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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
3
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In Bridgeport a former inmate Rev Chare W and Rev Simpson who found new life after release from Lairfield County Jail. Rex Stpson reports in New York City he now manages a growing concern and credits the Bridgeport Christian Union with his renewal and success.
The piece notes March as the old Roman year start and explains calendar shifts, then shifts to fashion praise for sport hats priced at $3.95 and $4.95. It highlights hats as essential casual wear with Milan hemp and Bangkok straw styles, urging readers to shop the new spring display on the second floor.
A bright youth recounts recent events to a storyteller, noting the phrase you ma'am and remarks that someone broke all the command. The exchange highlights tension and a call for orderly behavior among the crowd.
Advertises light tan calfskin oxfords in three styles with broad toe and rubber heels priced at 9 dollars for two pairs and 7.50 dollars for another. Mentions a gin floor rear but offers no additional details.
New spring models offered in top less and low bust styles with medium and long hip cuts. Flesh and white coutil fabrics lightly and heavily boned for various figures. Sizes 24 to 36 priced at $5. on second floor rear.
New cotton fabrics feature crepe and novelty stripes in green yellow rose and blue on 36 inch widths. Silk and cotton shirting also available at 36 inches with stripe patterns. Priced at $1.25 per yard on the Main floor.
Howland's Men's Clothing presents topcoats in multiple styles and colors at notable prices. Tailored to order in Howland fashion, they feature three button box styles, woolens personally chosen, and hand sewn details such as silk trimmings and hand made button holes. Prices range from 24.50 to 60.00, with other topcoats priced 29.50 to 60.00 on the main floor.
The Bridgeport fashion scene embraces an entire Margaret Marie dress line featuring satin crepe and georgette ensembles in silk and twill. Each design offers distinctive details and modern flair at a surprising value of 39.50, signaling a lasting fashion fact in Howland state.
Public approval centers on items like Pepsodent toothpaste 42e Borhan 25e Kolynos 19c Pond's cream jars 23c large 45c Johnson & Johnson baby powder 19c Squibb talcum 23c Mennen talcum 20c Cuticura soap 18c Woodbury soap 17c Packer tar soap 18c Mum small 17c large 42c sea salt bath 15c Ma fren exact brand list reflects broad selection and pricing
Rajah cloth and broad cloth dresses in pretty shades for children ages 2 to 6, with some dresses embroidered by hand in novel designs. Prices marked at $1.95 reflect affordable quality and fine fabrics.
Costume slips offered in brilliant Milo-sheen with fancy pleated flounce trim and novelty braid. Sizes 36 to 44. Priced at 3.65 dollars. Second floor rear.
A sale note offers heavy crepe de chine peasant blouses in powder blue red green and white priced at five dollars. Trimmed with a cross stitch banding along front collar and sleeves. Second figure described.
Grey and brown yard square shawls priced at 1 to 2 dollars offer comfortable wear reminiscent of mothers shawls. Honeycomb shawls available in lavender red blue black and grey at 3 dollars. Second floor center.
Beaded or spangled tunics offered at 12.50 each in white or black on the main floor Teal. Limited quantities pushed the quick sale, reflecting a special pricing move.
Advertises women’s kid gloves priced at 3.75 dollars with embroidered backs and French coffin finish in beaver and black with white. Puts emphasis on main floor location and store presentation.
Wide selection of choker chains and beads in ruby red emerald topaz aquamarine sapphire amethyst tango and crystal. Many color combinations offered on the main floor storefront display.
Lace selections include Venice lace four inches wide in white Paris lace ochre with shades bands and edges priced 10 cents to 1.25 dollars per yard Allover Venice lace eighteen inches wide in ecru at 1.50 dollars per yard Located on the main floor center for customer pickup and viewing.
Stores tout suits with regular coats and vests for small boys and youths, including long trousers and short styles. Topcoats in navy serge and marinish blends priced from 8.50 to 13.50, with a $12.75 suit option and earlier arrival of new styles.
The ad promotes Queen Quality tan calf shoes for women, listing styles such as two strap pumps with welth or leather heels, two strap pumps with light soles, four button oxfords with cutouts, sailor tie low heel pumps, and gore pumps with military heels. Prices range from 5.50 to 8.50, highlighting new spring arrivals.
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