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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
3
Pittsburgh May 24 The death toll from the Oakdale Aetna Chemical plant explosion rose to 107 after six bodies were found in a nearby house. Rescue teams continued excavations as the ruin site was surveyed for additional remains.
J Harry Crossley once a real estate dealer and churchman stood in Criminal Superior court and wept as Judge Webb sentenced him to state prison for a term between two and five years after pleading guilty to embezzling 2000 from Robert N Blakeslee and 4 forgery counts were dropped. The case showed Crossley used a 2500 loan from Williamson to cover a first mortgage on Williamson's Hazelwood Avenue property.
Newtown May 25 Special The high school students have been invited by the Red Cross chair man to distribute tags. An executive committee is named led by Miss Millicent Cavanaugh president of the senior class, Miss Christine Corbett secretary of the senior class, Miss Marion Fitzpatrick president of the freshman class, and Miss Helen Northrop secretary of the sophomore class. Christine Corbett named manager of Saturday campaign. A Red Cross whist at the Country club on June 3. Mrs W J Smith hostess. Parish supper at St Marys Hall Sandy Hook May 29. Mrs W S Honan returns improved from Danbury hospital. Otto Romero on furlough from Camp Devens. Captain and Mrs Frances Barnet leave for Ridley Park. W J Muzzy sells North Main home. they plan California. Miss Susan Fairchild visiting H E Nettleton. Canvassers report $1500 subscribed to Red Cross. more hoped.
Fresh and varied in style a large lot of crepe de chine waists arrives just in time for Memorial Day. Pure white and flesh tints with lace inserts and medallions. Fabric is soft lustrous strong and launders well. Second floor waists priced at $2.85 with savings for shoppers.
Bargain offer lists Armour toilet soaps and other brands bought cheaply for resale. Various varieties include Meadow Sweet, Comfort Monster, Buttermilk, Witch Hazel, Oatmeal and more, priced 5 cents per cake and 25 cents to a box. A large oval Hardwater Castile cake is 9 cents each or $1 per dozen. Genter aisle, front.
Advert says Bridgeport should display more flags for Memorial Day honoring GAR members and current servicemen. It lists sizes and prices of standard hunting flags, Bulldog bunting, service flags, banners, and felt banners with branch devices, offered on the third floor.
For ages 2 to 6, a sweet white dress collection featuring smocking in blue or pink, organdy with deep ruffles, voile Empire and square neck styles. Prices range from $2 to $4.50, with pink or green belt accents and filet lace trimming.
Cool and pretty knit underwear notes new lisle bodices with silk tape finishes at 25e and 59e vests. Light weight lisle vests with fancy tops priced 3Tioe and 59e. Athena union suits for Summer offer light fit at 85c and 1.00. Gauze weight union suits and girls’ gauze vests described with various necklines and prices. Left aisle rear.
Light fine doeskin gloves in pure white priced at $1.75. Chamoisette gloves resembling suede at 85 cents. White silk double-tip fingers 50 cents. Lace trimmed handkerchiefs available. Sheer fine cotton handkerchiefs with an embroidered corner priced 12 1/4 cents. Center aisle rear.
A vintage advertisement touts a beauty service with hair dressing, manicuring, collars, and wigs. It lists prices for manicures, collar styles, shampooing, eyebrow shaping, hair switches from 20 to 94 inches, transformations, facial massage, and children's hair cutting, emphasizing well cared for hands and fresh looks.
A 1918 promotional notice encourages Memorial Day participation in Bridgeport with calls for the State Guard city leaders and students to march or watch. It promotes men’s clothing and accessories from local stores for the big event, listing blue serge suits, trousers, sport coats, hats, shoes, and summer outfits, plus porch safety and furniture items.
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