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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
4
Saturday sale offers trimmed hats dress hats shirts waists and sweaters at deep cuts. Auto caps banded straw hats and georgette waists feature discounts while petticoats summer furs and marabout feather capes are priced to attract buyers with hundreds of bargains across clothing and accessories.
W W Rogers of New York City was elected principal of Stratford Center and High schools replacing R E Fisher who resigned to work in a Maine shipyard. The senior class will graduate 24, including Frederick Beach who enters the navy. 71 eighth graders become high school freshmen in September. Graduation exercises for Stratford High are set for June 20 with the Congregational church hosting diplomas and performances.
Police recovered jewels valued at 250000 from a New York safe deposit vault leased by a man’s wife. Montefiore Kahn and Vladimar Jogelson faced arraignment on smuggling charges and were released on bail. Authorities pursue a supposed American diplomatic attaché who arrived May 26 with the pair and vanished after docking. The War Department has no record of the lieutenant, suggesting an imposter.
A Montreal reader recounts over 16 years of rheumatism suffering improved after using Fruit-a-tives. The testimonial cites relief within 15 days and five years of no trouble, also noting eczema constipation and appetite gains. The ad promotes six for $2.50 and 25c trial sizes from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Printed voile dresses with over skirt banded at bottom and a white vestee with matching cuffs. Features organdy collar and cuffs for cool wear. Colors include blue and lavender. price listed as 3.95.
A pretty satin dress features white skirt and sleeves, a lavender and brown tunic, and a long braided waist with a pointed over skirt. Special price 40.75 dollars, later 16.75 dollars for the model just arrived and noted as rich in style.
A large assortment of the newest collars has just arrived. The market offers organ dyed, silk, pique and crepe collars with the latest cuts. Some are edged with fine lace and others feature delicate embroidery. Originally valued at 50c and more.
A local ad promoting men's work shirts at 79 cents each. It claims ongoing low pricing due to a large restock, notes shirts are made in blue grey and black, and hints prices may rise soon as competitors increase costs.
A dealer touts a well made assortment of silverware including table knives forks butter knives table spoons tea spoons dessert spoons iced tea spoons all in a pretty design. The item is described as solid silver though a claimant argues it is silver plated.
A brief ad touts Challenge Collars at 26 cents each as durable, washable neckwear for men. The copy claims they resist wrinkling in heat and stay clean with simple soap and water, offering a convenient alternative to cotton collars.
A rack of boys’ white corded madras waists size 6 to 14 years offered at fifty cents each. The item is marketed as a common sale in the usual shop display, with the price clearly marked as 42c.
An advertising pitch touts collars for sale claiming quality and cleaning. It stresses a limited stock to last a year and promises no seconds or soiled items. Prices are described as higher elsewhere, urging immediate purchase for a supposed deal.
A plain, bleached heavy mustin sheet described without dressing, featuring full 3 and 1 inch hems. The note emphasizes a sturdy fabric finish with specific hem widths for durable use.
Elegant satin bed spreads feature raised patterns and a refined finish. Highlighted as a very special value, these linens offer luxurious texture and a classic look for upscale bedrooms.
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