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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
3
A youthful count has vanished from his father’s estates near Warsaw and is believed captured by Russian bandits. A ransom demand of 1,000,000 rubles is placed for his release, estimated around 400 American dollars.
East Side High selects an architect as the primary agenda for the Board of Education meeting next Monday. Local architects J F A Beckwith Edward E Caldwell and O Wellington Walker urge action, with two directors backing local selection. The board also weighs appointing a high school planning specialist and a new superintendent to replace E E Cortright.
State and city health officials report a record diphtheria mortality drop with 1921 the lowest since 1876 and 165 deaths for the year in a population of 1,420,576. Bridgeport shows high testing amid a cholera-like alert and a Volling circular on immunity testing. Dr Earle G Brown notes factors in spread and urges school children to learn if immune while September cases rise and three deaths occur in October.
Obie. Oct. 6. Akron factory workers own over half of the more than 2.5 million dollars in diamonds associated with local jewelry trade. Women own 9 to 10 of these diamonds, with averages suggesting each woman over 11 has at least one ring. Men’s diamond wealth averages around 10 dollars per man.
A New York driver was released by City Court after a discharge and car return following a roadway incident. The defendant, Joseph Lineham, aged 3, was involved in a preliminary hearing this morning as authorities clarified ownership and operator’s permissions.
Vital statistics list several births with names and addresses. A son reported on Oct 2 to Herle and Rise Minton at 67 Perth Street. Maurice and Teresa Conners welcome a son on Sept. at Sheriden Avenue. Henry and Eleanor Part announce a son on Sept at Stratfield Road. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo G. Bryant at 340 ?rk Weenae welcome a daughter on Sept 11. Marylaze Licerses and Joseph T. Pow 21 at 74 Cock Avenue and Anna Mex at Kings Highway Pairfield. $ Han na, 90.
Rich coats priced at 29.59 occupy the second floor center display. Bolivia fabric with velvety depth, wide sleeves trimmed with silk braid, or plain full cut sleeves with cuff ornament. Fur trim options include black wolf cuffs and matching collar in black, navy, or brown with satin lining.
A catalog note highlights gloves for all needs from strap wrist white kid to capeskin and elbow length. Examples include a strap wrist chamoisette gauntlet with embroidered back priced at 2.50, a suede gray beaver pair at 3.25, and two toned strap wrist kid gloves with gauntlet at 3.75. Maloter left center.
An advertisement urges men to buy Kuppenheimer Good Clothes this fall with low prices and value. It touts a range of suits from $35 to $50, plus odd trousers from $3.30 to $10, featuring fabrics like serge and tweed and colors such as browns greys and blues. The copy emphasizes quality investment value and a large assortment at 4 Main Mor rear.
The ad touts handkerchiefs with carefree air and feminine appeal in white and sheer hemstitched lace. It highlights new arrivals for personal use and gifts, including embroidered designs, cut out corners, regular and irregular patterns, and a half inch hem with side embroidery, all priced around 15 cents at Main store.
Unusual opportunity to secure high grade shoes at the start of the season with savings. Several fast selling styles available though some sizes are broken. overall the lot contains fine shoes to suit various preferences.
Saturday marks the final day of a Congoleum sale with store hours through 6 P.M. Prices include Gold Seal rugs in multiple sizes from 6x9 feet at 7.25 to 9x12 feet at 14.50 and yard materials at 9 cents per square yard. New patterns of Congoleum squares and tiles also offered on the third floor rear.
Advertises boys corduroy suits in Oliver Twist style for ages 3 to 8, navy and brown, sturdy and affordable at 2 dollars. Also offers wash suits in Oliver Twist and Middy styles in grey tan and blue with emblem sleeves and white braid, for ages 3 to 10, priced at 1 dollar 50 cents. Basement, trant.
The listings describe crepe de Chine and georgette blouses for tailleur or dress, emphasizing color, practicality, and style. Navy tones dominate with overblouses featuring folds, henna stitching, and bead edging, priced around 12 to 15 dollars. Second floor display highlights new arrivals.
A storefront advertises hats for every taste from mushroom to poke to sailor styles. Velvet and plush options with embroidery flowers feathers or lace are available. Prices range from 3.95 to 45 dollars with a big assortment on the second floor front of the shop.
hosiery listing describes silk full fashioned womens stockings with slight imperfections. Most are black with some colors. Sold as irregulars from a noted maker, priced at 1.95.
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