One Thousand Men Sought for Merchant Marine Training
A Bridgeport recruitment drive seeks 1000 local men for immediate training aboard Boston steam training vessels. The Merchant Marine training bureau reports high interest in New England though more enrollees are needed to meet shipping program goals. Agent William Volling will lead a regional campaign to exceed Bridgeport’s quota, targeting capable volunteers for early enlistment.
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Fairfield to Collect Clothes for War Victims
Fairfield launches a Red Cross clothing drive to aid French and Belgian people in German-occupied areas. The campaign runs through Saturday, with a central collection at the committee's receiving site to verify that garments meet durability and transport standards.
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Make housework easier and lighter savings guide
A compact homemaking feature promotes work and time savings with household items offered at prices lower than regular. It highlights durable, attractive articles to lighten labor and stretches budget by presenting a steady stream of home supplies with dependable quality. Dishes kettles knives and forks are noted as common wear items with opportunity to replace at savings.
Potters offer compact 66 piece dinner sets at special price
In many families only half a dinnerset is kept in service. A 66 piece set with all dishes for 6 to 8 persons is marketed as a practical alternative to a 112 piece unit. Prices highlighted include cobalt blue and gold Liz patterns at 14.50 and 20 per pattern, with larger 100 piece sets priced up to 827. Also advertised is limited quality toilet paper, 2,000 sheets per roll.
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Gas range sale promises convenient coal-free cooking
A vintage advertisement touts gas ranges that avoid coal soot and heavy labor. It highlights long lasting cabinet gas ranges with many burners and ovens installed free in the city at 32 to 54 dollars, plus various gas and lighting items and bathroom accessories with compact sizes and practical use.
Fine mahogany trays and household wares sale
An advertisement lists fine mahogany serving trays in two patterns priced at 3.50 and other household goods including collapsible lunch boxes, garden hoses, brooms, mops, dish mops, wash boards, candles, cork screws, clothes baskets and hampers, and cleaning products with assorted prices. Also advertised are baby furniture items such as a hospital style bed with wheels priced at 3900.
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White ware sale offers varied tableware and cookware
A catalog style list presents white ware for service including plates, fruit saucers, meat dishes, covered vegetable dishes, sauce boats, sugar and cream sets, cracker jars, tumblers, wine glasses, candlesticks, marmalade jars, salt and pepper shakers, cocktail glasses, sherbet glasses, butter substitutes, aluminum pots and pans, enamel teapots, kettles, rolling pins, copper and nickel items, ash cans, garbage cans, bread boxes, pantry sets, bread mixers, food choppers, and wire strainers with prices and attractive patterns.
Radiant Sunburst Silver Glows in New England Shop
Rich silver and new beautiful ware highlights a sunburst line for dining tables. The ad touts a first glimpse Wednesday morning with savings and beauty, calling it a premier product from a Conne cut silvermaking shop with rival craftsmanship.
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