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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
3
A catalog describes dozens of collars and matching cuff sets in organdy satin lace and Georgette. Prices range from 50 cents to 16 dollars, with organdy, satin, and net combinations, jabots, and decorative vestees. Fine marabou capes and stoles offered in black or natural, trimmed with tails, priced from 8.50 to 16.50. Center aisle, front.
Good hosiery of black or white. Women’s excellent silk stockings with lisle sole and heel, good weight, nice luster, white or black priced at 1.25. Seasonable lisle stockings white or black with double heel and sole at 50c. Children mercerised lisle stockings autumn weight in black or tan at 50c. Left aisle rear.
Norwalk authorities rush the new Norwalk General hospital to treat serious Spanish influenza cases away from homes. Dr David L Spence Samuel Roedner and Percy W Brooks head the executive committee with Norwalk Medical association and Health Officer William J Tracer. Two graduates will nurse the unit under Superintendent Mary H Bodine, with volunteers from Mrs Franklyn G Brown Mrs H W Kellogg Mrs George E Curtis Miss E I Pohl an and others. Joseph P Wadhams leads installation of emergency equipment as admissions begin tomorrow.
Clearup of stock from a craftsman who knows dresses and business. Dresses include Georgette crepe satin Crepe Meteor serge and velveteen in blues browns blacks with tunic and pleated styles. Sizes up to 44. Originally worth 22.50 to 35.00. Price 7.75 to 17.3, ready Saturday.
The catalog lists soldier comforts including toilet articles from comb to razor priced 3.50 to 15.50, best hour kits with two card sets and a checkerboard, money belts 1 to 3, diaries at 1, trench mirrors 1 to 1.50, and new chiffon velvet items in autumn colors. Left aisle mentions quantities and display positioning.
Fine gifts ready in plenty as the jewelry section welcomes early shoppers. The Piccadilly merch bag features a fine mesh design with a tiny vanity kit inside. New gold rings with cameos, Pinky rings with sapphires, sterling silver pins, and rhinestone circles are displayed with prices from a few dollars to mid tens.
Don't delay for a bargain as overcoats worth 30 to 40 dollars are offered today at 27.50. Chesterfield and frieze boxes in gray brown and heather, plus top-notch tailoring. Shoes discounted from four to five dollars to 3.29. Not all sizes available. if yours is present you save 1.75. Main floor rear.
Men may buy good texture cotton handkerchiefs with neat initials at 15 cents each, part linen options at 25 cents, and linen handkerchiefs for women at 19 cents with attractive white embroidery in corners at 25 cents. Center aisle rear.
A brief note promotes a small 25 cent pamphlet on General Foch, hailed as directing Allied forces and mastering German defense. It mentions other new books including Over the Top by Empey and The Rising Tide by Margaret Deland, encouraging reading for enjoyment and information.
Ivory finish pieces advertised for dresser and toilet-table emphasize beauty and utility. Listing includes hair brushes from 2 to 4.50, cloth brushes 1.25 to 4.50, dressing combs 51c to 1, mirrors 2.50 to 6.50, jewel boxes 4 to 6.50, nail polishers up to 2, manicure items 35c and 50c, center cream jars 40c, hair receivers up to 2, puff boxes 76c to 2, picture frames 65c to 2.50, clocks 4 to 6.50, aisle rear.
Glove display highlights soft supple Ferepialein options in white gray tan and black with silk lining. Lightweight gray mocha priced at 2.50 and gray suede in a beautiful shade. Cape for children in sand and gray hues priced at 2 located center aisle rear.
The note advertises a savings cup with Fowee tea and White Rose chup blends including Oolong English breakfast and Pekoe. Prices listed show regular teas at 70 cents per pound with bulk sizes and Royal brand strength. Front basement location noted for pickup.
Advertisement touts overettes for war workers priced at $4. The copy argues skirts pose danger in wartime labor and overettes offer safety, comfort, and freedom. Sold on the second floor, crafted from durable khaki fabric, encouraging women to wear them while participating in war work.
A spirited fragment notes boys selecting mackinaws in bright plaids with slashed pockets and new styles. It highlights fashionable fabrics, good tailoring, and comfort, urging pride in owning the latest outerwear in sizes 7 to 18-80 and 12, with front basement shopping cue.
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