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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
3
A reception marked the opening of the welfare building and heart department facilities at the hospital. Guests viewed new equipment including lighting and medical chests as rooms were dedicated for patient comfort and care.
A Common Pleas Court decision lists multiple cases with damages awarded. Plaintiffs include Thosentiell against a widow, Ca rr against H Elliott, and Clinton K Hunter versus Raymond Holland et ux, with damages totaling hundreds of dollars for each claim.
The Federal Board for Vocational Education hosted a reception in the county building to discuss vocational training for disabled soldiers from Fairfield and Litehfield counties. About 200 soldiers are expected to benefit, with roughly 200 letters already responding regarding vocational options. Dr William Horace Day, pastor of the Unites church, addressed the Congregational international council in Boston and chairs the Evangelism commission.
Special rompers for little girls and boys priced at 1.95 with blue pink and check patterns. Describes collars pockets neck styles and summer wear suitability. Also features matching tan and white leather shoes and white canvas pumps in various prices.
Advertises women's bathing shoes in cork or rubber sole with bright color contrasts. High cut priced at 1.25 to 2 dollars and low cut navy blue at 1.30. Notes protection and styling to complement swimsuits. Main floor rear display.
Seasonal notions highlight a mixed sale of shoe care items and apparel. Two-in-one shoe polish and white cleaner for shoes, Colorite straw hat materials, Velvet-geip hose supporters, and hand-made items from human hair with bathing and tennis wear. Prices range from $1.50 to $4.00.
Summer reading picks entice kids with magic drawing books that grow pictures and a mix of toy, puzzle, and picture books. Notable titles include Uncle Wiggly bedtime stories, Peter Rabbit, Mother Goose rhymes, and various bird and flower guides, priced from bundles under a dollar to $2.50. Main floor, rear.
Athena summer underwear promises comfort with a fit that won’t pull or wrinkle. Descriptions include full front vests and bodices, gauze tights with double gusset, beaded tops, ribbon straps, and varied styles priced around 85 cents to a dollar.
Purse friendly listings describe ladies socks and stockings in silk and lisle. Options include three-quarter length sport socks in navy cordovan white and black at $2, embroidery on pure silk stockings at $4.25, and fine lisle ribbed children's hose in white cordovan black at 65 cents.
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