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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
27
A vivid sales pitch touts Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that costs only a few cents. It claims corns of all kinds and toe calluses lift out with the fingers and a tiny bottle at any drug store.
A LaTrobe Pennsylvania man credits Milks Emulsion with curing chronic asthma after eight bottles. The ad claims it restores bowel action, boosts appetite, strengthens digestion, and aids wasting diseases. It promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied and lists 60 cent and 1.20 dollar bottle prices. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Fairfield County Republican association delegates meet at Stratfield at two this afternoon to elect a vice president and select an advisory committee of five. City Clerk Alex H. Robinson will represent Bridgeport. possible vice president candidates include James I. Walsh and David Wright. Advisory members may come from the Republican organization state wide. Local leaders speculate on upstate efforts to back James F. Walsh for governor.
A Bridgeport contingent led by Attorney Charles Shapiro travels to Springfield for the District No. 1 Bnai Brith convention. The group aims to send 20 delegates to the constitutional grand lodge in Cleveland Ohio. opening is Sunday with Shapiro presiding. Notable banquet speakers include Lieutenant Governor Cox, Grand Secretary Seplegreund, Rabbi Shulman, Morgenthau, Samuel Wolf, Charles Shapiro, and Dr. Myron Wessler.
Hartford January 80 The men’s Republican committee of Connecticut for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment says its purpose is to secure a special legislative session for speedy action. Several members deny hidden aims and say the group aims to show women voters that Republicans support full enfranchisement and to impress women voters in other states.
Reorganization of the Fourth Connecticut State Guard leads to a general lettering change in the regiment and others. Old designations are retained where possible. Details cover First, Second, and Third battalions with officers and company letters, plus headquarters and support units in Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Norway note follows about forests fisheries and falls shaping its economy and water power.
Last day January clearance at Che Read Annex features crepe blouses with beaded and silky embroidery in many colors. Gingham and voile options appeal for office or home wear, including Voile tuxedo fronts and embroidered collars. Various fabrics like crepe de chine and chambray offered at remarkable values, with strict tailoring and contrasting collars.
Bargains on flannelette knickers at $1.95 and $1.00 to $2.50 sweaters offered in plain colors and striped borders. Petticoats priced around $1.00 and $1.39, with knits in coral Nile green old rose and Copenhagen tones.
Shoes price notice lists boys button shoes gun metal sizes 1 to 4 priced at 2.95, heavy tan bluchers sizes 10 to 13 at 2.99, tan cloth tops shoes 6 to 11 at 3.95, spats in many colors, Havana brown kid shoes with leather bottoms at 4.95, plus polishing outfits and buffers.
An old newspaper ad lists household items with prices such as blanket flannel slippers at 35 cents and children underwear two sizes 90 by 58 inches at 2.75. Boys union suits ribbed fleece lined drawers and shirts in ecru at 2.45, motor robes in dark plaids 5.95 and 6.95, plus assorted blankets sheets and towels at reasonable prices.
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