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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
3
Rich navy shade and fine tri cotina quality, offering several dressy styles. One jacket features deep ripples and braided details, another shows a pleated plain skirt. Six more models illustrate smart tailoring with braiding and buttons, all valued at $35. Second floor shows these Howland outfits.
Delight fills the display as accordion pleated skirts in white silk stitching and diamond plaid patterns are shown. Fabrics range from plain fineness to leather belt accents. Blue suits and dresses pair with blue silk gloves in two-clasp and long varieties priced from 1.75 to 2.75, with chamoisette gloves at 1.75. Center aisle rear.
A local shop advertises two combined lots of children and youth coats from regular stock and makers at reduced prices. Highlights include crepe woolens at 3.75, cashmeres 5.50 to 9.50, silk poplins 5.50, serge coats 11.50 to 15, ta ffe ta silk coats 12.50 to 16.50, and poplin options 6.50 to 9.50 with belted checks 10. The sale stresses savings and new arrivals aimed at appealing to mothers.
Hats display vibrant spring hues with transparent blacks spangled by color trimming and bright blue shades. The collection features new shapes both small and large, with elaborate decorations that lend a dazzling radiance, offered at 16 to 17.50 dollars.
Customers can choose wool fabrics from serges mohairs plaids and more pay regular prices and have a skirt measured cut fitted and finished for a tailoring charge of two dollars select from many fabrics such as broadcloth tricotines and blue serges with delivery ready in a few days.
Two varieties of stationery boxes offered at 39 cents each, one richly plain and the other with a touch of novelty. Barged Linen paper with Strathmore Lawn texture. white, blue, or pink, firm, good writing surface, valued at 59 cents but priced at 39 cents on the main floor rear of the store.
The note states that numbers 40 50 or 60 are available at the same price as the fourth floor. No further context is given about location or vendor. This concise pricing placeholder lacks additional details or dates.
Any man who wants a suit can find full value at Howland's with options from plain serge to color blends. Summer specials include suits at 35 dollars while Kuppenheimer options start at 50 dollars. some sizes may be sold out. Main floor, rear.
Cherry calfskin shoes in English style priced at $13. Mahogany calfskin options available in plucher or English style at $10. A superior English last is highlighted by the seller, emphasizing durability and traditional design for men seeking mixed formal and casual wear.
Heavy cotton socks for Army wear comfort in black sizes 1 and 14. Balbriggan underwear in spring weights. Knitted union suits knee length and knee length with short sleeves. Colored cotton stockings in brown black navy gray white sand. Wash ties with color for good looks. Luminous ribbons for handbags girdles and vestees in brocade patterns on black or blue backgrounds. Brocade designs include floral and conventional patterns with golden accents. Widths from 1 to 14 inches, value from 7 to 10 a yard. Main street door frontage.
A page item lists assorted discounts in the center aisle front for items such as Mavis talcum powder 5c, Djerkiss talcum powder 20c, Pebeco toothpaste 38c, Cuticura soap 19c, Packer's Tar soap 2c, Woodbury's Facial soap 4c, Resinol soap 21c, Mum 71c, As the Petals talcum 20c, Twink dye, Lace castile soap, Lesco cleaner for fabrics and gloves. Center aisle front.
An advertisement praises Colonial pumps in matt kid with button effects and graceful curves. Glazed kid opera and tongue pumps, patent leather Colonial pumps, and Black kidskin one-eyelet ties are listed with prices from $8 to $11. Main floor rear.
The notice describes Athena knitted envelope chemises and union suits with smooth-fitting features. It highlights a band top with crochet edges, fine rib, and soft fabric, priced around four dollars. Also advertised are handsome stockings of silk and fiber with a deep lisle garter top, in navy white or black, plus children’s lisle stockings in fine weave.
Fine Madeira kerchiefs praised for intricate embroidery and quality linen. Displays show leaf and flower motifs with precise eye work and well-finished borders. Crepe de Chine kerchiefs in lavender, green, blue, and rose offer color variety with borders or line-plaid centers. Located in eye center aisle rear.
Fine steel stationery dies at 1.25 for a score of designs to stamp paper. Unique patterns and monograms offered, engraved on steel dies ready for use. Optional own paper stamping available at 45 cents per quire in color or 53 cents per quire in silver or gold.
An assortment of Georgette waists is reduced to 4.95 with plain patterns and dainty tucks. The collection includes striped styles in gray brown navy and white with high quality finish. Prices otherwise ranged above 5.75. Second floor.
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