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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1925
Page
3
Gifts for men cover golf clubs bags and sports gear on the fourth floor. On the third floor travelers bags and suit cases. Main floor offers books slippers overcoats housecoats bathrobes pockets wallets cuff links scarves shirts neckwear socks and more. Selection emphasizes style and quality across departments.
Plans for Pacific and South American naval maneuvers next spring were scrapped by Secretary Wilbur due to fuel and budget constraints. The Pacific end of the canal will host scaled exercises while broader maneuvers in South America are canceled, with limited actions proposed for 1927 and New England defenses later debated.
A woman lost a beaded bag at the firemen's ball last week and a reward is offered by Fire Headquarters on Middle Street for its return. The note also oddly references Canada's grain harvest and twine usage figures, noting a large annual consumption.
Howard Dunbar former sanitary inspector for the Health department and later state employee will not be named assistant health officer, per a political circles report yesterday. Earlier notes said he would fill the post while Dr. B A McLellan would retire. Dunbar aided the King organization on election day but administration leaders recall his opposition on primary day.
City Auditor Walter W Garrity estimates it would cost about 250 dollars to prepare a new tax book like the lost 1922 volume without payment or abatement entries. It would take about three weeks to prepare and would require two additional staff. State's Attorney William H Comley pursues the case but offers no progress. Auditors from Searle Oakey and Miller will audit the tax office books starting tomorrow to prepare for a new system.
City hall chatter names John J McGuinness as a candidate for the Tax Assessor post to be vacated December 1 after John Vermeciang’s dismissal. Former Democratic Town chairman McGuinness, set to retire, is tied to the job with John Y Caldwell’s election. Howard Rowe, an assessors’ office employee, is deemed likely due to experience, with William Mussel and Clarence Winton also mentioned.
The Department of Public Purchases plans installation of a new steam boiler for the Isolation hospital. Details received tonight indicate a meeting set for 1 o'clock to discuss procurement and contract terms.
In New Haven on November 29 a Yale School of Medicine and New Haven Dispensary report states 250 local children are under care at the young children focused tuberculosis clinic since its December opening. The program seeks prevention by tracing infection sources in infants and emphasizes hygiene education to deter human or bovine milk born tuberculosis cases. Dr. Ethel C. Dunham runs the clinic under Dr. Edwards A. Park, with funding from Yale and the Winchester Fund of New Haven Hospital.
William H. Schilling, formerly a Berkshires division conductor for the New Haven Road, died Saturday morning at St Raphael's hospital after illness beginning Thursday. Survived by wife Nellie Callahan Schilling, a son Edward J. Schilling, six sisters and one brother. Funeral from 24 Redfield Street New Haven Wednesday at 10 there will be a solemn high mass at Sacred Heart Church. Burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery New Haven.
In Rolinson 14 Grean was arrested Saturday by officer Bellardsworth charged with breach of the peace and carrying a concealed weapon. Sle was arrested after his wife accused him of chasing her around the house with a loaded revolver and threatening to shoot. Police stated he had not been drinking and he was bound over in default of bonds. A Sheffield worker, studying explosions on a gun barrel, traced the stainless steel invention on the track.
Right in the rear of the main floor men's shop are gifts for him including wool vests from 5 dollars and robes up to 22 dollars. Smoking jackets and overplaids range 6 to 12.50 with silk trim. Suede windbreakers, wool sweaters, raincoats, and Howland overcoats priced from 3.95 to 65 dollars.
Ad offers various paper and envelope options from Whiting's Polo cloth Egyptian No 5a in grey at 63 sheets to the pound with 75 cents. Envelopes match at 35 cents. Eaton’s coarse laid deckle edge box of 24 sheets and 24 envelopes priced at $1. Hurd's special boxed men’s note paper with heavy paper and envelope at $1.75. Main fuer rear.
A vintage radio advertisement touts Stromb Carlson six tube sets with strong pickup and selective quality. It highlights cabinet models from Kent and Atwater Kent No 20 Compact, pricing from $80 to about $210. Other brands Zenith and Radins are mentioned with a complete line and accessories.
A catalog of boys gifts featuring neckwear shirts and blouses priced from 39 cents to 2 dollars. Sweaters slip-ons coats and lumber jackets priced 3 to 9 dollars. Suits and overcoats for ages 8 to 18 range 13.75 to 25 dollars with sheep lined coats and mackinaws up to 9 dollars. Basement front.
A sales blurb describes small men’s wear items highlighting quality and value. Far-in-hands and four-in-hands in silk fabrics priced at $1 and $1.50, suede gloves at $3, capeskin gloves at $3.25, madras and broadcloth shirts $2.50, cashmere mufflers $1.75, and rayon cotton socks 50 cents. Main floor right front.
Household footwear catalog lists Brown kid Romeo and Everett slippers in leather or felt with soft soles priced from $1.50 to $7.60. Leather lined Romeo or Everett slippers and Daniel Green felt comfy slippers appear among options. Main floor rear.
If he is fond of good books our book section offers answers. Mentioned titles include Life and Letters of Walter H Page volume three with Woodrow Wilson letters and Lord Grey's Memoirs spanning 25 years 1892 1916 in two volumes. Prices listed are five and ten dollars respectively.
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