 inches, and prices from $2.25 to $10. Describes qualities such as even filling and warmth, with options including Silkolene, silk mull, and sateen coverings in various colors. Main floor, front.

Wool and fiber bedroom rugs attractively priced

Lightweight yet durable wool-and-fiber rugs offer smooth dust resistant surfaces and warm comfort. They combine wool warmth with fiber toughness, stay clean easier than similar fabrics, and remain favored with use. Sizes range from 26 by 48 inches at 1.50 to 9 by 12 feet at 15 to 25 dollars. Third floor.

Guard With Warm Underwear For Women And Children

Advertisement details warm fleeced vests and pants for women and children at 85c to 1,50, including pure fleeced cotton union suits and wool blends. Men’s options feature ribbed cotton with fleecing, heavy weight shirts and drawers from 1.25 to 3 dollars. Floor front display noted.

Ecru

Which sort of boys overcoats best for winter sports

Which sort of boys overcoats to choose for winter wear. Dressup overcoats in smart finishes Chinchilla brown blue gray come in sizes 4 to 10, $16.50 to $21. Mixtures in browns and grays, sizes 11 to 18, with attractive plaids and sturdy fabrics. Mackinaws in blue gray red brown offer life and warmth, ideal for front baseman winter sports.

Wool Blankets Offer Warmth Yet Light Comfort

Wool blankets provide superior warmth with less weight and comfort for healthy sleep. The note advertises jacquard bordered blankets in blue pink or yellow with cotton warp for strength, sizes about 700 by and priced 12 and 14 dollars, located on the main floor rear.

Beds to make muff newly warm catalog listing

An itemized catalog entry describes beds to restore warmth, noting light fluffy beds ready for quick use in black or brown finishes. It lists prices from $1 to $2.50 and mentions related notions such as lustrous mending cotton, Priscilla lingerie tape, sunset soap dyes, and various pins and cabinets.

Splendid Coat Sale Promises Warm Wool Velour Fashions

Splendid coat for women priced at 19.50 highlights six new graceful styles in wool velour with fur or plush collars. Each coat is warmly lined to the waist and offered in six colors including navy black green taupe reindeer and Pekin. Emphatic value and sturdy service describe this fashion sale.

Orme

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