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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
4
An advertisement touts Hyomei as fast relief for catarrh cold in the head and cough. It claims two minutes to open nasal passages, one day to end a cold, and highlights eucalyptus oil as the active ingredient. A complete Hyomei outfit with inhaler and bottle is sold at druggists.
Mrs Malle Longley age eighty seven proves age is no barrier by taking a twenty five mile flight over Washington DC with pilot Hamilton Lee. She tells him it was fine and he wishes it lasted longer. Longley is a direct descendant of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Candidates and their campaign expenses filed with town clerk Winton F Cronins and others include 175 for Cronins, 42.40 for Beers, 42 for Walter Moore, 26 for Arthur Baker, 15.55 for Graves, 8 for Maher, and 100 for Manwaring. Some candidates reported no spending, and six more days remain to file.
B D Pierce Jr of the B D Pierce company will speak at the 21st annual Connecticut Chamber of Commerce convention at Hotel Taft New Haven on November 19 and 20. He will discuss A successful Chamber of Commerce during the Wednesday afternoon session. Ex Congressman Thomas L Reilly and James G Hammond will also speak on the topic. Bridgeport delegates include Pierce Simpson Parker Hewlett Day and Price. Many local members will attend.
An early morning attack in Bouchaix targeted Georges Mandel, Clemenceau’s chief confidential secretary and a nationalist candidate for Gironde. As Mandel approached his automobile after a public meeting, assailants surrounded the car and struck him with canes and sticks. a revolver fired, shattering the vehicle door, but Mandel escaped unharmed.
Myrtle Beach Chemical company No 2 responded to a small blaze at a private Cedar street garage owned by Mrs George Vickers at 10 30 this morning. The fire started from gasoline leaking from a tank on an automobile in the garage and was extinguished before firefighters arrived. No damage reported.
Meigs B. Huggell assistant secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce is due back Monday after attending the national Deep Waters convention in Charleston He plans to bring back harbor improvement suggestions for Bridgeport from the gathering and present them to the chamber.
Christmas shopping is here with a festive Toyland filled with gift editions calendars and fine art. The article highlights books stationery jewelry diamonds new designs perfumes and men's gifts including leather goods ties and gloves. It notes motorist friendly robes and stores full of warm holiday service and spirit.
A vivid ad promotes children's literature with classic titles and bright dress editions. Highlights include John Martins Big Book for Little Folk, Mother Goose by Eulalie Gower, Hollow-tres and Deep-woods Book by Albert Paine, Boy Scouts Tear Book, Wigwam Wonder Tales, Louisa May Alcott originals, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Mrs. Pater Rabbit by Thornton Burgess, Burgess Bird Book, and The Sandman's Forest, with prices and a Main floor Tear note.
Pyrex glassware aids baking with casseroles and bread pans priced from 0¢ to $2.50. Cake and pudding dishes range from 30c to $4.50, pie plates up to $1.10, and cheese dishes 90c. Fourth floor shelves hold broom, carpet sweeper, and other household items at sale prices.
An advertisement touts Howco-fresh tea and coffee with fresh daily roasting and frequent tea blending. It lists tea prices at 45¢, 60¢, 70¢ and 80¢ per pound and a special week offer lowering Howco choice blend tea to 35¢ per pound, in the front basement.
Advertisement lists boys calfskin and grain leather bluchers in sizes from 1 to 13 with prices around 3.63 to 3.65. It urges mothers to compare and give their children a chance to prove their toughness and value.
Notions indispensible for sewing stocked in various shades and types. Fur elastic in black and brown per yard. Mute beds from $1.25 to $5.00. Children's mute beds $1.25. Muff rings up to 20c. Tail nets cap shape fringe many shades. Bias seam tape six yard lengths from 10c to 25c. Hose supporters pins small safety pins and snap fasteners. Clothes hangers wooden enamelled colors 10c. Lett aisle rear.
The board of apportionment and taxation will meet in the Common Council chamber at city hall this afternoon at 4 o’clock to consider transfers from the city account. Clerk Robinson said the planned transfers are all comparatively small.
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