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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
13
Advice on hair care warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos. It recommends a pure greasy free "falsified cocoanut oil" shampoo, inexpensive and long lasting, to moisten, lather, cleanse, and leave hair soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage.
An old advertisement extols Tiz as a cure for sore tired aching feet. It promises relief from corns calluses bunions and foot pain and claims the product draws out poisonous exudations to reduce swelling. The copy urges readers to buy a box at any drug or department store and to enjoy shoes that fit better.
Guardsmen from Bridgeport arrive at Camp Toyvens Mass for a two week training period. Veterans who served in France with the 56th Regiment share memories as rain interrupts outdoor drills and bayonet exercises, with infantry drill and field tasks planned under war department guidelines.
Hartford June 18 F J Trindor supervisor of state trade schools will meet Middletown officials this week to negotiate establishing a school there. The move follows a recent appropriation by the general assembly and has strong support from manufacturers and employers in the area. A Middletown woman has offered a generous gift to assist the project.
New Haven police report Meriden resident Mary Marcolla held on five counts of stealing from stores. Attorney J Danaher sought a $400 bond and a continuance until Friday. Officers found silverware apparel teals hardware and other items at her home. Two men named Adam Suchoski and others from aviation service at Mitchel Field have been arrested and held on charges relating to stolen watches and articles in Meriden and Middletown.
Paris June 13 considerable attention in the press to a crisis within the cabinet caused by a clash between Paul Doumer the finance minister and Louis Loncheur minister of liberated regions over financing reconstruction work. Elites including Verdun Rheims and Arras have failed to float loans parliament authorized as the ministry of finance argues the money market should stay free for national loans. A cabinet reshuffle with Loncheur succeeding Doumer as finance minister is forecast in informed circles.
London June 15 The Associated Press reports Soviet minister of trade and commerce Leonid Krassin plans a trade focused trip to Canada and possibly the United States. The visit is described as non political with no anticipated obstacles, contingent on travel.
Pueblo, Colo., June 13. Governor Shoup and Pueblo leaders appeal to the United States Chamber of Commerce for relief subscriptions. James L. Lovern, G. Se Gann, and J. F. Keating urge aid, saying Pueblo's need exceeds local resources and contributions are light, making relief imperative.
June 15 report states two former soldiers were shot dead on the street by masked men. In the Camlough district of Newry another shooting occurred this morning, the third in a week. The victim was a young man believed to be a Sinn Fein supporter, taken from his home by armed men. he leaves a widow and three small children.
Fire of unknown origin caused slight damage to the steamship George Washington in a Hoboken drydock. This marks a second fire aboard the vessel within a month as it undergoes repairs. The ship, once used by President Wilson for travel to the Peace Conferences, is slated to sail July 30 for Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen.
London dispatch reports Thomas Rush, 35, an alleged American navy pensioner, shot to death yesterday near Lisaeus, close to Castle Reigh, by crown forces in Ireland.
Henry C Ide former governor general of the Philippines and minister to Spain under the Taft administration died in St Johnsbury on June 13. The longtime public figure served in high diplomatic roles and influenced U S policy in Asia and Europe. His death marks the end of a notable era in American governance and diplomacy.
Simplicity sets this season’s tone in the Junior Shop with gingham and tissue frocks for 14 and 16 year olds. Imported ginghams in black and white checks and blue broken checks pair with white organdie, full skirts, straight waists, deep organdie collars, and gingham piping, priced from 8.95 to 16.50 with other tissue cloth designs featuring full over-skirts, Bertha collars, and patent leather belts.
Luncheon sets include five piece sets with centerpiece and four oblong doilies priced at 1.25. Thirteen piece sets in bluebird fruit flower and Japanese designs cost 1.25 or 1.50. Luncheon cloths round and square 34 inch with bluebird and geometric designs priced 2.50 each. Art Department.
The Me Call Book of Fashions offers summer sewing ideas and fresh charm for last season's frocks. The new McCall Printed Pattern features easy, clearly labeled pieces to make sewing wonderfully simple and successful. Pattern Counter, Third floor.
Flowered cretonne and chintz bath bags with rubber lining offered in sizes to hold a suit towel and accessories. Two dollar bags include extra pockets for towels and shoes. Art Section.
New arrival of small dainty feather fans in white pink blue and maize. Prices are reasonable for such good quality. Located on the main floor in the center aisle.
Advertises Carter Union Suits with short sleeves or sleeveless in knee to three-quarter lengths. White and a few Egyptian or ecru colors. Priced at 2.29 per suit, with Boston Garters in satin pad and live elastic at 50 cents, previously higher.
Advertisement notes elastic top corsets for slight and average figures and a medium top for larger figures, available on the second floor.
Itemizing nainsook and batiste bloomers for women misses and children in white or flesh tint. Prices listed from 1.50 to 2.50, now selling at 1.19 1.25 and 1.50 for various sizes. Includes children's sizes in white and flesh color at 50 cents. Second Hour.
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