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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1928

Page

3

Conference Board Says Corporate Tax Cannot Be Shifted

New York March 18 The National Industrial Conference Board reports that the federal corporate income tax cannot be shifted to consumers and does not unduly alter prices or capital investment except in rare cases. The study analyzes 4,644 large firms from 1918 to 1925 and finds profits vary widely, with investment and pricing driven by competition and volume.

New York National Industrial Conference Board Park Avenue Joint Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation United States Conference Board

Three Arrested for Traffic Violations In City Precinct

Second precinct police yesterday arrested James R. Fowle of Harvey Street for violating traffic rules by parking his car on the street at night and released him on a $10 bond. Wendel Colpitto of 61 Albany Street Jamaica Plain and John F. Onlin of 1233 Mayle Street Pottatown Pa were each arrested on local parking charges and released on payment of seats.

Torning James R. Fowle Harvey Street Stree Wendel Colpitto Worth Street Jamaica Plains Mas John F. Onlin Mayle Stree Pottatown Wer

Mittin Tour Colored Writing Paper Offer Envelopes

An advertisement highlights colored writing paper with envelopes in bright liners with a regular price of 55 cents, offered as a Mittin tour promotion.

One Week Tire Sale At Howland's Defiance Offer

Howland's presents a limited time deal on Defiance tires including cord tires and tubes at mill-door cost, backed by a strong merchandising policy. Prices range from 6.95 for 30 x 314 clincher to 23.95 for larger sizes, with G-ply options and oversize variants available.

Howland’s

Fancy Hued colors Reg. $1 value delicatels United

A brief notice notes a sale or advertisement for colored delicatels offered at a dollar value. The item is described with decorative phrasing and brand-like terms, typical of a vintage newspaper ad segment.

Howland's Bridgeport Offers Easter Sewing Week Deals

An advertisement details washable crepe yardage at 1.95 with wide color range and heavy quality. It promotes Butterick patterns, a free cutting service, and O N T cotton thread, needles, and notions. A New Home portable electric sewing machine is pitched as easy to carry and efficient for spring dressmaking.

Howland’s

Flawless Flat Crepe Fabric Now On Sale

New spring fabric line features washable crepe with a smooth, finely woven texture. Regularly priced at two dollars a yard, now offered at one fifty per yard. Width 39 inches, marketed for eye catching dressmaking. Located on the third floor.

New Spring Hades

Sik Shantung at One Dollar Yard Sparks Fashion Note

A remarkable material at a moderate price. Hantung fabric ideal for soft drapy frocks. 36 inches wide and offered in 15 colors. Kilrd Poor.

Printed Silks Offer Bright Patterns for The Season

Printed silks feature 1.59 yard pricing with a wide array of patterns. Polka dots buds blossoms foliage floral and geometric designs highlight the season’s new textiles.

Vivacious Patterns On Quality Radium Fabric Era

Vivacious patterns are traced over excellent quality radium fabric including flat crepe and crepe de chine, indicating a focus on luxurious textile finishes and fashionable design in advanced materials.

Broadcloth Fabric on Sale at Main Bloor Reag

White Broadcloth priced at 50 cents a yard, regularly 75 cents, suitable for men's shirts, children's clothing, smocks and frocks. Described as good quality with a rich lustrous finish resistant to rubbing.

Exclusive Howland prints on silk like finish cotton base

Exclusive with Howland's these new prints offer a rich silk like finish with the washable convenience of cotton. 36 inches wide. Main Floor Near

Howland’s

Printed Pique Fabrics for Spring Dresses

The likeable Pique fabrics are offered at 59c per yard down from 79c. Bright prints and rare patterns appear in 36 inch wide fabric, suitable for stylish frocks this season. Main Pient Reavy.

Dimity fabric described with charm and design details

A brief catalog-style note praises printed Dimity fabric, noting its gracious, innocent air and irresistible designs on a white ground. The fabric is described as 36 inches wide and offered at 29e or 39e per yard depending on quality. Main Flour-Re.

Dimity

Fast Colored Prints at 19 Cents Yard

Advertises printed fabrics priced at 19 cents per yard with regular 25 cent price, highlighting patterns for all ages, 36 inch width, plus a variety of cretonne items such as aprons, tea holders, ironing board covers, shoe bags, laundry bags, and a mention of rubber household goods and a sale on household fabrics.

Washable Silk Radium Fabric Promoted for Slips

Radium washable silk fabric offered at 1.19 yard, regularly 1.50 yard. Promoted for sheer frocks, slips, and undergarments. 36 inches wide in desirable colors, noted as wearable and durable for fashion demands.

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Mittin Tour Howland Cord Tires Sbeer Mite B. Ow Delicatels United Bridgeport Clark’s Biasse Ake O Paper &c Maer Sik Shantung Anc Cretonne Blain Bloor Aiai
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