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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1918

Page

3

Newtown Hosts Victory Conference Attendance Noted

In Danbury at Odd Fellows hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newtown residents attended the Victory conference led by Mrs W Barnard state chairwoman of the House wives league. Other items include repairs to Congregational parsonage, pastor J O Grisbrook expected by May 15, and parish events at St Rose’s and St Mary’s hall Sandy Hook with proceeds aiding the church. Town dog registrations through May 1 total 342 with extra charges for late registrants.

Newtown Odd Fellows Danbury W. Barnard Housewives’ League Women’s Committee Henry Cook Mitchell Meriden Mitchell George Beer Main Street Thoma Cavanaugh Boulevard Mésaret White St. Rose’s Church St. Mary's Hall Sandy Hook Oscar Pitzschler

Stratford Pupils Boost War Savings Stamps Drive

Stratford teachers and pupils boosted school war savings stamp sales to 2340 dollars last week with Center School leading while High School showed a slight dip. Freshman class led juniors by about 30 dollars in the race. Upcoming activities include Stratford High tennis at New Haven and baseball at Seaside Park, plus Bridgeport matches. Four local youths enlisted in the U S Army, including Seffich, Crang, Rowe, and Marshall.

Stratford Center Center School Fiusy Stratford High New Haven New Haven High School University School Seaside Park Bridgeport High School Bridgeport Warren Jagoe St. John’s Hull Roberece Kelly Wilson Buddington Evitts Bartha Clark Ryan Flynn Smith Willing United States Army Frank J. Seffich Willard Street Infantry Ernest Crang Crescent Place Lewis A. Rowe Sheridan Street Herman Marshall Broad Street Coast Artillery

Foley ads offer trial health products by mail

An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co. for a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It promises relief for coughs, colds, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments, and constipation, with Hindle's Drug Store noted.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Hindle Btorc

Petticoats and Nightgowns in Muslin and Sateen

Catalog snippet lists slipover nightgowns with 59 to 75 cent muslin, round or V neck styles, lace and embroidery details. White sateen skirts with deep ruffles, 50 cent drawers, and combinations of drawers and corset covers priced around 1 dollar. Special-size full-figure lines offered with embroidery trim.

Special Prices On Wash Goods And Domestics

A fine lot of wash goods and domestics offered at special prices with items priced at 1.15, 1.25, and 2.28 dollars. Limited quantities, retail storefront marketing typical of a local sale notice. Includes names of goods and unit pricing for shopper guidance.

Garment Sale Includes Union Suits And Cotton Vests

White vests and light cotton pants offered in soft fine cotton with lace trim. Union suits described as well proportioned with good light texture. Prices range from 25c to 85c and up to $1 for select pieces.

Screen doors and window screens for sale at Fourth floor

Moths are flying and flies will be a pest soon. Screens and screen doors protect homes, keep rooms cool and airy. Five styles of screen doors range 214 by 60% feet to 3 by 7 feet, priced 2.10 to 4.50 with hinges springs and knob. Strong wooden frame screens and steel-frame screens offered with various sizes and netting options by width and color.

New Crepe De Chine Blouses In Three Charming Styles

Three white and flesh tint crepe de chine blouses offered in styles labeled 1 2 and 3 through the second floor. Style 1 features a vest front with a large pearl button and embroidered square collar. Style 2 shows a long cut collar tucked hemstitched across the front with a deep rufed effect. Style 3 presents a square neck vest effect with embroidered collar and black ribbon accents. Priced at 3 dollars 85 cents, suited for warm months and extended service.

Women choose clothes men wear and save money

Women advise husbands on value in clothing and help ensure smart buys. The store offers suits in dignified, sturdy fabrics with live plaids and quiet mixtures in cheviots cassimeres and worsteds. Prices range 15 18 and 20, on the main floor rear.

Keep cool underwear deal advertised at Main street door

Lightweight Balbriggan shirts and drawers priced at 50¢ and 75¢. Light cotton union suits at $1.50. Namsook union suits described as very light and cool priced at $1. They claim the garments will reduce temperature several degrees. Right of Main street door.

Namsook Union Main Street

Summer Rugs Offer Durable Woven Mats at Low Prices

Rug sale touts indestructible rag rugs woven from clean cotton remnants and easy to clean with soap and water. Large sizes priced at 68 to 99 dollars, Brusselles style rugs offered in small rooms with enduring wear, seam free, in Oriental and floral patterns, third-floor tape.

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