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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
3
An old style advertisement claims a tiny bottle of Freezone costs little at drug stores. Apply a few drops to any corn or callus to stop hurting instantly and remove the corn or callus with fingers. No humbug.
In Vienna shortages and freezing conditions were described by two Viennese doctors at a famine relief meeting. The city was said to be virtually blockaded with coal scarce and authorities deteriorating. A doctor added Budapest fared slightly better due to farmers selling cattle to avoid seizure, but warned such measures are temporary.
New York reports the Y M C A plans a Christmas shipment to American troops in Siberia aboard the steamer Omsk. The convoy includes 713000 pounds of gifts valued near 60000 dollars, with candy chewing gum toothpaste and hundreds of thousands of edibles and goods for distribution plus musical instruments and books.
Indianapolis, Nov 18 The board of arbitration of the International Typographical Union declines to take up the New York City printers strike led by Typographical Union Tumfer 4. The executive and arbitration boards will meet in Indianapolis for two to three days with no重大 questions expected to arise.
Representatives of Estonia Latvia Lithuania Finland Poland Ukraine and White Russia favor forming a political and military alliance to defend independence. The Lettish government will convene a conference to discuss a postal telegraph and railway union.
Sergeant T. 5. O'Brien at 925 Main Street heads a U S Army recruiting station and reports Colonel B. P. Nicklin directs urgent enlistment of 109 medical department recruits for Hawaii. The Engineer Corps seeks domestic and foreign service volunteers. prospects with grammar school education may rise to non commissioned officer ranks.
Superior Court appoints Frederick F Morgan as receiver for East India Tea Company under bond of 40000. Company capital 10000, plaintiffs own 10 and 80 percent, assets 40800 and liabilities 45000. Pocket picked of 105. Frank Walsh reports $108 stolen at railroad station. suspect fled after a Stratford avenue incident. Washington Times sale by Hearst to William Randolph Hearst Jr. Baptist harvest rally announced by Second Baptist Church on Nov 22 at 7 p.m.
A book shop grows into a holiday affair offering many good books for all ages. Specially chosen gift books take center stage for the holidays, from Peter Rabbit to famed poets. The scene invites leisurely, deliberate selection with plenty of time.
Hudson seal fur coats are presented as luxurious warm choices with deep color and comfortable fit. Various lengths 30 to 45 inches feature collars of beaver skunk opossum or taupe nutria, with prices ranging from 195 to 475 dollars.
From the store’s collection of beauties we present dozens of glowing silk dresses and new prices for all occasions except the most formal. Fabrics include silks satin Georgette crepe in rich dark colors, valued up to 35 dollars, now reduced to 27.50. Second floor.
In the dress goods section on Monday and today Madame Carpenter cuts and fits dresses and skirts at no cost. Her expert method, aided by a large cutting table, yields dozens of ready garments with no payment required from customers. She also helps choose fabrics and planning, with woolens of unusual value available.
A collection of shoes offered at one price per pair, with many pairs priced at 7.85. The display notes indicate lower priced items are leftovers from a larger lot and include gray kid, cloth top, field-emouse kid, gunmetal calfskin, gray Nubuck, tan Russia calf, and tan Nubuck tops. Main floor rear.
Fashion note highlights coats with fur trim priced at 49.50. Describes fitted and loose silhouettes in silvertone and crystal cord, velour, and collars of Hudson seal or fine skunk. Colors include brown, tan, taupe, reindeer, and Pekin with luxurious linings.
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