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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
3
President Harding said at the White House that modifying sugar tariff rates would not affect the current market and could harm the domestic sugar industry. He spoke after a tariff discussion with Tariff Commission Chairman Marvin and emphasized protection for American industry and domestic sugar reform.
The Senate and House factions clashed over a pollution bill as committee members argued for strengthening versus disapproval of House amendments. Senator Brooks noted conference disagreement risking the measure's death this session while others urged protecting water and marine life against factory waste and municipal sewage.
Berlin June 1 Associated Press Leopold Vitz a noted swindler with frauds in the United States South Africa Balkans Scandinavia and several European countries has been apprehended the 58 year old former art painter traveled under the name Baron Ord. He was linked to photographs showing him with former Emperor William of Germany and former Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg but police call them clever fabrication.
Firemen rescued forty three children trapped on upper floors of a West 50th street tenement today. Twelve women were carried to safety, several badly burned, in a dramatic early morning blaze.
A long article notes that nearly a third of U S land once forested has become unproductive or diverted to second growth. It cites Department of Agriculture estimates of four times replacement growth, widespread erosion of timberland, and billions of acres cleared or burned. It warns idle lands cost communities and outlines potential wood use advances and policy options.
The ad lists various car parts and accessories with prices including visors, oils, carburetors, spark plugs, wires, and special offers for Ford cars. Items feature included pricing such as 3.50, 28, 19, 11.5, 15, and 7.00 with mentions of timing, curtains, lights, and spark plug options.
Howland's offers soft shimmering silks in crepe de chine Georgette and Canton crepes in navy cocoa brown and grey. Dresses feature varied sleeves from sleeveless to draped, pleats tucks and overdrapes highlighting comfort and flattering fits for full figures and teens. Prices range 25 and 29.50 on the second floor center.
Men know a good investment. New cashmeres worsteds and tweeds shown in blue and black pencil stripes light grey mixtures brown and grey tweeds brown mixtures blue serges sizes 34 to 44 at 33.75 dollars.
Fine semit straw hats, cable or saw edge in several smart shapes comfortable fitting hats too Mohair Palm Beach and linen caps made in eight piece or one piece tops splendid Summer caps in grey sand color and natural linen color B1.50 Main floor rear Lexien union suits a full cut garment well tailored nainsock in pin checks stripes and plain sizes 36 to 46 S1 15 and 95c Wash ties of silk and cotton in light and medium shades 7Seard 50c Silk hosiery with lisle feet and tops in black cordovan grey blue and champagne 75c White outing shirts of a durable material with collars attached cut full and well finished S1.50 Main floor right front
Fibre sweaters offered in full figure sizes feature shimmering silk-like fibers in finely knitted check or plaid patterns. Available in navy and black for women seeking larger fits at ten dollars.
Sport hats appear in felt ribbon and Tagal with white and pastel shades. Styles focus on comfort and fashion, featuring crushed ribbon bands and matching shades, offered in white and vibrant colors for warm days.
A display of women's footwear in popular Summer colors features two strap sandals with welted soles and rubber heels in red green and blue priced at 86.50. Cut out quarter center strap sandals in red green and blue priced at 5. Cuban heel turn sole strap pumps with center strap and cut out in red and blue priced at 8. Main floor and rear display areas.
Natural tan calf oxfords plain toe with Duflex leather soles and heels shed dampness and resist chipping. Yan calf plain toe oxfords with crepe rubber soles priced at $8.50, plus odds and ends of moccasin oxfords with crepe rubber soles offered in broken sizes at $5.85.
Beautiful sheer white voiles feature high necks and Persian embroidery on collars and cuffs, plus black and white cross stitch options. Low neck styles show embroidery lace and dainty tucks. Staunch ginghams in checks with white pique collars or colored chambray, other dresses in sizes 48 50 52 priced at $2.75 on the second floor rear.
A brief description describes breakfast coats of sheer voile in flesh tones, noted for fine work by Philippine women. The garments are long with embroidered scallops around necks, along both front sides and at the bottom, plus decorative designs at the top and back. Price listed at $3.50 with location on the second floor rear.
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