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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
3
A man claimed 0 percent intoxication in a Freer case. The report details unclear sequence of events and conditions surrounding the incident, noting an alleged large quantity of liquor involved and subsequent actions.
Chicago members of a fashionable club announce a search of club lockers for rum following a government notice. The Prohibition era effort aims to root out illegal liquor within the organization and protect the club’s reputation amid reported investigations.
In Huntington on February 27 a youth talent program honored Washington with songs recitations and a patriotic play. Pupils performed The Star Spangled Banner Washington related pieces and a home stage production with elaborate costumes while a celebratory party followed at the Arundel home on Inglesia Street.
A historical notice highlights a luncheon menu including patty shells mes dish with creamed crab meat and oysters, chicken yomusticam tea duncheon, and tet suppers priced at 50 cents a dozen, reflecting period dining offerings.
Retail note announces Butterek Pittermys sold exclusively in Bridgeport with pattern department tips for dressmaking. It highlights new pattern books and urging customers to visit the store to view them and choose materials before purchasing.
Fragmentary notice describes a sale item with prices from two to four dollars and warnings about Dress in the group, with references to Hoovers and two individuals. Some names and figures are unclear in the OCR text.
Advertisement notes a spring showing of Smart Queen Quality Footwear featuring Pre-lustre washable designs. It highlights glittering kid leather finishes, one-strap and eyelet tie pumps, Cuban and leather heels, and prices listed as $7.50 and $8.55.
A playful debut introduces a bead design called the Spanish Louts Bead, noted for a toe lower than the Louis and a narrow Cuban heel in Gris kid style. The feature highlights SEPP PUMP and a price of $750, with Leen mentioned in the coverage.
An itemized sale note offers special Duplex or Holland shades at 89 cents each. Shades come in green and white, greet and cream tones with mixed rollers, and other color options like linen or brown. Size listed 30 by 72 inches with attached components. typical unit price is indicated but full details are unclear due to garbled text.
A garbled OCR fragment shows distorted pricing and product names with unclear context. It mentions weights, a date reference, and several items with prices like $1.50 and $195, but the text is largely illegible and contains invented terms. No coherent event or person is identifiable.
Attractive colored silk umbrellas offered at 2.95 dollars each for women. Plan includes decorative chantings and new loose amber handles. Limited stock advertised with emphasis on style and affordable price.
An early 1900s style ad extolls Hoover vacuum cleaners, urging immediate purchase to achieve new level of cleanliness. The piece references demonstrations at a home setting and involves a call to action for a home visit. It notes persuasive language about odor and stain removal and hints at a promotional show or demo.
Brief item reports two youths, a girl and a boy both 15, eloping and now sought by authorities. Details are sparse due to illegible text. observers are asked to contact police with information.
The Connecticut company is awarded 383.24 dollars in a disputed matter. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the award amount is recorded. No further context or names are discernible to identify parties or proceedings.
A lunch offering features mashed potatoes with butter, chicken pie, pudding, and tea or coffee for 50 cents.
Howlanda's promotes itself as Bridgeport's oldest Boy Scout outfitter. In the basement Bos' Department they tout gear for the Jamboree at Harding High School, listing prices for shirts breeches belts haversacks neckerchiefs knives and other accessories.
The notice promotes joining a sewing machine club offering home delivery for $1. It touts dependable guarantees, convenient payment intervals, and no spectral fees, with the New Home machines featured at prices from $39 to $100 and portable electric model at $58.
Men should consider a blue serge two trouser suit priced at 34.50. The ad highlights versatile cuts and sizes, appealing to a range of customers seeking a sharp, affordable outfit for the season.
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