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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1923

Page

3

Fannie Hurst Frames Working Girl Life In Early Stories

Wormer of American short story Yes surpasses Fannie Hurst whose 84th birthday occurred yesterday in the canny delineation of type. Hurst's early career as a schoolteacher and Broadway reader, her East Side experiences, and her notable works such as Humoresque are outlined along with her unique marital arrangement.

Wormer Fannie Hurst Washington University Miss Hurst New York Columbia University Columbia Smith Miss Truret East Side Europe Laurette Taylor St. Loui New York City

British Distillers Cater to Rum Exports Amid Shortages

London October 18 British whiskey makers tell domestic buyers shortages will persist as distillers sell to export markets at higher prices. An advertisement from a leading firm states only 25 percent of its stock can go to home consumption while export demand rises. The trade commissioner's note links Bermuda and Bahamas prosperity to US tourist traffic and proximity.

London Minkers Britain Sentech Cently Hom Board of Trade Journal Bermuda Bahamas United States

Deny Motion for Closed Hearing in Divorce Action

A divorce case brought by Jessie M. Cutbill of Norwalk against Clifford P. Cutbill saw the motion to refer trials to a state referee denied by Judge Haines. The husband sought a closed hearing due to delicate testimony, but Mrs. Cutbill objected, and mutual consent is required for such a procedure, which the court would not grant.

Jessie M. Cutbill Norwalk Clifford P. Cutbill Haines

Trunk Leak Delivers Alcohol Charge in Andover

In Andover on October 14 federal officers and a deputy sheriff seized a trunk leaking alcohol at the railroad station. Max Asher of Andover faced justice with a charge of liquor possession, pleaded demurrer, and was fined 75 dollars plus 21.43 in costs totaling 96.43 dollars. The trunk supposedly contained three gallons of alcohol sent from New York for personal use.

Andover Max Asher Asher Justice of the Peace Charles A. Faulkner New York City

Local Degree Team to Confer Rank in Elm City

The degree team of Colonel Harry iCutler lodge K of P will confer the rank of Esquire on five or more than 25 candidates of Fidelity lodge No. 78 of New Efuty en next Tuesday night. The degree team will leave Main street club rooms for New Haven about 7 o'clock. Fidelity degree team conferred the same rank on a large class here tat week. The recail team will meet the John Hay lodge No. 1 of Hartford for the state championship ister.

Harry iCutler Lodge K. of P Esquire Fidelity Lodge New Efutyen Main Street New Haven Fidelity John Haylodge Hartford

Danbury Man Sues Ridgefield Resident Over Bill

Danbury man Robert T. Bassett filed suit in Supertor court against Henry W. Allen of Ridgefield seeking 8000 for non payment of a 16 000 contract to build a business dock in Ridgefield. Bassett states 5500 was paid and sue aims to recover the balance.

Supertor Robert T. Bassett Banbury Henry W. Allen Ridgefield Plaintif

Good substantial stylish dresses for sale at $10

A catalog-style notice markets durable dresses in navy black and brown using Poiret twill fabric. Varieties include kid applique fur edge silk braid and Spanish lace on black satin. Dresses described as dignified durable youthful and practical with sizes misses 16 to 44 available ready Saturday morning at $20 on the second floor center.

Tricolot Petticoats Featured in Moda Era Embroidery

Navy and black tricolot petticoats with elaborate silk embroidery along the hem are described as stylish and harmonious with current fashion. The item is offered for 2.95 at the store's second floor rear section.

Comfy Fall furnishings for men at main floor sale

Men’s fall essentials listed with chamoisette gloves at 1.50, universal pajamas 2.50, 65 percent wool union suits 3.50, and Mayo cotton ribbed union suits 1.50. Light and dark grey gloves feature embroidered backs, in a main floor display near the right front.

Universal Mayo

Dainty new handkerchiefs arrive at main floor display

New stock arriving almost daily features Sport kerchiefs at 59c and 50c hand embroidered with color contrasts in green, tan, lavender and rose. Men's all linen kerchiefs with corded white borders and 34 inch size are offered at 50c, located on the main floor right center.

Point Venice

Warm comfortable women's and boys union suits offered

Advertises women's medium weight union suits in low neck no sleeves ankle or knee length all sizes for $1. Also boys medium heavy weight union suits priced at $1 and $1.25 by size. Main floor left rear location.

Stylish low shoes offered at four eighty five

Stylish low shoes at four eighty five dollars present a fine make and leather in a special purchase. Pumps and oxfords in late models with attractive details are offered as savings to customers. Main floor rear.

Warm gloves for cooler days item list

Women's 12 button chamoisette gloves with embroidered backs in covert and pongee color priced at $1.25. Fancy top gauntlet gloves in chamoisette with embroidered backs beaver brown and grey priced at $1. Two clasp embroidered back kid gloves in beaver brown tan white and black priced at $1.59. Main floor left center.

Howco Royal blend coffee sale at 34c a pound

Howco coffee features daily fresh roasting and quick supply to the public. For Friday and Saturday only, Howco Royal blend is offered at 34c per pound, with a 334 pound deal for $1, in the basement front.

Dr Dentons sleeping garments and Baby Shop arrivals

Sleeping garments for children priced 75c to 1.35 with sizes 1 to 10. Baby Shop highlights for babes from 2 to 6 years offering coats in chinchilla broadcloth and tweeds, belted and flare styles with fur collars and cuffs, interlined for warmth, colors blue tan brown and fancy mixtures from 6.50 to 19.50.

Children's night robes and bloomers collection

Night robes and bloomers for children offered in flannelette gowns with stripes and V neck or collar. Figures include sizes 2 to 14 years. Pretty new Windsor flannel pajamas in flesh tones for ages 6 to 12. Lateen bloomers in flesh and white with elastic waist, sizes 6 to 18 years. Prices from 81.25 to 475c.

Howland Clothes Spark Demand With Broad Men’s Stock

Howland stores highlight a surge in demand with a wider men’s section featuring suits from 25 to 60 dollars and overcoats 25 to 100 dollars. The boys’ line includes all wool mackinaws 12.50 and Norfolk suits 18 to 18.

H Land Howland Evé Howland Man’s Estate

Fine hosiery and Victor records at local shop

Fine hosiery includes women's silk hose with lisle tops and reinforced heels in black piping rock jay and cordovan priced 2.50. Women sport hose ribbed toes 75 cents. Children's wool golf hose three quarter length gray and fawn 1.25. New Victor records available today with Friday arrivals and double disc Sat records. Phonograde section features Victrolas with club payment plan on Fourth floor front.

Victor Phonograde

Sport sweaters for women five dollars

Advertisement lists sport sweaters for women at five dollars. Describes angora knit in browns and greys with striped or figured fronts and plain backs, or ribbed mannish style with two pockets and straight button front. Available in wanted shades.

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