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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
3
Washington March 4 Poker profiteers were hit today by the internal revenue bureau informally ruling that earnings from poker time are subject to the income tax but losses cannot be deducted from income in calculating the tax. Thus there is a tax for the winner and no relief for the loser. The ruling was given in answer to a letter of inquiry.
A fire started by plumbers thawing pipes in the cellar of Erwin W. Sehrewe's home at 470 Reaview Avenue caused about 10 dollars in wall damage yesterday afternoon. The alarm was reported at 4 05 from Box S18 near Newford and Seaview avenues.
A city Turkish bath hotel advertises a large hot room treatment that allegedly loosens fat by sweating and scrubbing. It states seven to eight pounds of dead skin and excess tissue can be removed in one session, with experts claiming immediate circulation boost and cleansing effects. It notes women are admitted Fridays until 6 o clock.
Federal trade commission challenged paper manufacturers to disclose investment and production costs to help set a news print price effective April 1. The hearing continued a previous session as firms sought extra time to prepare figures.
Southport hosts Liberty Chorus rehearsal at Wakeman Memorial building under J Nelson Hutchen son with 40 members and recent war-related events noted. Local clubs meet at Wakouma Ale-Moriah building. Cross sewing by Finder Girls and Home Guard attendance reported. Sgt Henry Sherwood on furlough. Saypoint Sherwood in Camp Wadsworth. Mrs Miser heads to San Francisco. others involved in civic groups and neighborhood notices.
Charles Blake of 1250 Main Street was arrested after a fight with Bernard Khelleher of 814 Main Street. Blake faces an assault charge following reports of annoying maids at Welleher's boarding house, with Welleher treated at the emergency hospital.
Detective Sergeant George Si Hon arrested 24 year old Tas teret for burglary after evidence tied him to a break in at 12 Geneh Street weeks ago. Police say the suspect took over $100 in jewelry and valuables from the Pogris residence. He is held at police headquarters as the investigation continues.
Senators backed Lodge and Weeks in a confidence motion amid a tight vote. Wonchester of Posten led the affirmative side while Wirehester, Serants Ae Minato of Creckton, and McDoannell of Boston opposed the measure.
Silks and dress goods remnants are offered at low remnant prices, with lengths suitable for trimmings to dress patterns. The sale highlights 27 inch voiles, 40 inch voile, 36 inch prints, 86 inch percales, Galatea ginghams, serge remnants, and shirting madras, with regular prices listed and many items marked down for quick sale.
A sale listing lace remnants and embroideries in varied widths and yardage with prices from 4c to 19c. Includes imitation valencine lace, shadow lace, and braid remnants plus women and girls aprons of checked gingham with pockets, and children's flannel gowns and wash dresses in assorted colors.
Hosiery and underwear advertised in varied fabrics and weights. Women’s silk hoselight blue and fiber silk stock noted. Children’s lisle hose and infant garments described with limited sizes. Union suits and vests highlighted with summer weight and lace finishes. Prices shown as fractions of a dollar.
Remnants of white and black batiste and voile offered at reduced prices. Includes 40 inch white voile regular and fine sheer fabrics. Market listing notes quality despite limited stock with emphasis on affordable yardage for dressmaking and linen uses.
A midcentury sale sheet lists pillow cases towels including bleached Turkish towels in various sizes and weights. It also mentions muslin remnants unbleached cottons linen toweling crochet bed spreads dresser scarfs and drawn-work squares with ordinary sale prices and per-piece ranges.
Unusual sale offering rugs in various patterns and sizes from 6x9 to 12x15 at 14 off regular prices. Remnants include cork linoleum 6 to 15 yards long at 32 cents per square yard, felt base lino at 39 to 45 cents, scrim and madras remnants at fraction prices, cretonnes 25 and 2 cent values, curtains in sets at 14 off, and extra fine scrim borders up to 16 yards lengths valued at 25 to 29 cents per yard.
Silk tafeta dresses in plain colors and stripes short waisted effect priced at 8.50 each. Serge trimmed skirts with two pockets offered at 2.00. Short dressing deques with collars belt at waist in floral patterns 1.00. Petticoats gingham blue and white stripes 0.25. Black cotton petticoats 0.25. Children's pink and blue dresses in middy style not all sizes 0.85.
Childrens muslin underwear dresses petticoats and drawers priced with embroidery and ruffles. Includes cambric garments for ages 2 to 5 years and infant cotton dresses. Noting regular prices and fabric details from a historic catalog.
Women s collar sets with slight mussing offered as regular stock. Ostrich boa mix in dark blue black gray brown and white available. Net veiling offered in good quality. Yardage priced at 10 cents.
Diverse glove lot including white kid gloves with black stitching priced at 1.39 for a regular size. chamois gloves natural and white at 1.50. kid gloves in white tan and pearl at 1.00. long black silk gloves of good quality offered at 55 cents.
Handkerchief sale listing features white lawn edged pieces at 20c to 30c, unhemmed and hemstitched options, and assorted linen and sheer lawn handkerchiefs. Includes embroidered initials and plain hemstitched designs plus women's linen handkerchiefs priced from 10c to 20c.
Notions Mercerized mending cotton in black tam and airwy, e vari spools offered. Machine oil quality regular 10g. Be Asbestos iron holders. Dust caps many colors. Sewon hose supporters. Shoe trees in good sine. Darning Cotton in walute black and taun five spools ten.
A varied list of discounted items including shirts in multiple sizes and colors, ribbed drawers, collars, bow ties, blue flannel shirts, tan leather items, nail brushes, powder puffs, rubber gloves, toilet soap and paper, Mennen talcum powder, peroxide, and fountain syringes. Prices range from a few cents to under a dollar, with regular marks noted.
Mesh bags offered in flat oval and square shapes with various finishes. Special sale price of 1.25 dollars for selected items. Casque combs adorned with colored stones available in multiple styles. See page 49c for details.
Antique style catalog item list describes khaki and gray knitting yarns and skeins at 75c, large knitting bags with oval handles at 50c, scarves and novelties, slight soiling 25c, color options 10 and 25c, yarn skeins 4 oz, stamped pieces, amber knitting needles and rods for bags at 16c.
Distribs offer patent leather bags Huish larse size at 1.00. Purses with top strap handle priced for regular use at 85 cents. Children's purses in assorted colors and styles show regular prices around 38 cents. Patent leather finish belts and kid belts listed in multiple colors with regular prices about 29 cents.
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