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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
3
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic aiding digestion purifying blood and relieving rheumatic pains while boosting strength. It touts nearly sixty years of proven merit and calls Hood's Pills a helpful cathartic for general health.
Plymouth plans a lengthy 1920 cross year program to honor its 1620 landing. The Tercentenary commission aims to restore the waterfront, rebuild Plymouth Rock setting, and plant cedars and shrubs to create a national landmark. Eminent domain may compel sale of needed properties. A 1920 pageant and visits by celebrities are planned, with Senator Lodge possibly speaking.
Tough durable shoes for men who work at bargain price. Export ready with thousands of pairs. Part shipped then unpaid. maker seeks a market. Offer to store at price. Bridgeport men offered pearl tan and black leather shoes with leather outer and inner and slip soles. No lining required, wax-thread stitched for hard wear.
Maker winds up season and clears stock at loss. ROMPERS in chambray gingham and prints with belts and embroidery. DRESSES in tan green blue pink with white collars. Sizes 2 to 6, values $2 to $4. One price, $1.69 on second floor.
Grape juice to make a punch of defiant flavor fresh and pure. Case of 24 bottles seven dollars, single bottles thirty cents. Dartmouth chocolates fing and varied and delicious centers with smooth rich coating made in Vermont sold in Bridgeport.
Attractive well-made garments described with narrow and wide stripes in white black and soft coffee tones. Details include easy-fitting collars strong shoulders and roomy fit. Prices range from 1.25 to 3 with specials on flannel pajamas at 2.55 and night shirts at 2.50. Right of Main Street door.
Three examples of new gloves feature variety and value with unmarked weights and good appearance. Finest chamaly with strap wrist noted as smart and alert in white or cream. French lambskin gloves praised for fit and street wear in white or black with Camasselle fabric offering strength and mocha-like appearance.
An advertisement describes decorative combs and accessories that hold hair in place and enhance appearance. It highlights back, tuck, casque combs and hair pins set with fire polished stones in blue green emerald red tones. The 95e bar pins are white metal with platinum finish and white stones, offered in graceful patterns and tarnish resistance.
A sale listing highlights handkerchiefs at 25c with embroidery in butterfly, daisy, and floral designs sourced from Old Erin. White kerchiefs feature lace edging and color accents. Men’s plain linen kerchiefs retail 6¢-65c and women’s Angora sweaters arrive long and warm at $12.50 in brown and buff with Tuxedo fronts.
Here are boys' blue serge suits in a single package offering dress up Sunday wear school use. Each suit includes two pairs of trousers so one is pressed or ready while the other is worn, delivering double service. Pure wool blue serge with mohair lining and knife pleating Norfolk jacket. Sizes 8 to 17-19, Trout basement.
New braids and tassels offered in a range of colors and finishes. Girdles cords in many colors with tassels. silken fringe available in varied widths. copper, gold, and silver metal braids. Silk braids in navy brown black with gold accents. Wool pantlings with edge enhancements at low prices.
Advert describes a range of collars and vests including plain and embroidered sets with trims, roll and sailor styles priced around 39 cents. Also notes satin collars, monastic models, Venise and net patterns up to $2, with center pieces and various color options.
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