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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
3
Wire service notes retailers plan apple week from Halloween through early November. Large, heavy harvests flood the market with early fall and winter apples sold at low prices to spur consumer use. Wholesalers expect prices to drop further, with good pie apples around 28 to 30 cents per basket wholesale and other grades discounted, prompting immediate consumption.
Mrs Charlotte Pickford and Jack Pickford denied claims of discord with Olive Thomas. They said Olive died in Paris by accident, not by suicide, and Olive would have turned 24 the day before. Jack planned a hiatus from film work following the tragedy.
Berlin Oct 22 A solemn public funeral will be held in Moscow probably Saturday for John Reed the American member of the Third Internationale who died Sunday of typhus A wireless dispatch from Moscow signed Nuortza said Reed had recently returned from Baku with his wife Louise Bryant who was with him at his death
Central New England Railway plans $500000 in improvements to Maybrook and Danbury CT properties including a Maybrook engine house completion and new track facilities. Of the amount, $300000 is government borrowed with I C C approval, $200000 to be raised by the railroad.
On the main floor, rear, a sale offers any man's suit or overcoat at 20 percent off. Some fabrics appear very dark, described as cherry shade, with rich effect and satisfactory fit. Styles include bluchers with rubber heel and English laced models in narrow or round toes, priced around ten dollars for English type.
Wool serge suits for boys described as sturdy and ready for any occasion with trousers included. Norfolk coats feature knife pleats, patch pockets, mohair lining and a vivid blue shade. Front basement location noted for special value pickups.
The notice advertises silk fabrics priced at one dollar and one dollar fifty cents less, featuring luminous satin charmeuse in dark and light shades, crepe and velvets suited for coats and rich costumes. Regular prices $4 to $5 reduced to $3 to $3.50 and $2.50 for selected velvets.
A catalog excerpt lists standard toiletry items with prices per unit, including powders, tooth pastes, soaps, oils, and creams. Items named include LaBlache face powder, Frostilla, Pebeco, Porhan, Woodbury, Pears soap, Kolynos, Pepsodent, Cuticle soap, Colgate, and Gartside rust soap, among others, with cents and early dollars omitted or varied.
A long price list highlights numerous household items with reduced rates. Items include egg beaters, salt and pepper shakers, sherbet glasses, teapots, dinner sets, cups and saucers, oil heaters, aluminum roasters and kettles, bread boxes and mixers, copper wash boilers, piano lamps, toilet paper, casseroles, gas heaters, and other goods. Fourth floor.
Four pounds of Howco Jewel coffee offered at one dollar with daily roasting to ensure freshness. Labeled as strong yet smooth with flavor, the item is promoted by a familiar Howco family brand and priced unusually low for limited stock at the front basement counter.
Individual greeting cards for holidays offered with personalized engraved plates. Messages convey holiday remembrance in a pleasing, distinct style. Limited quantities available, with pricing listed for 23 or more cards and bulk options.
Shoppers snapped up striking bag-tops priced at $2 and $2.50 89c, with many duplicates of in-stock items and earlier-season pieces. Features included gray silver or green gold finishes and varied attractive patterns.
Ad copy promotes boys alert mackinaws at $8.50 featuring true mackinaw spirit. Describes snug fit with strong warmth and freedom of movement. Double breasted belted design with a collar to keep boys warm, available in light or dark plaids.
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