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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1927
Page
3
In Fairfield, Tero Takeuchi of Southport was found not guilty on a reckless shifting charge after a reopened town court session. Evidence suggested braking issues caused the accident on the Fast road off Center Street.
In Westport a teenager from Staples High faced charges after an incident at a football game with East Norwalk. Police released Fay without charges while detailing the case, and the local authority noted no further action against him as the investigation concluded.
The body of Tarep Wipgirs, who attempted to kill his wife, was found in a field near the road where the attack occurred. Officials believe he killed himself after slashing his wife’s throat, while she remains in serious condition at a hospital. The couple had married about four months ago amid discord.
Helena Rubinstein preparations joined the Toilet Goods Department. Rubinstein, a renowned beauty scientist, has served as beauty counsellor to Europe’s most famous women for over 30 years. Main Floor.
The piece notes a shift from man tailored coats to lavish furs and shawls as the season's standout garments. Women appear less fond of last season's fur collars and cuffs, favoring luxurious shawls and bold collars and high rolling cuffs as the style evolves.
The article notes sheer woolens and tweeds as stylish frocks with satin crepe georgette and crepe de chine options. Lightweight woolens and tweeds are new for cold weather, aimed at one and two piece outfits for college girls and businesswomen, with vivid color combinations and ombre silks in black and navy.
Flat crepes and crepe de chines with high necks, fancy smocking, and boyish tailored models follow mature vogue for straight silhouette. Girlish frocks feature youthful necklines, long waists, and French-like gathered skirts in new colors at the Junior Department Second Floor Rear.
The article describes a range of child fashion items including snug fitting hats with metallic laces in short backed styles and turbans, demure felts with down cast brims, and small berets in multiple colors. It also notes children's hosiery such as full length stockings in cotton and wool blends, baby all wool stockings with rayon and silk toe and heel, and boys 7-8 length hose with fancy cuffs, highlighting prices like 2.95 and 1.95 and 0.50 respectively.
Despairing of snow, Santa plans a Friday hop to Toy land on Saturday to greet children. He will listen to gift requests and showcase a portable pool table priced at 5.95 with two cues balls and a rack for playful family games.
The Gift Shops aid customers in selecting suitable remembrances for family and friends. On the Second Floor a varied group of attractive and original articles await, while the Main Floor rear shop overflows with nice things.
Brown tan and gray overcoats and overplaids in sizes 11 to 18 years priced 15 to 22.50 dollars. All wool in many patterns. Sizes 11 to 18. basement boys department. Chey will keep a chap's feet warm enough to suit everybody.
Gray heavy weight cotton and wool union suits described as full cut and well made priced at 2.50 on Main Floor Front. The text notes men often buy their own Christmas gifts to avoid wearing unsuitable hose and mentions a 0.50 item in a rayon cotton mix.
Fine imported kid gloves with novelty cuff and colorful embroidery priced at 2.95. Glove options include saddle stitched or plain stitched Pultlons in duplex like material Gazelle or hazel color. Fleece lined capeskin glove offered at 1.50 with pull on design and wool tap. Cream color gloves harmonize with winter coats.
Two top choices for holiday gifting are highlighted, focusing on practical and popular options. The note suggests a Second Floor Rest setting as a preferred place for shopping or gifting. It emphasizes quality and suitability for a Christmas present.
A description notes a design feature where a garment appears as a two piece set though it is a single sewn item. The effect is achieved by careful tailoring and stitching to mimic a separate top and skirt or jacket and skirt, enhancing the outfit's silhouette.
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