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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1922
Page
3
New and attractive hats for women feature silk creations in rose, grey, tan, and blue with fruit and flower trims or delicate silver and gold embroidery. Winter styles entice at $3.95 with satin or velvet options, Persian cloth accents, and brocade details in black satin.
Suggestions for gifts to him feature Yorke shirts praised for fine fabrics and fit, with prices from 2 to 5 dollars. New silk and wool crepe options in dark, distinctive patterns. Paris garters, sleeve bands, boxed holiday sets, and substantial dress gloves are highlighted, boxed gifts available to meet Howland standards. Main floor right front.
Advertising copy lists women’s hosiery including English rib hose in black gray and cordovan with garter tops, full fashioned silk hose with lisle top and sole under the Wayne Knit feature in black cordovan and putty, and children’s wool hose in brown heather camel black and cordovan, all at center main floor.
An ad highlights women’s shoes and oxfords at 4.85 with Black and brown calf and kid boots, military heels, low heels, and brown calf oxfords lace style. Includes women’s black kid one strap pumps and notes pages of large values at 4.85 with a doorway reference.
Wool crepe dresses for girls 8 to 14 with embroidery and crochet collars. Coats for girls 6 to 16 in light and dark colors with sport models and fur collars. Prices include $10 for dresses and $16.50 for coats, Second Moor rear.
The Gift section gathers wares from across the store including neckwear handkerchiefs perfumes waists gloves hosiery china bric a brac towels scarves and many boxed gift ideas ready to send with Yuletide spirit to make selection less tedious. Second floor front.
A display of warm velour and Bolivia plush coats praised for elegance and simplicity. Designs feature two back pleats, tassel-blouse styles, and varied sleeve shapes with fur collars and wide cuffs. Sizes range from 16 to full figure, all priced at 39.50.
Toys that endure beyond Christmas are praised for lasting quality and timeless appeal. The article highlights well made items crafted largely by skilled American workers, with many produced in Bridgeport. It urges early selection as stock is limited and assortments shrink quickly.
Advertises warm undergarments for children including flannelette gowns in assorted stripes with high neck models in sizes 4 to 14 and prices from 63 cents to 1 dollar 75 cents. Also lists novelty Windsor flannel pajamas and flannelette bloomers with hemstitched ruffles in white and striped options on the second floor rear sorted stripes.
Advertisement copy for a corset labeled Howland special priced at 51.50. Describes a heavy brocade corset with elastic top and elastic lacing at the bottom of the front steel, a long hip model in sizes 21 to 26, and a special value of 1.50.
Small size women can buy wool jersey dresses in sizes 16 to 38. Two piece style with accordion pleat skirt and overblouse top. Colors navy brown tan and caven. Embroidered in harmonizing colors, bottom band plain. Second floor centre.
Broad selection of tricotine Poiret twill and serge dresses on sale yesterday. Large quantity ensures many sizes though true sizing is imperfect. Fine materials and stylish, practical designs offered as real value at $15.
An advertisement notes a special lot of boys Norfolk suits in brown and grey tweed blends size 8 to 18 years. Each suit features large pitch pockets and inverted pleat back. Overall value exceeds the listed price of 9.75 dollars.
Lively selling of these fine values in men’s shoes and oxfords, still plenty of good pairs to choose from. Styles include Taney red bluchers, Mahogany calf English laced, Cherry tan calf bluchers, and Brown or black Norwegian calf oxfords. All strong value for real men, main floor rear.
The House of Kuppenheimer offers a wide selection of fine overcoats in all sizes from 33 to 50 plus, with models ranging from $35 to $75. The display covers the newest fabrics and styles, emphasizing a tailored, conservative, or snappy fit.
The ad markets great coats from a well known maker with style and value. It highlights tweeds with basket weaves and heavy serviceable coatings in light brown shades with plaid backs. Coats feature big patch pockets with flaps a belted design and raglan shoulders in all sizes priced at $27.50.
Hat buyers are offered Stetson hats for men from 6 to 8 dollars Berg hats at 5 dollars Emerson hats priced at 3 and 4 dollars. The retailer promises good value on durable men’s headwear appealing to discerning buyers.
Overcoats for boys aged seven to twelve feature convertible collars, two large patch pockets, two slash pockets, belted models, verted pleat back, in chinchilla and tan mixes. Colors include browns, tans, and greys, priced from 12 50 to 18 dollars, basement front.
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