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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
3
A damaged notice reports Evelyn Steele of Park Avenue suffered the loss of a $140 Liberty bond, a diamond ring, and a fragile romance ending. A man she met two weeks earlier allegedly promised to compensate for injuries and valuables, but the details remain unclear as authorities investigate.
A grand jury report from Voyork describes exoneration of Smith on a bribery charge. The presentment claims no sufficient evidence links Smith to alleged poker hall bribery or a gambling partnership. Details reference court officials, a letter to Polloe, and a broader inquiry into poll irregularities, with conflicting names and dates making full clarity elusive.
London reporting shows Prime Minister Asquith defending the Home Rule measure amid opposition claims of reform failures. Debates center on dominion status for Ulster and the future of Ireland as the government presses to pass the bill despite robust criticism from Tories and Ulster unionists.
Hartford officials push to repeal daylight saving with plans for a statewide action. Local notes show discussion of repealing the time shift and effects expected in April, with enforcement details pending and questions about implementation timelines.
Easter footwear shine at Howland shoe store with a wide range for all ages. Highlights include tan Norwegian calf brogues, mahogany calf oxfords, gunmetal and patent leather styles, Colonial pumps, ribbon ties, and opera pumps. Many sizes and finishes available.
Advertising copy lists fine service silk stockings in brown or black with lisle top and sole at $2.30, cordovan and black silk with lisle top at $1.23, mercerised lisle in white black cordovan at 85 cents, light lisle in black at 73 cents, and children’s mercerised ribbed stockings in black white or cordovan at 5 cents.
Marabou capes guard against chill with graceful shapes and fluffy warmth. Plain and tabbed designs in black and natural, priced from $2.50 to $35. Ruffles in net organdy crepe chiffon and point d Esprit feature embroidery and color, with many items in white cream or black. Center aisle, front.
Handsome foulard for much service marks its long lasting luster. Cheney foulards embody strength and clear patterns in navy and brown, with contrasting color combos. Ready for wear at $3, 40 inches wide, showerproof to resist raindrops.
A fragmentary list shows multiple authors and prices for dime novels and pulp titles. Entries include Trailin by Max Brand at $1.75, This Side of Paradise by F Scott Fitzgerald at $1.75, and Secret of Sarek by Maurice LeBlanc at $1.75, among others. The note references publishers and a location near the main floor rear.
Women's light knit underwear offered in Lisle and cotton options. Listings include vests, band tops, union suits in light weight fabrics with lace trims, knee length options, and sizes. Prices range from 63 to 130 cents, noting comfort for seasonal change.
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