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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
11
Nighttime city scene along Main and Fairfield with a northbound New York car approaching. Police and residents observe drivers and passengers including actors, sailors, and notable locals. A parade of streets, vendors, and familiar faces creates a lively snapshot of postwar activity and community life.
Paris debate on corsets cites Dr Edouard Lefevre arguing female figures need back support. Doctors warn that removing corsets could cause more harm than keeping them, challenging long standing fashion norms and health perceptions.
Grace Williams seventeen year old daughter of Manhattan merchant Malcolm Williams at 206 Grant Street Jersey City shot herself in the bathroom after dispute over college attendance. Physicians report the bullet entered below the heart and she remains in critical condition at City Hospital. The family said she cried all night after learning of a college plan she opposed while she wished to finish violin studies.
Hamilton Holt magazine editor who helped lead a Republican delegation and met with President Wilson today made public a letter he wrote to President Harding asking him to explain the terms of the proposed league plan. He warned that further delay would imply no concrete plan or a preference for party harmony over world welfare. He argued the League of Nations and Bolshevism are the era’s two panaceas and urged guarantees that the world would not turn to Bolshevism if no plan replaces the league.
A Read House Read Co advertises a Belber trunk, labeled 999, with three ply basswood, fibre covering, five drawers, hat compartment, locks, and internal organization. Priced typically at 75 dollars, with exclusive Read House basement display. Also offered bronze book ends, ash trays, and lacquered book ends at the Book Shop on main floors.
Cedarized bags guarantee moth dust and germ proof protection for winter garments. Airtight design guards against dampness and dust and reduces wrinkling. Each bag features a patented hanging hook. Popular size 26 3 4 by 52 inches fits fur coats overcoats and suits. Price 49 cents each.
Police seek Arthur Burgess a traveling clock repairman with a stubby gray beard linked to the murder of Joseph Parsons at South Norfolk. Burgess had worked for Parsons and was last seen in Colebrook about six weeks ago moving through the region two to three times yearly.
A collection of discontinued brassieres in sizes 32 through 54 offered as Lot 1 from 32 to 48 with 50 and 59 cents, Lot 2 high grade trimmed or bandeau styles in sizes 32 to 54, Lot 3 lace bandeaux dainty under sheer blouses priced at $1.59. Second floor.
Ernest Thompson Seton presents a curious compilation about nature. It surveys robins, Moodroot folklore, blue birds and woodchucks with playful lines and musings on winter scenes and animal antics.
A catalog note presents Edith M. Patch series items and a Wyeth illustrated Robinson Crusoe. It mentions Peter Sandpiper Corbie the crow Uncle Sar and two children known as The Yankee Moodle Thins. The charting book and nursery library appeal are highlighted with a price of 3.50.
Parents and friends of Barnum pupils are invited to attend an exhibit showing Manual Training School, Domestic Art, and Room projects. Display includes garment making, velvet decorations, sashes, boys shop work, maps, weather charts, crochets, and home canning guidance with practical demonstrations.
Advertises ribbed sleeveless vests and trunk length pants at 39 cents each. Ribbed union suits with waist attachment priced at 1.00 and 1.25 dollars. Athletic style suits described in checked nail socks. For boys waist attachment and trunk length, for girls knickerbocker style.
A new style case made of rubberized fabrikoid carries bathing suit towel and toilet articles with mirrors on top and a hook for hanging. It is described as one of the most complete cases of its kind, with bags for carrying suits in plain rubberized fabric priced at 50 ct. Leather Section, Main floor.
Those intending to attend the Phelps Lecture course next fall will find a good edition of Tennyson Teady. Cambridge edition priced at $3.50 for households at $2.50. Riverside edition comprises seven small volumes for $21.00.
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