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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement touts proof that faith baby dresses with embroidered yokes and ruffles priced at 92 cents and 1.29, a Wednesday only sale. It promotes Jewel Refrigerators, solid ash, 100 pounds ice capacity, 32 by 16 by 42 inches, claiming quality not matched under 30 dollars, sale price 21.98.
Five ply guaranteed garden hose 50 ft lengths with couplings priced at 574. hardwood hose reels hold about 78 feet. hose offers include 97 worth at 1.25 regularly. A special lot of pure thread silk stockings in black white and colors, full fashioned with lisle garter tops, heels and soles, 67c. Women’s lisle stockings 25c, fine silk lisle stockings in black white and shades, seconds at 50c quality on Web 25c Wednesday only.
Velour and Poplin coats highlighted with belted tailored styles. Women's suits in Serge Gabardine Silk Poplin Velour and Shepherd Checks offered at reduced Wednesday prices, with many small sizes available. Georgette Voile Organdy waists also featured at low sale prices and varied colors.
Bargain page lists men hats and children's wear with low prices. Boys 65 cent straw hats, 4 cent wash suits for boys, and rompers at 49 cents reflect a lively discount section. Local retailers promote affordable summer attire for families.
A splendid bargain features Summer Pumps and Oxfords in grey suede white kid tan calf gunmetal calf and white Nubuck with wood covered military heels. Priced at $4.79 pair with a Wednesday special noted, originally $6.50.
Savings apply to all canvas oxfords in tan and white with leather and chamois soles. Prices start at 98 cents per pair, with sizes from 514 to 2. The ad emphasizes comfort and cost savings for children compared with pricier shoes.
A well-made tan calf sandal for children at 1.49 dollars per pair. The sandal features two straps and sturdy leather soles, described as long-wearing with a quality leather sole. Special value pricing highlights the offer.
A newspaper ad advertises men s shirts at eighty cents with examples in Percales and Poplins, including neats striped designs and light grounds in all sizes. Also mentions negligee shirts with soft or laundered cuffs priced at eighty cents and notes a special Wednesday sale.
Bargain offer on large parlor and dining room clocks in mahogany and onyx finishes with half hour bell and cathedral strike. Includes Colonial, Grecian and Dutch styles priced regularly at 7.98 to 9.98, now 500 Wednesday choice abke been.
Readable ad item notes mercerized cotton socks in plain or fancy styles with turned over tops and varied designs. Likely a midcentury retail promotion emphasizing color, quality, and large selection for buyers.
Retail note lists women vests in Swiss ribbed cotton at 16 cents each, with low neck, sleeveless design in regular and extra sizes. Item described as neatly trimmed and available Wednesday.
A local sale advertises men s underwear including 59c fine nainsook shirts and drawers in athletic and mesh open work styles in nearly all sizes plus broken size briggan drawers. The discount runs Wednesday while the lot lasts at the store location.
An advertisement lists 55 cent neckties and 27 cent fine silk scarfs in a large, attractive assortment. It promotes a special sale on Wednesday at the local estate, highlighting a grand display of porters and designs.
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