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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1921
Page
9
A broad Teamsters strike staged by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters affects Chicago trucking, with an estimated 6000 members walking out over wage agreements. The stoppage disrupts deliveries across the city as talks continue and the outbreak spreads to related transport services.
Merle announced a Black Rock association meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Black Rock schoolhouse. Topics include public goods, services, and plans for mothers and children. Speakers include Miss Mallet and other local leaders as they discuss future programs and community support.
Local column notes upcoming church events and social gatherings. Miss Mortensen and Miss Schweitisker unite in marriage at Waterell Congregational Church with guests from Princeton and friends, plus a shift to winter plans and community classes. A charity food sale, knitting and painting sessions run by Trinity and Calvary churches, with whist and pinochle nights hosted by American Legion and Rebekah Lodge.
The Orient Chapter of the Carder of the best evap Flor hosts its first Christmas fair tomorrow afternoon and evening. A sale, bake goods, and craft displays are planned with various stalls and displays to raise funds. Members will coordinate preparations and emphasize community participation and seasonal festive activities.
Edna Maynaree of Paddee Argane is surprised by friends at a social event in Sonor. Names include Jane, Katherine Thoste, Dorat Hindak, Mary Tarkes, Alfred Dean Fionins, and others present amid a July 1021 notice and court order regarding a guardian and estate in St. Tri Gate Court.
The narrator recalls returning from Bermide with refreshed spirits while debating moving plans and wintering arrangements. A market visit to Handeratt Street reveals curiosity about household goods, including kerchiefs, candles, and mirrors, with reflections on shop prosperity and the allure of domestic comforts. Strong mentions include Airs Waetrall and a feature on laundry science from The Nation’s Builder magazine.
A newspaper ad lists American and Nippon porcelain sets priced from $37 to $84, touting quality and patterns as part of broader post conference consumer offerings. The note quotes Arthur James Balfour praising steps toward a better international world as historic.
A store exhibit features aprons in many styles including lace trimmed, embroidery, square and round shapes. Prices range from 59 cents to $1.50 with maid’s aprons and matching collar and cuff sets offered in plain and trimmed designs. Likely a display aiming to attract homemakers with fashionable yet practical attire for tablework and crafts.
A new Devonshire pattern in sterling silver flatware features gray-toned handmade items with a classical rim outline. Sets include six knives for 26.60, table spoons 20.00, forks 16.50, with other pieces priced separately from 3.25 to 8.00, highlighting dessert and tea spoons and spreaders.
The ad notes a regular price of 3.33 dollars and extends the sale from November 14 to November 26. It warns buyers to place orders early while stock lasts and places the item in the basement location.
A tea room offers a varied Tuesday menu featuring scallops and Bacon Au Gratin Potato Buttered Beets Apple Cobbler with whipped cream and Cream Pie Secoid foor.
Hall Borchart presents the Perfection twelve section dress form adjustable by screws for a wide size range. The Queen model features waist and hip adjustments and a pedal stand. A telescopic skirt allows compact storage with a center-rod screw.
A round mirror with one plain and one magnifying side is shown. It swings in a frame with a handle and offers three adjustable positions. Heavily nickeled and attractive, located in the Toller Section on the Main floor.
Mosaic covers designed for oval tables 24 by 36 inches. Hand-worked on pure linen, closely imitating filet lace work. Priced at 14.00 and 16.50 dollars. Third tiger.
A lightly boned waist resembling a corset suits the growing girl. It buttons or clasps in front and is chosen by the waist measurement. Can be worn with or without a shoulder strap. Price one dollar. Sorset Section Third floor.
For Boudoir Use Creme Angelus a new preparation which soft ens and whitens the skin and is agreeable to use. It is delicately scented with lemon. Clean smelling and free grant 95 cts. Japanese Incense in floral odors lily violet rose musk etc. A quaint little boat shaped burner of porcelain is in each box. 50 cts. Toilet Section Main floor
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