Bridgeport Merchants Adopt One Delivery System
Bridgeport merchants decided to implement a single daily delivery system starting July 15. All goods exchanged or returned within three days of purchase. This move aims to boost convenience for customers and aligns with guidance from the State Council of Defense and National Council of Defense. The meeting, well attended, affirmed adherence to the resolutions while pursuing consumer ease.
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Retail Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
State Council of Defense
National Council of Defense
John A Muir and Company Suspended by NYSE
The John A Muir and Company, once the country’s largest addl denters, were suspended by the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. They hid an office at 86 Main Street in this city several weeks ago, and the firm faced small business difficulties.
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John Oa. Muir and Company
New York Stock Exchange
Main Street
Smll
John A. Muir and Company
Summer frock with peplum blouse and satin girdle
The Daily Fashion Hint describes a semi-dressy summer frock made from cotton at 29 cents a yard. It features a gathered peplum over a plain skirt, a round neck blouse, and a soft black satin girdle. Materials: medium size requires 6 yards 36ment fabric, 4 yards lace, and 2 1/2 yards gibbon.
Landlords Use Health Inspectors to Raise Bridgeport Rents
Bridgeport landlords have cited Health department orders for yard cleanups and required garbage cans as a new pretext to raise rents. In one case a $1 monthly increase spread over a year amounts to $72, while another $5 increase due to galvanized iron cans affected a tenant who had bought her own can.
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Bridgeport
Health Department
Saime
Thea Health Department
Fourth of July swim and a copied frock dress scene
The narrator notes swimming on the Fourth of July despite doubts and praises a waiter's charm. She describes a bathing suit inspired by a child’s frock, made by Madame, with a dark blue silk dress, box pleats, a white pique belt and collar, and bloomers worn underneath.
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Drg
Red Cross
Madame
Express Company to raise wages under new rate order
The Adams Express Company announces wage increases for its employees funded by higher rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. President Taylor states the added revenue funds only the wage rise and not executive salaries. Specific increases will be disclosed after July 30 due to extensive data reviews.
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Adams Express Company
Taylor Mide
Samuel Driver
Bridgeport
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taylor
Daudty
Bridgeporter at College to Plattsburg
John A. Allen of Holy Cross is among 25 students selected for a two month military training course at Plattsburgh. Rev Joseph N Dinand president of the college notes Allen will undergo the required physical exam before admission to the city program beginning July 18. Allen is staying with his parents at 76 Len Avenue pending the exam.
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John A. Allen
Holy Cross
Stude
Plattsburgh
Joseph N. Dinand
Pr. Dent
Allen
Len Avenue
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