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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
15
A fragmented market listing shows prices such as five dollar bags and per pound rates around 38 cents, with abbreviations and unclear item names from an Abbreviated exchange. The readable portion hints at bulk quantities and unit pricing in a late era grocery or wholesale setting.
Only a few remain and these will be sold at January sale prices. An opportune time to secure for the next season a suit or coat of excellent material and workmanship at a price within reach of the average purse.
A sale notice describes junior and misses dresses made of fine wool and serge in colors black navy blue taupe. Sizes 48 to 52 offered with straightline shaping as styles adapt to fit well. Prices shown from 30.00 to 25.00 per dress.
The listing notes the last of January sale period for millinery inventory and glassware. It advertises champagne glasses with hollow stems at 6 for 6.50, then 6 for 4.00, limited Middy Dress sizes 6 8 10 years, sherbet glasses 6 for 9.25 and 7.50, and ginger ale glasses 6 for 3.50.
A cluttered sale notice lists Regular prices and sale prices for Willow Furniture items. It highlights dresses, blouses, glassware, and kitchenware with numerous price points and colors, urging buyers to act as limited stock remains. The notice references location notes such as basement and second floor displays with occasional product names and sizes.
Hugo Preuss former Interior Minister argues the American cabinet is too subordinate to the president and not accountable to parliament. He advocates a parliamentary system to avoid chronic executive parliament clashes and notes American influence on German constitutional drafts.
In a junk shop on Sterling Street, 68 year old Abraham Merson was crushed when scrap metal and a mooring beam failed beneath a weighty pile. Firefighters and police freed him after about an hour. Coroner Jo Helan will inspect the site and set a date for the inquest. Medical examiner Dr Garlick attributes the injury to skull fracture from the fall of heavy debris. The accident occurred as Merson crossed the lower floor. another man on the same floor escaped unharmed.
Milford notes report the Municipal hat will host a Sunday evening open forum headlined by William H. Lewis of Boston, famed defender of the Dol Chanms case, with Rev. Frank Carlson presiding and performances by the high school glee club and choir. Also scheduled is Coleridge-Taylor’s Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast by Milford High School glee club, directed by Miss Hilda Rawson, with Lorenzo Oviatt, Robert Norton Jr., and Eleanor Hawkins among soloists. The Board of Relief sessions begin Feb 2 at the assessors room to hear appeals on indebtedness and assessors action, with specified dates and times, noting no appeal can be heard unless filed at the first session or a twenty-day adjourned meeting.
Open stock Haviland china set with 112 pieces features gold edge coin gold handles and a narrow conventional band. Cluster of pink roses enhances rich, beautiful ware and allows future matching purchases.
Bridgeport’s local candy line, Nunnally's, features chocolates that are heavily coated and delicious. Bon Bots impress with delicate texture and tasty surprise, while the Nuts and Fruits are top grade and carefully chosen. Assortments include attractive packages and premium flavorings.
The text proclaims Aspirin's physician endorsed safety for many years under the Bayer name. It mentions Bayer Tableta of Aspirin with directions for Colda Headache Toothache Earache Arthritis Neuralgia Lumbarache Rheumatism Neukitis and general pain. It notes Bayer packaging and branding and describes small box prices and larger packages sold by druggists.
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