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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
11
The Barden Club at Burr Homestead marked ten years with spring planning and social events. Guests included Mr and Mrs. Walter Warner, Midshipman and Armenian relief group activities, a birthday party for Mr. Maraaryk, and multiple community gatherings featuring music, dancing, and charitable efforts across Fairfield and Bridgeport venues.
Four Bridgeport representatives attended a national Catholic conference in Washington DC. Miss Larmour served on the Constitution Committee as the conference organizers formed a new National Catholic Women's Council to unify Catholic women's groups and coordinate welfare work across regions.
A damaged wartime dispatch reports German and Allied actions near Saunntis with accusations and clashes at a hotel. French officers, Beamer, and troops are referenced amid tense exchanges and a later ship incident near Grogs Vogeland, with ongoing patrols and reflections on the night’s events.
Local store Studley and Son, long tied to Boston craft, plans a major re opening in town with a full stock clear out. New owner Mr. Studley aims to run a bustling shop offering top shoes at low prices while rebuilding customer trust and local employment.
A garbled notice describes a sacred concert at St Patrick's Church with planned music by Lala A. Salle. It mentions a Sunday event and includes unclear references to participants and arrangements, highlighting a regional religious service with a focus on choral pieces and scripture readings.
A fragmentary report notes municipal decile movements with references to MADMRET and AONE in Madrid price actions. Details are sparse but indicate shifts in local price indices and potential policy impact.
Crowds gathered at Strabfeld today for a Chamber of Commerce event to hear the editor known as the Dry Goods Economist. Mr Pollard was en route from the south amid labor unrest and tenant issues as the party prepared to address the large audience.
Readier shoppers note hats for first sprig wear priced at $7.50. Styles include Georgelle and black satin facings with trimmed flowers and fancy wings. Colors feature a range of en chrysoprase like ensembles as new spring fashion evidence appears.
A listed sale of small necessities features Easy Way and other carrier items, hangers, hair pins, safety pins, paper pins, snap fasteners, bias tape, lingerie tape, corset laces, sanitary pads and elastic belts. Prices range from a few cents to under a dollar, all offered at the lowest possible price.
Fitting decorations for a mid Lenten party abound at the Dennison Section with hats, shamrock bands, luncheon sets, table linens, flags, place cards, gummed labels, candy and green decor. A revival of 1850s style in midnight blue and old blue chiffon fabrics is offered at $45 to $50, plus children's stockings, with a rise and fall pricing plan explained at purchase.
A dated description details a glass jar with a metal aluminum cap, intended to hold three quarts. The design notes specify dry storage for cereals, rice, crackers, or ginger snaps to keep items fresh. The jar measures nine and a half inches high and six inches wide, to be stored in a basement.
Waist linings for home dressmakers offered in cambric and cotton fabrics. Cambridge finishes available. items priced at 85 cents each for cambric and one dollar for cotton versions. Also notes availability of Xotlon stools.
The snippet lists Good Shepherd yarns in standard colors, Shetland Floss, and Iceland Wool as the newest summer sweater option. It notes Teeland wool balls costing 70 cents each, and mentions Ainin Noor in context.
Period style dining room sets offered in oak walnut and mahogany. Fine examples suitable for modern apartments. Prices range from 340.00 to 540.00. Fourth floor.
Describes a size 9 by 12 Wilton rug of superfine quality in dull taupe tan wood brown colors with blue background and tan figures. Noted for exceptionally fine velvety weave. Priced at $100.06, located on the fourth floor.
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