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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
3
Rubber prices fell sharply on the New York Rubber Exchange as widespread selling, aided by weak London market signals and anticipated futures demand, pushed September contracts down several cents. Dec prices slipped from earlier levels with March and December futures showing notable declines amid domestic and foreign selling pressure.
Huntington residents share bridge entertainments in honor of visiting Mrs Charles Fegard Pulley from Laurestress and guests from Academy East Derby. Farmville River Grange to meet with officer reports and a Valentines program. Jury duty drawn for Charley W Perley in Bridgeport and weekend visits to Greenwich and Stratford noted.
Weak OCR text describes a shampoo product promising hair shine, cleanliness, and health. Mentions cleansing action, removing dust and dirt, improving natural wave and color, and leaving hair glossy. Includes marketing tone with uncertain details and several garbled phrases.
An elderly Odd Fellows veteran dies at his home in Naugatuck at age eighty two years and eleven months after a short illness. The man, long a member of the Odd Fellows association, had lived in the area for many years and was married in June 1907. A funeral is planned with details to follow in local notices.
Several involuntary petitions and bankruptcy actions were filed in Bridgeport and Norwalk courts this month. Creditors include Auto Brake company owners David and Harry Birenberg, Juhi Munsie of Unis City, Blah Focl Laundix, Gilbert Fovardensverden, John Fenton, Joseph Briedbord, Herman Zetlin, Edward B Doulens, Lucy ToreHa, and Benjamin T Rosenbury. Scheduled creditors meetings set for February 20 and 25 with final dividends and estate closures reflected in each case.
The Board of Relief reports roughly 700 appeals filed so far, with around 200 appellants making contact yesterday. The chair, Attorney Tons A Kornbult, said this is the busiest period yet as the board plans sessions in the Common Council chamber from 9 am to 5 pm today and 7 pm to 12:29 am tomorrow, with final filing hours 9 am to 5 pm. Last year the board heard 248 appeals before the close of the period.
A civil case in Norwalk involves Dominic Naralk seeking $15,000 and $2,000 for damages after a collision on April 4 1947 on Cedar Street and Connecticut Avenue. Witnesses for Naralk include Dominic Baker and five Nutmeg area residents.
A compact list of titles and authors including Sinister flouse by Charles G Booth The Palm of the Hot Hand by King Philips Booth and the Spirit of Cinvoln by Bernice Bibcouk Valles of Adventure by George Wo Ogden and Pho Rebel Bad by Diana Patrick priced at 75 cents each.
A clipped sale notice highlights a furred-cuff item with a price tag of 59.50. The brief item emphasizes the new product and the promotional price, typical of a department store listing. The text presents no further details about size, material, or brand.
An odd snippet describes a handmade hat with hidden crowns and a dented look. References to cro chet-Visat and novelty straws along with salin appear, though details remain fragmentary and unclear.
A garbled notice touts A.R.A. Razor Blades Howlands as the only Bridgeport seller. It mentions Swedish steel and Gillette, with unclear pricing and quantities, implying a limited stock sale of blades and packages.
Two and three tone jersey frocks rebel against single shade. Blossoming color in two and three tones, striking for business, school and home wear. Straight blouse with V pleated skirt attached to white bodice, sizes 16 to 20. Department Second floor.
Advertises new children’s gloves in suede lining and tleece finishing. Prices listed as $1.50 for silk gloves and $1.25 for capeskin with fleece style. Product emphasis on durable seasonal accessories.
Despite changes, sales staff remain courteous and upbeat. The company continues its valued reputation for value giving that has won customer trust.
Women seek the right foundation garment and corset-brassiere advice. Expert corsetieres offer personalized suggestions and note a special price on a heavy brocade, well boned design.
The note describes a heavy silk like fabric with fine weaving, flat lock seams, reinforced lacing, and a gutsy remark about value. It emphasizes texture and construction details implying durable, well-made material. No dates or organizations are mentioned.
A fragmented notice mentions a Tailleur business item tied to a student Navy event with color details unclear and several garbled phrases.
A New Home Sewing Machine at cash price on easy terms. Howland Sewing Machine Club offers a dependable machine sent to your home to begin work after joining and paying the first installment of $1.
A catalog entry lists titles and authors in the main flow of a publication. Items include The Jaze Singer by Arlene De Haas Beau Sabreur by P C Wien The Great Brighton Mystery by J S Fletcher Light Fingers by Frank Lord and The Needle s Eye by Arthur Train.
Exclusive shirt patterns highlight high quality woven broadcloths and madras with superior fit and tailoring. Collars available attached or separate. Imported silk patterns introduce new color notes. Yorke Shirts available for $2 on the Main Floor.
Heavy or medium weight cotton and wool union suits offered in gray. Original price $2.56 reduced to $2.15. Aimed at value minded shoppers seeking warmth and comfort in classic long underwear style.
Readable textile brief highlights clearance on Rayun and wool hosiery in medium and medium heavy weights. Mentions Nudear Gray shades, full and 7 to 8 length options, cotton and wool blends, with price points around $4.10 and 75e. Notes display at 59 Main with different crowdings and sample deployments.
A catalog note describes a dining set labeled vip dds combined for Brilanth color scheme. It includes one table cloth and twelve napkins.
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