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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
2
Rev J A Gardner speaks at a Convert's club gathering held at Christian Union hall at o o clock with J W Macdonald as leader. A hometown story notes a country boy moving to the city to take a railroad traffic department brakeman job, starting duties immediately.
A vivid ad depicts back pain relief claims with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It touts nightly cures since 1696, urged purchase from Holland and warns to buy only the Gold Medal brand, with money back guarantee and World War II era styling cues.
In Storrs Conn during the eighteenth week hens produced 3 060 eggs, about 52 percent yield and the highest weekly total since the contest began last November. Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds topped the honor roll with several pens from Canada and the U.S. placing highly. warnings to plan for egg preservation in water glass noted as prices may rise, with best pens listed by variety and breeder.
Special evangelistic and devotional services begin tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church ahead of Communion on Sunday March 17. Rev Alexander Alison Jr preaches Christ Without in the morning and Christ Uplifted in the evening with organist Mr Joyce performing. Guest speakers include Dr Frank M Carson Rev Albert Dale Gannz Rev James Grant and Rev Alexander Alison D D. Public is invited to all services each night at 7 45 with choir music and Young People's prayer chorus.
Phipps hats emphasize clever lines and distinctive brim curves rather than trim. The ad highlights life and spirit they impart, suitable for most but not the sternest formal occasions, with many colors and models priced from five to seventeen fifty, on the second floor.
Good news to every writer and woman who writes letters. Attractive fashionable boxes of stationery ready Saturday at special prices. Imperial Albafiax 48 sheets and 48 envelopes 39c Vogue papeteries white quire 25c Tieris linen 2ac Violet linen white stationery 29c Main floor rear.
A persuasive ad touts Howland jewelry as affordable yet attractive for women. It highlights pearl necklaces with gold clasps from $1 to $15, sterling silver Ripine stones from $2 to $16.50, fancy bead necklaces $0.50 to $8.50, and cherry red novelty earrings at $0.50, urging readers to visit the left aisle front to see the selection.
Smiling and eager, new suits arrive rapidly in a fashion restrained by careful tailoring. The short military style jacket suits medium figures, while ripple back jackets flatter other builds. The collection at OF Tt showcases favored fabrics colors and silhouettes, designed to harmonize with different figures and tastes.
Beau tiful crepe de chine and taffeta dresses aimed at youth and little folks. Tunics pleats and embroidery create charm with soft grays blues and bright foulards. Notable group priced at 19.50. Second floor Hoov.
Roger Batchelder writes a description and photography book for Camp Devens with approval from the War Department Committee on Public Information. Priced at 50 cents, available at Main for, rear.
Men's raincoats advertised as guaranteed not to wet through feature double coat construction with rubberized sides facing each other for an even gray appearance. Inner coat loosely attached, comfortable and stylish, ready for immediate replacement if needed. Usual price cited as two dollars. limited stock available, ships Saturday morning.
A trio of special shoes offered for men allows selection with sizes and widths available. Tan laced English last shoes with solid sole and broad heel, Tan Bluchers in English style, and Black calf English-type Bluchers listed. All were regular five dollar values now priced at 3.95.
Fine white kid gloves from France feature backs embroidered with bright flowers. Priced at $3.50, with other novelty gloves in many spring shades including white at $2.25. Additional items include brown backs embroidered to match tops at $3, and new white gloves with two clasp models around $2.60. Center aisle rear display.
Small sum buys attractive hosiery with fiber silk stockings at 50c. White and black lisle stockings, comfort pairs, and pastel lisle vests and bodice tops offered. Described colors include pink and white with mention of sheer waist wear. Left aisle rear display.
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