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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1921
Page
3
A casual study of global fairs suggests scraps hold little value beyond their use in creating nash. The observation frames waste as a byproduct of large exhibitions and speculative trends in design.
Connecticut wholesale liquor dealers largely halted operations as of May 14 under new permits for sale. Inspectors found about 70 percent closed, with a run on remaining permits limited to five barrels per export. The state’s active wholesale liquor permits declined from about 600 to roughly 120 as the shift toward prohibition tightened.
The War Department said only four names were wrongly listed among 489000 draft deserters. The public defender of the lists faced scrutiny for publishing deserter names, with four cases corrected including Stanley H. French Alfred Daniel Brazil Howatt H. Millinson and William Sutherland Bacon. The department defended the action noting most registrants served and that the lists were intended to identify actual deserters rather than all nonreporting registrants.
France and Poland head a large majority of continental Europe in military effectives under arms, per British statistics received in Washington. The continental table lists Austria Hungary and others with numbers, noting France controls about two thirds of more than 3900 men under arms in Europe, with Belgium, Czecho-Slovakia, Poland, Roumania and Yugoslavia in understandings.
In Millport on Memorial Day the Sons of Veterans will lead the observance with a Civil War veterans tribute. The Grand Army will be escorted by American Legion members and a parade will include fed men, Boy and Girl Scouts, school children and the Women's Relief Corps. Music and a police platoon are planned for the procession.
The House opened to consider a bill consolidating government relief agencies for war veterans. Taken up by the commerce committee today, a subcommittee led by Representative Sweet has already heard from bureau officials and veterans organizations about the measure.
Premium silk stockings priced at $1.85 present as full fashioned and high quality with a glossy luster and firm texture. Makers note minor irregularities yet claim no serious faults, highlighting all silk construction except for the sole in a deep black and gray palette. Inventory includes fiber silk and fine silk stockings in black and cordovan with sample collections and a listed total of 450 units.
Special shoe news for young women extols oxford ties with graceful lines sturdy welted soles yakish heels and easy slip on comfort. Describes brown calfskin and Gunnictal calfskin options with low military or patent leather heels offering stylish, substantial fit without binding.
A sailor lot offers splendid straw hats in brilliant shade or quiet navy or brown with white facing optional. Sports hats in green or red gray brown blue rose or white provide nattiness and service. Life and beauty join with long enjoyment at a new $275 special price. Tailored hats and sailors in various shapes and colors at 195.
Ad copy highlights dainty wedding wreaths and veils in orange blossoms and lilies of the valley. Notes prices from $1.25 to $5, with Angora fabric for going-away costume trim and fur details in a mix of colors. Center aisle rear mention appears as a catalog snippet.
How carefulhy and finely every stitch is set. How charming their effect. What appeal to woman who appreciates the beauty and value of expert needlework. Fine batiste with hemstitching embroidered dots French knots squares by hem stitching collars cuffs and trim. Price three dollars twenty five cents. Second floor.
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