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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
3
An involuntary bankruptcy petition in federal court alleges Waters ang Cook owe liabilities of 45000 and hold assets of 4000. Judge Mack appoints Edward B. Geisner as receiver. The firm is a member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange.
New York May 2 Wilhelmina Meyer testified against Virginius S. Mayo in a two year bigamy indictment. She said she married Mayo in 1904 and lived with him in Hartford and New Haven counties until March 1919 when he showed a letter signed Florence Weeks Mayo. She learned Mayo had another wife Florence Weeks Mayo whom he had married earlier in Scranton. He urged her to do the right thing and remarry him but never did. A year ago she won a $100000 civil verdict for breach of promise.
The Manufacturers' Association provides prizes to high school students for papers based on data from inspection trips to local loan industries. Prizes include books valued at 20, 10, and 5 dollars for first through third places. A joint committee selects winners. Ernest MacCaulay won first prize this year.
San Bernardino California records say Low Friedman a famed dice expert killed himself after years of gambling losses totaling nearly half a million dollars. Once returning from Cuba with twenty thousand dollars he gave it away to youths as friends noted tuberculosis shadows him. He died penniless.
Washington May report of the military board at Fort Sill Oklahoma investigating the death of Colonel Paul W Beck was found incomplete in some respects by the Judge Advocate General and returned to Brigadier General Ernest Hinds for action. Secretary Weeks declined to discuss findings or whether they would be submitted to Oklahoma civil authorities.
The passage praises color as a charm for women’s new waists, noting dimities and fancy dimities, plain Hue variants, gingham checks in pink blue or green, and a fresh Summerweight appeal. It mentions Linene hues, novelty styles, and cool fabric ideal for summer on the second floor.
Advertisement notes men's comfortablest union suits at 85 cents, airy yet durable summer fabric offering freedom and ease. Also promotes fiber silk socks with risle top and sole in multiple colors at 30 cents, knitted silk fours in-hand ties at 50 cents, Cheney silk tubular ties at 75 cents, with tasteful patterns and front rise emphasis.
A vintage ad promotes flawless silk stockings in black navy white and cordovan at three dollars each. It touts luminous full fashioned silk with firm weave and light weight, plus seamed backs and rifle tops. Also lists children's cuff-top stockings in Summer's 34 style and English rib cotton options in multiple colors.
New fine white handkerchiefs with embroidery offered at the corner. A variety of gingham checks to suit light spring and summer dresses. Bright hues and novelty praised, with quality described as excellent and finishes refined. Center aisle rear display.
A self-serve dinner offering quick service with a homey flavor and a variety of dishes. Specials include fried item with senhata sauce, beef steak pie, broiled Spanish mackerel, boiled haddock with egg sauce, and sides like mashed potatoes and string bean salad. Desserts and beverages offered. options include tea coffee cocoa or milk.
A Boston bakery advertises a Thursday sale offering one pint Boston baked beans and one loaf Home bread for 25 cents. The beans are described as real Boston style brown rich and juicy, while the bread is a well baked nutritious loaf weighing at least one and a half pounds.
Decorators showcase parchment shade artistry to distinguish homes. A week long exhibit offers instruction by artists and turnkey decorating plans for rooms. Prices range from 50 cents to several dollars for plain and decorated lamp shades, lamps, shields, and brackets.
An old newspaper ad promotes fine special lots of books and stationery. It highlights stories by leading writers, children's picture books, young adult tales, and assorted stationery. Prices range from 10c to 65c, with emphasis on quality and large selections. Main floor rear location mentioned.
Nemo corsets offer extra strength and comfort for full-figured women with firm support and long service. No 444 is a new self reducing model at four dollars with original style straps, low top, and medium skirt in whites or pink coutil. Other Nemo styles range from five fifty to seven seventy five with Wonderlift straps and elastic back options.
We present the latest materials for draperies and upholstery with color schemes and critic feedback invited. Slip covers guaranteed to fit. new novelties in glassware bric a brac and wrought iron at affordable wedding gift prices. Boudoir lamp with hand made shade priced at 12.09 dollars.
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