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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
8
Bright sale ads tout large stock and up to date styles with emphasis on value and quality. Shoppers are urged to pledge and save on a single pair enough to buy thrift stamps. Local campaign language highlights past sales while claiming this one is the best ever.
A SD 00 value feature boots with carved style and comfortable fit. Ivory sole boots by Balics White Rack showcase fashion detail and priced for shoppers seeking durable footwear.
Five dollar and forty five cent ladies buckskin boots feature dais toe and bouis heel. Formerly seven dollars, now offered at a reduced price. Limited stock, durable design, aimed at value seeking shoppers.
An ad highlights a four ninety five buckskin ladies boat shoe with plain toe and Louis heel, praising its style and claiming a regular six dollar value. The copy emphasizes affordability and fashion appeal for the season.
An advertising catalog highlighting ladies footwear with enameled military red oxford styles and white linen oxfords with plain toes, enameled military heels, white linen pumps with Louis heels, brown patent leather pumps and oxfords, all advertised at special low prices.
In the 14th week of the egg contest at Storrs Conn the total production across pens reached 57 percent. First place went to a White Leghorns pen from Hollywood Washington with top weekly yield, while several pens tied for fourth with 88 eggs, and Oregon Agriculture College was noted for advancing in the standings.
The diary fragment hints at a planned rift between Betsy and Dick with Betsy and Dick both loved by the narrator. Betsy is described in flirtatious detail and a confusing scene unfolds with friends Pick Fre Soley Jim and others present, while Betsy teases and the narrator frets about loyalties and possible romance.
Merchants split over proposed closing hours for July and August as a commerce survey shows a majority favor daily 5 pm closures, with Wednesday afternoons most supported. The Merchants' committee will adjust hours while a separate note reports Private George M. Reigel, sent to Camp Upton, remains missing after transfer to Camp Devens.
A prisoner attacker waited silently in court after a September incident at North Avenue. Joseph arse, ho, and Stonewall Cohen faced $3,000 bond in Superior Court as the case moved through the city court. In a separate jail incident, Calven Nigera attacked Marshall with a nozzle, causing a deep throat wound and minor injuries after work release.
Report describes an injured man transported to Bridgeport Hospital and a confusing navy order signed by Governor Hedlcomb. Officials say the ban does not affect men already registered this month as more notices await clarification.
Bernard Bulger of 367 Summer Avemite was given six months in the Weel County Jail, suspended on his promise to support his three minor children after his wife’s death, by Judge Wilder. Bernard Islaviteh of 28 Grandford Avenue was sentenced to four months in jail in City Court for non support.
Avene theatre announces a new band lineup with Deversley set to play drums. The event names a Thursday performance and notes a member of the troupe joining the rhythm section.
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