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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1928

Page

3

Know Your Geography if You Visit Honolulu Says Phelps

This 1928 piece humorously explores Honolulu and Hawaii, noting Captain Cook’s Sandwich Islands lore, Kalakaua, Liliuokalani, and the 1893 revolution leading to the Republic and U.S. territory. It highlights missionary era schools, diverse streets, Punahou College, and a traveler’s witty impressions of Hawaii’s climate, people, and culture.

Honolulu Phelps United States Iran America California Para Hawaiian Island Ceylon Haswell Mark Feath Mark Alvays Lord Sandwich Kamehameha I William the Conqueror Cape Horn Socpes Kalakaua Mynor Nan Liliuokslan Sanford B. Dole Hawaii San Fraveseco Golden Gate Farallon Islands Croes N. E Oahu Punahou College Missisipp Doll Lil Kalulaul School U. S Longfellow

Uncontested divorce ends amid alienation case and custody

Neil J. Larsen of Greenwich wins a decree against Helen Tracey Larsen of New York City. Judge Allyn L. Brown grants custody of their eighteen month old daughter. Emerson named as Harold Emer son is a key figure in the affair that prompted the divorce action and related suits.

Harold Emerson Harrison, New York Neil J. Larsen Greenwich Helen Tracey Larsen New York City Allyn L. Brown Larsen Helen Larsen Emerson Yeaterday Lawrence Johnson Long Island City Johnson Stephen Stephen Larsen Mrs. Aresen Harrikson Herold

Divorce suit ends with death of Wilbur J Lane

Wilbur J Lane a Danbury hatter died last week and a planned uncontested annulment against Hazel Sherman Lane of Danbury was marked done The 1926 Carmel New York marriage is challenged on the claim she misrepresented herself as white The couple had a child born May 2 1997 with custody not requested and believed with the mother in Danbury

Wilbur J. Lane Danbury Rainer Lane Irving

Men's Handkerchiefs Exceptional Values

Handkerchiefs made of fine pongee silk with colored drawda thread offered at 39 cents. Main Wooly store.

New Spring Coats Show Fashion Whims On Trail

A fashion notice invites readers to view new spring coats featuring a standing half moon collar that frames hats, Butter-Mole trimming, Butter-shade dominance among hues, and Middle Blue and Black options. The shop offers demonstrations and explanations on the second floor.

Castilian Red Leads Fashion Colors In Bright Season

The article notes Castilian Red forging ahead among vivid prints while a new apple-green shade appears. Blues range from navy to light tones and blacks also gain prominence in the latest fashion wave.

Howland's Exclusive Hosiery Offers Wide Color Range

Howland's in Bridgeport showcases rose-nude misty-morn pawnee met allique honey-hbeige kasha-beige tansan tawn ey white jade greige opal mauve marron-glace flesh-pink mauve-taupe. Franchette and A. R. A service-sheet provide sheer beauty and fit in chiffon fabrics. Franchette Main Bloor priced at $1.65, ALR Flossery items at $1.50.

Rengo Belt Corsets At Howland's This Saturday

Howland's advertises Rengo Belt Corsets priced at 2.79 with back lacing and boning to create a straight line. Available in sizes 25 to 36. Saturday special promotion noted as Rear or second hour.

Howland’s

Special Women's Capeskin Gloves Feature Savvy Cuff Styles

Special women's capeskin gloves priced at $2.15 highlight smart novelty cuffs. The offer notes many styles in tan or brown to blend with Springtime’s light moods, advertised by Main Moor.

Tailleur trend centers eyelet tie with caban heel

The growing vogue for tailleur and ensemble spotlights the eyelet tie design paired with the caban heel. Main Floor highlighting this fashion focus suggests a coordinated look guiding shoppers.

Special Men's Fine Shirts At One Nineteen

A newspaper notice announces affordable men s shirts priced at 1.19 dollars. Offered in attached or neckband styles, the sale highlights value clothing options for shoppers seeking basic dress shirts. Local retailer promotes the special with emphasis on price and fit.

Underpriced shirts lure shoppers with fine fabrics

A sales note highlights affordable shirts in fabrics like white and printed broadcloths and madras. The Main Floor front displays various patterns in light color schemes, inviting men to choose from the selection.

Bridgeport boys knit golf knickers in checker gray and tan

The average boy favors golf knickers made to his liking. Waiting for the boys of Bridgeport is a line of knickers in gray and tan checker patterns, sizes 10 to 18.

Bridgepot

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