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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1923

Page

4

Tudor Players of Greens Farms Stage The Merchant of Venice

The Tudor Players of Greens Farms perform The Merchant of Venice at Fine Arts Theater on State Street in Westport to celebrate Shakespearean birthday for the Westport Library. Elmer Bills stars, Mrs. Alice Smith Godillet sings, and George J. Tompkins appears. Alumni and Staples High School prep events slated, with concerts and radio programs upcoming. Good Friday closings noted and local travel and car purchases reported.

Westport Aoger Tudor Players of Greets Farms State Street Westport Lirary Tudors Stratford Elmer Bills Greens Farms Alice Smith Godillet New York George J. Tompkins Pizno Staples High School Ater Ford Edward C. Birge Westwortbrary Women’s Town Improvement Association Michael Dominick Saugatuck Haes State Highw Department Boston Post Louise Mack and Son Rowart Crosshighway Road Atlentie City

Missing Derby Man Sought. Still and Whiskey Found

Officer Deganan visits Mrs. Augustin for missing husband who left town with 804 dollars. A whiskey still, mash, and whiskey were found. Valenti Kulig, her father, arrested for liquor law violation and to face City Court. Other items note local illnesses and a new millinery shop opening.

Derny. Man Stephen Deganan Laura Augustin Valenti Kulig Augustin Deranan Wilbur Clark Raymond Chapman Mayle Street Andrew Gow Burnville Avenue Anna McQuade Bridgeport Eliza Sweeney Elizabeth Street Park Street

Cypheag Club Minstrel to Be Given April 9 10

Special rehearsals for the Cypheag club minstrel show in Sterling Memorial hall announce performances on April 9 and 10. Notables include Paradise Green cast member in the end men lineup with George W. Spall Fritz Holmgren and Alfred Beach. Jonn Graham conducts rehearsals as the show nears presentation.

Paradise Green Newfield Park George W. Spall Fritz Holmgren Alfred Beach G. Marrow Paul Goodell Harold F. Delacour WW. Atherton R. 5. DeLacour Johnirdman W. Landis Herald C. Covell Ir. Poultney Roswell Bliss Alfred Mallett A. H. Ball W. Graham Benjamin Graham Hi. B. Newhorn Stagg Walter Io. Goddard Verner Jonn Graham Toa Fairfield Ameri Vairuela Jion Legionnaires Stratford Layard Savacool Pairfield Legion Sterling Memorial West Bertha Bush Union Avenue Bridgeport Charlotte Whitney Housatonic Avenue Whitney

Passover Feasts Begin As Sundown Observances Start

Passover and the feast of unleavened bread begin at sundown tonight with Seder ceremonies at homes and special services across Bridgeport synagogues. The observance lasts sight days ending at sunset April 7, with readings from Hagadah and Matzoth symbolic of the hurried exodus from oppression.

Bridgeport Antiquitts Israel

Musterole advertised cure for colds and pains

An old musterole ad touts quick relief for colds, sore throat, coughs, bronchitis, and rheumatic pains. It claims to prevent flu or pneumonia, noting its use by doctors and nurses and listing ailments from neuralgia to bruises, with jars priced at six dollars.

Luxurious Outer Wraps In Velvet Fashions At Great Prices

A stylish array of coats and capes is offered on the second floor center with wide lines and rich fabrics. Velvet materials in Poiret twill and deep tones such as black and fox grey feature fur collars, priced from 15 to 901 dollars, inviting shoppers to choose their preferred wrap.

Veldyne Preciosa

Easter Victrola models and records on club plan

Easter music in the home highlights Victrola cabinet models as popular home furnishings. Model No. 210 is $400 and available on a club payment plan. Featured Victor records include Messe Solennelle Caruso $1.25, Christ the Lord has Risen today Homer $1.25, Jesus My Lord My God My All McCormack $1.25, Open the Gates of the Temple William $1.75, plus double faced records at 75 cents. Fourth floor front.

Victor Jesus McCormack

Hosiery for Women and Children in Silk and Lisle

Catalog note lists women's hosiery in fibre silk in black, jude, grey with lisle tops and soles, priced $1.95. Children’s hose described in English rib and mercerised lisle in black, white, grey at 50¢, 34 length with cuff, plus Goglish rib option. Main floor fittings reference.

Bud vases for Easter showpieces on main floor Jeff Front

Bud vases for Easter offered in varied heights and odd shapes with grotesque Egyptian motifs. Prices range from 63 cents to 3 dollars and fifty cents, making them suitable as gifts or decorative touches for small nooks.

Easter fashions and suits in wide assortments

The store offers a large Easter selection including a varied millinery display with hats from $1.95 to $15, plus suits for men from $25 to $30. They emphasize broad choices, notable brands like Kuppenheimer, and affordable prices across sizes and styles.

Spring top coats advertised for safety and style

Men are urged to take a top coat for safety and smart appearance. The ad promotes spring top coats in 25 to 55 dollars range, highlighting fabrics, tailoring, wearability, and affordable pricing at Main Boor rear.

Men's furnishings for careful dressers

On the main floor right front, a selection of neckwear includes washable four-in-hands at 50 cents and silk four-in-hands in Egyptian patterns in spring colors. Also offered are Yorker make madras checked shirts at $2.50 and silk lisle-hose in brown, grey, and navy for $1.00.

Men's Oxfords Priced at 8 50 in Dark Brown Leather

A catalog line advertises men's new oxfords priced at $8.50 featuring dark brown calf and track calf leather options. Styles emphasize rubber heels and a sponge rubber sole on one model, aimed at modern tastes and good dress standards.

Tailored women's suits highlight fashion season charm

Garment of style pieces showcase box coat effects and silk trimmed designs. Dame Fashion promotes strictly tailored outfits with longer coats and rich fabrics. Sport suits offer chic relaxation with prices ranging from 25 to 65 dollars.

Glove Styles and Prices for Women

The notice lists women’s chamoisette gloves with strap wrist embroidered backs in brown and covert at 95c, gloves with gauntlet cuffs at $1.50, and fine imported lightweight skin gloves in beaver brown white and black at 95c.

Coats and Capes For Girls At 12.50 On Second Floor

A large, colorful display on the main floor rear shows coats for girls aged 6 to 14 with styles including a snappy red cape and a light tan bell sleeve coat with silk stitching. The assortment promises many pretty materials and urges shoppers to pick their favorite.

Silk bags with mirrors and purses for sale

Silk bags attractively made with narrow colored stripes or solid black, some with metal frames. Each bag includes a mirror, center purse, and separate coin purse priced from two dollars ninety five cents to thirty three dollars ninety three cents. Mat floor left front.

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Saugatuck Congregational Church Parkes Caaman Beviford Park M. A Brooklyn Theodore Thompson Theodore, Jr Thompson George. A. Darrow Beers Derby Sandays Victrolas Ietrola Main ST New Haven Newark Yonkers Cypheag Club Memorial Hall St. James London Storm Country Sunniay Bridgeport, Conn Jeff Front Howland Kuppenheimer New Oxfords Malo Fnor Howland Dry Goods
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