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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
3
The document recounts the May meeting of Mackenzie and surrounding offices with details on officers elected, sessions held, and committees formed. It notes the temporary adjournment, abstentions, and later resumed business, including local governance actions and formation of committees.
Fragmentary historical note reports the president addressing public concern over navy weakness. The text appears garbled but suggests reassurance amid questions about naval readiness and potential strategic implications. No clear dates, names, or events are extractable from the damaged lines.
Fragmentary text references a possible Lions convention location with scattered proper nouns, city names, and dates garbled. No clear event details or participants are readable enough to confirm a concrete plan or venue.
Readable fragments describe a four day anniversary sale with deep discounts on drapery fabrics curtains assorted Cretonne voile marquisette and lace textiles. Also listed are luggage, beds, dress trimmings and luxurious items like pearl necklaces silverware and fancy bead necklaces with price slashes and special offers for women’s dresses and gowns.
A local advertisement markets ribbons, cretonne boxes, juvenile books, brassieres, corsets, and a wide range of men and boys suits, trousers, and khaki pants. Items include two tone satin ribbons, 196 yards, gilt-edge cards, 36 envelopes, assorted colors, and a collection of clothing at reduced prices with regular prices shown.
Ad shows various textiles including muslin sheets and bedspreads, unbleached muslin, satin spreads, scalloped krinkle spreads, grey wool blankets, and a rug. Mentions discounted prices and reg items, with items on sale on main floor.
Readable items include printed challies 36 inches pallens at 16 cents each, color fast suitings 90 11 at 39 cents per yard, fine printed crepes 36 inches at 73 cents and 45 cents, novelty fabrics 90 inches at 75 cents, white Windsor crepe 32.12 varietals priced, white hauste on fine and sharke 79 and 26 cents. Also candy for the celebration with panty cream mints at 29 cents, chocolates and peanut bars at 10 cents, and various sweets including punch nuggets.
A garbled OCR fragment references Howee Royal coffee blend and Formosa tea notes alongside potential recalls or reformulations. The readable items point to a mixed tea and coffee product label with placeholder codes and unclear dosing measurements. No clear event, date, or entity beyond product names is established.
An early 20th century ad lists silk scarfs and veiling options in multiple colors. It mentions women's collar and cuff sets, silk coats, and matching pieces with prices ranging from about 1.15 to 2.50. Stores advertise varying colors and fabrics, with emphasis on silk items and coordinated outfits.
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