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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
3
Anna Darla, seven, of Grand Street, injured Saturday at noon when a White Rose Packing Company truck struck him as he crossed Grand Street. Condition improving at St Vincent’s Hospital.
A Mardi Gras dance is scheduled Friday night at the club rooms hosted by the Ninth District Republican club. The event aims to raise funds with entertainment from local volunteers and features a social gathering for attendees.
Police were busy Saturday night with a string of arrests. John Downing, proprietor, jailed for renting rooms for immoral purposes. B Wyse of 24 Marblefield jailed on disorderly conduct. Sopp Up Ligue with Sponse arrested for liquor law violations. Henry Reed jailed on drunkenness and breach of peace. John Calera taxicab driver held on $200 bond amid a sequence of intoxication and public disturbance arrests near Astor House on John Street.
Milford Penn 26 In a move under Section 3 of Public Acts 1994 the state motor vehicle department gains final power to establish gasoline pump locations. All current gas stations must remove pumps to 16 feet from curbs, effective May 1. The ruling could sharply impact small dealers unable to meet the new setback, forcing many to alter or close operations.
Milford scouts will compete against West Haven in an efficiency contest for patrols. Troop 19 of West Haven faces Milford Troop 2 against New Haven Troop 6 with rankings and first aid tests emphasized. Event held February 16 with New Haven volunteers assisting.
A Red Men parade marched through Broad Street in the afternoon, followed by a ceremonial pow wow. The procession drew crowds as participants from nearby nations gathered for the event, with street routes and bystander attention shaping the day’s festive program.
Ho wland offers 100 woolens for men to order tailored suits at 33.50 with a March 4 deadline at 6 o'clock. Choose from many styles including business sports and golf suits with expert tailoring and satisfaction guaranteed. Open at Main floor rear for fittings.
For youthful figure and stylish carriage, Boyshform brassieres promise comfort and full support. Seamless one piece fashion under sheer fabrics, no bones or steels, elastic waistband, concealed hooks and eyes, and no pinching. Special price week features flesh tones, brocade, satin stripes from $1.45 to $2.45.
The Howland Sewing Machine Club offers New Royal and Free models at cash price or on easy terms. Prices listed 39, 865 or 75 dollars depending on style, with guaranteed quiet, efficient operation. Machines feature head that drops out of sight when not sewing, ball bearings, and are delivered after admission to the plan with a small initial payment.
A rare comfort blends bloomers with dresses offering freedom, laundry savings, and adaptable fit for play and school. Bloomers use same material as dresses, cut with room yet neat fit. Dresses come in chambray shades of blue or green, trimmed with white braid on front and pocket. Sizes 6 to 14, second floor.
Wool crepe becomes a Spring favorite with a new weave sent to forefront for dresses. Describes a light and dark color splendid crepe, pleasing weave, nice weight, .42 inch wide, suitable for suits and sports skirts, offered at $1.68 on the third floor.
An advertisement describes silk crepe and canton crepe fabrics, noting pure silk and fine degreed weave with genuine crepe texture, fine luster, season colors, labeled as tricolatte silk, described as vice weight, supple and beautiful on the third floor.
An old advertisement touts a home remedy using Sage and Sulphur to darken gray hair. It claims the mix smooths, thickens, and restores a natural look, offering a ready-to-use preparation that darkens evenly. Apply with a sponge through small strands and repeat daily for results.
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