Atlantica fleet sails from New York for ten day practice
Dispatcher reports seven battleships of the Atlantica fleet leaving New York harbor for a ten day Atlantic coast cruise. Other items note Russian fighting near Grodek and Neswish, political shifts in Hartford with Farmer-Labor gains, a Black Hand bomb damage in Olpton, a Norwalk fatality after a car collision, Wells in Petrograd greeted by Ulster writers, and Sadi Lecointe plans tours in the United States.
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New York
Atlantica
New York Harbor
Atlantic Canal
Black Hand
Olipton
N. Ti
Salvator Taibi
Nore
Taibi
Rand
Norwalk
Patrick Leonard
Eliott “Palmer
West Avenue
Wells
Petrograd
London
H. G. Wells
Petrogma
Moscow
Maxim Georgy Leconte
Paris
Sadi Lecointe
James Gordon’ Bennett
Etampes
United States
Foxcelsior
Michael Alexandrovitch
Lussie
Inter
Nicholas
Siam
Nicholas Greshkai Brenchkovsky
Figaro
Tokio
Tun-Chun
Manchuria
October Term of Superior Court Opens Friday
The October term of the superior court begins Friday with Judge William M Maltbie presiding over a short calendar session for motions and case assignment for trial. Trials will be set for next week beginning Tuesday. Uncontested divorce petitions hearing starts Friday with six cases listed, while two divorces seek alimony and custody.
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Superior Court
Wiliam M. Maltbie
October term docket notes from Judge Booth presiding
Judge John Booth opens the October term of the court with Criminal Aid cases ready for docket review. Appeals from lower courts are expected during September, with a busy session anticipated and a mix of cases from the previous term.
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John Booth
Mon Pleas Court
Howland Store Reduces Suits and Overcoats 20 Percent
The Howland store in Bridgeport offers men a 20 percent reduction on all suits and overcoats from regular stock. Each item is from regular makers with standard quality and new styles, including Latest Kuppenheimer clothes and other trusted brands.
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Howland
Bridgeport
Kuppenheimer
Tapestry to make home beautiful
A descriptive note celebrates tapestry as a means to beautify the home, praising rich patterns, fabrics, and weave. It highlights furniture coverings and drapery options with prices ranging from 7.50 to 13.50 per yard. The text exudes period shop talk about interior design sensationally.
Raggedy Ann Books For Young Readers
Raggedy Ann and her book are described as a favorite for little girls. The advertisement promotes Raggedy Ann Herself the book of stories, priced at 8 dollars with other boy and girl stories listed for afternoon play and gifts for birthdays.
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Raggedy Ann
Fiber area rugs for hard wear advertised
Closely woven from a tough fiber, Hodges Tugs claim durability for heavy use. Surface described as smooth and hard yet comfortable underfoot with good color options in blue, green, tan or brown in all over or medallion patterns. Sizes 9 by 12 ft and 8 1 4 by 10 1 2 ft priced at $22 30. Third floor color.
New cotton prices listed for textiles and muslins
Price list shows cotton fabric updates including Cloth of Gold muslin at 35 to 39 cents, Unbleached 36 inch muslin at 32 cents, Sheetings 40 inch at 35 cents, Apron ginghams 27 inch at 25 cents, and Outing flannels 27 inch at 29 cents. Regular prices noted as 23 to 43 cents in places.
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Lonsdale
Fireless cookers vital in cold weather
Modern kitchens rely on fireless cookers year round for fuel savings and tender meals. Demonstrations this week showcase one two or three compartment models with complete utensils priced from $30 to $63.
Remarkable silk petticoats offered at special price
Silk petticoats described as remarkable and luminous with pure silk jersey and fine pleated flounces. Taffeta options in plain or changeable hues, ruffled or pleated flounces. Colors listed include purple navy rose old blue America beauty green taupe pale blue brown and black. Value noted as worth more than the special second floor price of 3.95.
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America
Velour dresses debut in warm winter tones and accents
The catalog highlights velour dresses in weighty cold season fabric. It praises warmth and modern styling with brown taupe blue and black contrasts. Some are embroidered or trimmed with chenille bands priced at 518 dollars or 20 pounds and 25 shillings.
New Royal sewing machine club offer in old ad
A vintage notice advertises New Royal and Free sewing machines delivered to homes. Members pay one dollar to join and then regular, small payments with no extra charges. The ad lists New Royal at 49 and Free machines at 25 on the third floor.
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Howland Autumn
New Royal Machines
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