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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
11
New York July 12 women in the city are embracing a back to nature fad in dress reacting to war. Milliner L Smolin reports New York women favor reptile and animal prints such as crocodile and leopard, mirroring Parisian styles as Smolin arrived aboard the Imperator.
Funeral notices for Helen Marie Dwyer Catherine Kelley Anna Gertrude Schneider Margaret Vis and infant Dantan Nair describe high mass services at Blessed Sacrament St James Brooklawn and Summerfield churches with burials at St Michael's Lakeview and other local cemeteries. Survivors include spouses children and grandchildren with service details and burial locations.
London reports the Leuyi in Paris has purchased a statue of the god Aanen with a seated King Todi Ankh Amon, valued at 350000 A. The piece is described as almost perfectly preserved except for the missing head of the king and the god’s hands.
Poughkeepsie July 12. Frank Smith, 19, pleaded guilty to attacking a Vassar graduate in June. County Judge Arnold sentenced him today to 20 years in Sing Sing prison, the maximum term under the law.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Lake Elwin, beached at Sandy Point last month after striking a submerged rock near Canso, Nova Scotia, was refloated in May and will resume its voyage to New Fork.
Four thousand bags of Danish butter, each 100 pounds, arrived in New York aboard the British steamship Mahia. The butter was consigned to American importers.
The Hat of Or gandie in pure white or pastel shades such as pink, maize or blue appears with summer frocks in Georgette models and transparent or solid brims. Exclusive styles claim no two alike. Sports Hats in cotton Batavia offer colors white flesh orchid jade navy and new combinations on the second floor.
Envelope chemises lace trimmed with flat seams and no extra bulk under tight skirts. Regular sizes 36 to 44 priced 4.00 to 5.00, built-up shoulders extra sizes 36 to 44 from 2.19 to 3.50, taller busts 46 to 48 priced 4.00 to 5.00. Corset covers 36 to 44 1.50 to 2.50, extra sizes up to 2.75+. Open drawers and waistline shaping garments reduce fullness, sizes 28 to 40 priced 1.50 to 2.50. Drawer and skirt combinations 36 to 46 from 2.25 to 3.19. Gowns in slip-over lace trimmed 38 to 46 3.00 to 7.75. Lingerie Shop, second floor.
Summer worn away by frost fears the Gardencraft clearance offers White Chairs Arbour Seats Settees and Tables for porches sun parlours and gardens. Prices cut on rockers chairs and folding settees plus canvas steamer chairs and small dishware in two groups at Basement.
All White towels for sale in two good grades, generous size and firm weave already hemmed. Priced at 59 and 79 cents, ideal to take to the beach this Third Week of April.
Specially designed Kimonette cloth for summer kimonos features pink rose blue and green shades with floral patterns and winged bird motifs. It is 30 inches wide priced at 75 cents per yard. Third floor.
A summer special highlights cotton Jersey Cloth shirts in white or tan with attached or detached collars priced at 3.98, down from 4.63. Also featured are blue polka dot wash ties and a range of wash ties in 75 cents to 1.50 with various colors to pair with summer outfits.
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