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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
7
A garbled report details smuggling of foods like beans and venison across Europe, with prices in crowns and foreign currencies. It notes varied availability in Vienna and Crecho-Slovakla, mentions bribes and penalties, and cites a shabby market for meat and staples amid wartime controls.
The American steamer Lekeele, which sank eight months ago at Penarth Road after departing Cardil, outward bound, has been refloated and towed to Queenstown for repairs.
Military training aims to form a strictly American doctrine of tactics and uniform instruction across schools. Open warfare is studied to prep for offensive operations while new weapons prompt unit changes and terminology shifts such as Information Officers replacing liaison.
Washington experts warn a maple sugar outlook amid shortages and favorable weather. Thousands of American farmers in the eastern to midwestern United States may tap new “sugar bushes” from North Carolina to Washington, Cracow, and Minnesota. A 16-inch tree di ame yields enough sap to make several pounds of sugar, with flow anticipated to improve over last year.
Boston reports tell of a strike by Symphony Orchestra members after dismissal of a conductor and ongoing disagreement over concert plans. Board president Catsar says a committee will meet to decide on changes, while management contends performances may proceed if unresolved.
The article describes new dainty colored blouses and sport skirts with pale blue coral violet corn color and other light shades. Many feature dainty white collars and cuffs with pearl buttons and white voices with collars plaits and cuffs edged in pastel frillings.
The arrival of two Swiss fabrics from St Gall is announced as notably different from the usual dotted Swiss. One pattern features a white ground with navy blue dots. the other shows a white ground with tiny navy blue diamonds. Both have hairline blue stripes woven in, measure 31 inches wide, and are priced at $2.50 per yard.
The piece envisions beads and hangings inspired by ancient Egyptian temples and palaces. It cautions the modern woman to avoid Cleopatra like danger while noting the artistic woman will find new uses for glittering indestructible ornaments by size, style, and decoration at the trimming section.
The feature highlights distinctive hand work with striking embroidery in quirky stitches on hats. Materials range from straw to silk crepe with stitches in raffia wool or gold thread. An example uses blue hair cloth swathed over brim and crown, tied in a fringed knot. New styles arrive daily, second floor.
A description of gingham dresses for young girls and misses highlighting loose waist cuts, long sash ends, large hemstitched tucks, organdie or pique round collars, pearl buttons and black ribbon bows. Sizes for 4 and 16 years from Jenior Shop second floor.
A new stock of white Madras fabric has arrived on the third floor. It is prized for men's shirts and ladies' tailored waists, stays durable after many washings, and the striped patterns provide a plain, restrained look. Width is 32 inches, priced at 65 79 and 89 cents.
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