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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
4
A small warehouse at 344 Cuitoun Avenue owned by Emanuel Gunrmar-To was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Damages around 500 were caused, with stock of groverins goods and fixtures destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown.
A bizarre New York chronicle describes an exhibition where two of the city’s heaviest women were displayed in Madison Square Garden to mock Prohibition era sensibilities. The stunt aimed to show fat crops growing from readers’ imaginations, with coverage detailing their amusing transformation from heavy figures to slim.
Mrs. Grimwood obtained a divorce from Charles Grimwood at a Superior Court short calendar session before Judge Frank D. Haines. She testified to intoxicated abuse and marital trouble dating back to 1916 in Bridgeport, Detroit, Toronto, and their Fairfield Avenue home, with incidents of harassment and coercion cited as grounds for the decree.
In Paris Briand addressed the chamber to win a hostile majority and solidify support for the Washington conference. After initial cold reception, he spoke on treaty matters and domestic issues, winning enthusiastic approval from most members except the royalists. He warned he would not go to Washington without a strong majority.
A federal court in Knoxville issued an arrest order for Berry, president of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants unions, and directors of the organization. He is charged with contempt for failing to answer a summons and disregarding a July 19 court order in the Printing Pressmen case.
The Fourth District Republican Women's club held its regular monthly meeting at the club rooms at Colorado and State streets. Theodore Steller was the principal speaker and others attended. After business, a social hour followed with punch and cakes. A two person committee, Mrs Fran Dion and Mrs Anna Malley, led the event.
A wedding in Waterbury joins Misa Irion of 22 Cool Street Waterbury and Earl W. Maloney in a ceremony conducted by Lewis pastor of the church. Irion, a Waterbury native, attended Suffolk preparatory and later a university. She is a World War II veteran awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the Croix de Guerre.
Mary Garden resumes duties with bobbed hair as she discusses Paris fashion and American tastes. The Chicago Opera Company confirms she will not continue the role, with Miss Garden planning to leave next week after one year under director.
Men's good warm union suits offered at 1.75 with ly wool and cotton blend for comfort. new clever shirts from Yorke feature tiny checks and dots. handsome four-in-hand silk ties in dark colors with rich contrast, all priced around 1.75. Right aisle, front.
Elegant coats in belted and straight styles described in fine crystal cord bolivia and velour. Rich brown tan and blue tones with raccoon nutria opossum and mole fur collars and striking figured silk linings. Priced at 39 dollars and 50 cents, offered as exceptional value.
Kahler shoes promise ease of walking and comfort for women, with emphasis on standing, reduced strain, and support against fallen arches. The advertising notes stylish outlines, durability, and attractive designs, highlighting Sty- Black kid shoes and Brown kid shoes with military heels priced at $13 and $12.50 respectively, located on Main Floor Rear.
The latest millinery combines felt and velvet in hats for women. Hood shapes feature felt crowns with velvet facings, some with feather trimmings for smart contrast. Beaver facings add texture, autumn colors include beaver henna brown navy pheasant black, prices range five to seven fifty dollars.
The advertisement promotes glassware sets such as oven glassware and grape juice sets with prices from 19c to 1.95 for various items. It also features fishscale mesh bags in silver or green finishes, priced from 3 to 20 dollars, highlighting their graceful shape and sparkle.
Silk stockings advertised at 95 cents with options in black gray and cordovan. Lisle and mercerized stockings for children and adults, mock seam fashion, full-fashioned heels, cotton ribbed socks for boys, and three-quarter socks priced from 25 to 59 cents. Listing notes sizes and colors with limited detail.
Two special warm rich auto robes offered with plaid on both sides. Each robe measures 58 by 78 inches or 65 by 80 inches and features heavy, thick, soft material with warmth. One side plaid, the other side blue, green, or brown.
A brisk product note praises chamoisette gloves for clear attractive color shades. It mentions beaver gray and brown mastic tones with a suede like feel and velvet smoothness. The piece highlights warmth and a couple of wrist styles including a 2 clasp model, though some phrases are unclear.
Attractive shawls in black stay and brown plain Tues or mixtures and wool of good weight and finish. Prices: $1.50, £3 and 35. Special fine black shawl. Second floor.
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