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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1922
Page
3
In New Haven march, the wholesale ice cream scene eases as the New Haven Druggists Association votes to reduce the price by six cents per pint, signaling a return toward normalcy after a period of luxuries. The vote came amid local discussions on costs and affordability.
Milford residents are urged to donate eggs for patients and staff as the hospital hosts a donation day at Harrison and Gould's on Broad Street. Last year 217 dozen were collected. organizers aim for 300. The Ladies Auxiliary, led by Mrs Manley J Cheney and Mrs Helen Putney, will coordinate at the receiving station from morning hours. Local Chautauqua officials report plans for an August event, while the Women's Relief Corps schedules a whist party chaired by Mrs Wilbur Ford.
James Cohen of Alsow bound over to Somerset County Grand Jury on $5,000 bond charged with attempted arson in a Waterville Maine two family building. Officials say he placed heated materials in the basement to ignite excelsior, aiming to fire the building around 11 p.m. on the night of March 35, with two families and small children among the tenants.
A New York Supreme Court jury in Brooklyn returned a sealed verdict for concert pianist Alma Powell against the New York Central Railroad. She receives 1000 damages for injuries from a railway accident and her husband 2000 for her expenses, as the suit sought 141,000 for her and 20,000 for him.
At Brooklawn Country Club the past two winter months have seen strong interest in bowling among women. Twenty five teams formed since November 14 with morning and afternoon matches. Two teams lead as the season ends April 6, with prizes to be awarded at a luncheon on April 19.
News of Mrs Sara J Wyckoff Bent death reveals a safe deposit box with nine million dollars worth of jewels and securities. Administrators estimate her fortune at over 3.5 million dollars. Morgan Co confirms an eighty two thousand dollar cash deposit. Bent was famed as the best woman operator on Wall Street. In 1997 she profited heavily when steel fell, earning about a half million dollars.
Arm aed with search warrant the state police seized liquors in the homes of J Waterbury Smith of Tallmadge Hill, Samuel Pine of Morast Street, and Peter Nicole of Forest Avenue in New Canaan. All were arrested and bailed at 500 dollars. Mr Smith remained jailed due to bail issues. A tripple was handcuffed but unshackled to justify the move to jail.
Theodore A. Bell, longtime California Democratic leader and former congressman, registered as a Republican on March 17. He cited the Republican administration’s foreign policy as a reason, saying it moves toward world peace. Bell previously ran for governor in 1908 and 1912.
In Emporia March 17 a Kansas Industrial court hearing heard that a working girl cannot dress ably on 147.08 annual income. Local business and professional women's club members testified the employers' budget of 93 dollars was not adequate and that the cost of life necessities has not fallen enough to justify wage reductions.
A fierce apartment fire at 252 Boerum Street Brooklyn left two residents injured after leaping to the street and sixteen residents rescued by firefighters. Several people were overcome by smoke as police reserves were deployed to control panicked residents in the densely populated district.
Corr aney Nmonaini is charged with criminally responsible for the death of Joe Wither Hughes in a Brooklyn restaurant on March 1. Lewis Carrington, a colored man, is held for the shooting. The case was heard amid a fire-casualty backdrop in Mey. March 17. Margret Edmingon reports from MOCNT VERNON, Tis.
Catalog note describes pastel tinted cantons of pongee handkerchiefs for women featuring intricate embroidery at corners with hemstitching in color. Includes playful designs such as chicks and banjos, prices around 29¢ to 39¢, and navy or purple dotted borders for men.
A garbled advertisement describes fresh neckwear and sandals in patent leather. It mentions chic cuts with gingham pique crepe and organza, small sizes around 19, and prices from 1.30 to 3.50 dollars.
Enjoyable books for children feature jolly pictures and verses with plays and stories. Shoes on sale include black sport pumps in lively colors calfskin patent leathers and light turn soles priced variously. Burgess titles West Wind Green Meadow Bed-time Stories and Bird Book of Burgess offered with illustrations at listed prices.
Wool sweaters for men at 1.95 feature good fit and warm protection. Oxford and gingham sport fabrics, bright colors, and variety of ties from 50 cents to 3 dollars. Childrens books and toys like Raggedy Ann and Teddy Bears priced to attract buyers, with several displays on the main floor rear.
Honest leather. Newest style. Mahogany calfskin oxford and blucher options with English last and roomy fit. Black calfskin and black kid oxford styles priced at 7.50 each. 7 Main floor rear.
New boys' suits priced at 8.75 feature Double-Service construction with two trouser pairs, good woolen fabric in gray or green mixtures. Norfolk jacket with inverted pleat back, sizes 7 to 16, fully lined trousers. Offered at Frat Basement.
Special Universal baking set priced at $10 showcases a heavy retinned cake mixer a large deep cake pan a muffin pan with six cups a 10 inch deep pie plate and an aluminum roaster to be demonstrated Saturday on the fourth floor highlighting its handiness for housewives and cake quality.
Knitted yarn jackets with snug collars and neat pockets in navy or tan and bright red. Available in sizes 32 to second order, described as tasteful and well fitting rather than typical sweaters.
Durable mercerised lisle stockings offered in black white or cordovan with square or Pointex heels. Full fashioned with extra elastic double garter and mock-seam design. Left aisle rear display.
Fashion notes describe fur chokers as snuggly and stylish accessories for spring. Mentioned furs include fine veils and stone marten with icily finished shapes priced around 29.50 dollars. a rich dark squirrel fur priced at 10 dollars.
Season has arrived for permanent waving of the hair with a range of services. Marcel wave, shampooing, manicuring, scalp treatments, facial massage, henna dyeing, and hair switches are offered with prices for 18 and 22 inch switches and related beauty aids. Two wheeled scooters are also advertised for sale.
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