Transportation report of C of C is praised
The Minneapolis Civic and Commercial Association sends congratulations to the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce on transportation issues. A letter notes the city history of street transit, noting jitneys and omnibuses vanished years ago and a new fare was granted. It predicts a shift in mass transit methods with motor vehicles likely playing a key role.
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Theos Minneapolis Civic and Commercial Association
Scinds
Hridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Atrosta, Ho Atraet
Aiusonie Motor
Compensation Awards by Connecticut Commissioner
Compensation cases approved by Commissioner Edward Buckingham include John Sheehan of East Norwalk who cut his right hand at Norwalk Tire & Rubber Co. on July 15 resulting in 914.05 in compensation. William Lewis of Stamford was knocked unconscious by a public cab on August 12 for 13. A. Bwuencoild of Norwalk sustained a arma injury at American Hat Manufacturing Co. on August 2 for 13. George J. Picket of New Canaan suffered hernia at A. A. James on July 28 for 18.00 XM. Commers of Bridgeport, 171 Pembroke Street, with Grass Co. scalded right leg above lines on August 16 for 316.50. M. Beush of Bridgeport, 542 Prospect Street, dealt with Brans Co. hand caught in roller, fingers amputated, March 26 for 17.75. Mike Tintorich of 861 Spruce Street, DuPont Fabrikeld Co., involved in a trench...
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Edward ‘Ff Buckingham
John Sheehan
East Norwalk
Norwalk Tire & Rubber Co
William Lewis
Stemford
IM. Townsend
Hernia
Pembroka Street
Bridgeport Grass Co
M. Beush
Prospect Streot
Bridgenort Brans Co
Mike Tintorich
Spruce Street
DuPont Fabrikeld Co
Trac
Injuries and Medical Fees Listed in Local Notices
A compilation of injuries and medical fees citing individuals such as V. Martinos, Stephen Toth, and Joseph Cello with incidents on dates including July 12, August 20 and July 28. Locations include Howard Avenue Columbia Graphophone Company and Cornwall Street. Amounts range from 12.06 to 19 dollars, noting fractures contusions and emorrhages.
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V. Martinos
Howard Avenue
Columbia
Tio
Stephen ‘Toth
Cornwall Street
Cornwall
Patterson Me Co
Vater Duyharlan
Albers Prileth and Co
Tudes Onger
Joseph Cello
Pembroke
Singer Manufacturing Ca
Emorr
H. Colliig
Washington Iveruie
Heldgeport Chatty Vo
Morning sale bargains through the store shelves
An old time advertisement lists prices on seamless sheets pillow cases flannel ticking aprons and stockings. It touts women and children specials along with school wear for boys and girls hardware bargains and a morning sale running 8 to 12 a m featuring muslin cheesecloth sheeting bulbs and fishing gear with wide variety items and prices.
Remarkable new dresses at 12.95 in navy tones
Remarkable new dresses priced at $12.95 feature Tricolette overblouse and bolero styles in navy serge and Georgette. Embroidered with silk, luminous two color work, and belted silhouettes. Second floor display emphasizes modern charm and affordable style.
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Copenhagen
New and Dainty Voile Waists on Second Floor
New and dainty voile waists priced at $2. Sheer light white voile in new seasonable models with long sleeves. Pleated in unusual pretty fashions with clusters or squares. Nearly all trimmed with delicate lace, fine style and quiet beauty. Extra quality and value on second floor.
Rich velvet hats bright with autumn hues priced
Colorful autumn hats described as rich and affordable at five dollars. The copy invites readers to imagine hats in velvet and duvetyn with deep tones and graceful shapes, presenting them as new season dreams of beauty and a notable value.
Books you'll like to read 95e
A catalog note advertises popular novels by authors such as Ralph H. Paine Ethel Dell Eleanor Porter Kaithleen Norris Arthur Stringer Hesketh Pritchard Isabel Ostrander Stewart Edward White George Agnew Chamberlain Annie Fellowes Johnston and more. Readable titles listed with instruction to visit Main floor rear.
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Ralph H. Paine
Ethel Dell
Six Star
Eleanor Porter
Swindlers
Hope Chest
Mark Joe Luther Josselyn
Kaithleen Norris
House of Intrigue
Arthur Stringer
November Joe—Hesketh Pritchard
Isabel Ostrander Simba
Stewart
Edward White
White Man
George Agnew Chamberlain - Daughter of Two Worlds
Leroy Scott
Silent Legion
J. E. Buckrose
Georgina’s
Service Star
Annie Fellowes Johnston
Stetsons Introduce Autumn Hats In New Turf Shade
Men seek best hat choose Stetson and make a wise pick. New Autumn shapes arrive in soft hats and derbies. Turf shade soft hat praised as beauty. Comfort beauty service value define Stetson quality. Prices 8 10 12 50. Hats made locally in Nutmeg Slate graceful soft felts in brown olive stone gray. Main floor tear.
Small items mix for cleaning and sewing supplies
Advertisement lists Peechee white for cleaning white shoes 25¢ Diamond dyes 15c Sunset dyes 15c Venida hair nets 15c and 25c Warren's belting 35c to 50c per yd Bias lawn tape 6 and 12 yd pieces 15c to 40c Rubberized aprons 11.50 and 2. Lett alae rear
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Peechee White
Warren
Delightful new school dresses for fall wear
Delightful new school dresses feature ginghams and chambrays for school service. Durability meets brightness with plaids aglow in many colors and plain blues pinks and tans. High waistline styles, patch pockets, fancy stitching, and round or square necks. Plaid belts add distinction. Second floor.
Cheery ribbons boost first day of school fashion
An old advertisement notes cheerful ribbons for schooldays with plaids and stripes at 69 cents a yard and 5 inch wide maire ribbons at 85 cents a yard. It also offers fancy vests and rich bags with short lengths of decorative ribbons priced at 2.25 dollars each in a Central alals front listing.
Boys trousers from fine suitings hit $4.50
An item from a local shop notes woolen leftovers used to craft boys trousers in sizes 8 to 18. The write up praises the fit and finish of the trousers, calling attention to the maker who also produces boys suits. Also advertised are school blouses in percale and chambray in various styles and sizes.
Loveliest brown stockings arrive from MacCallum mills
Silk stockings in a new brown shade from Massachusetts mills are advertised as flawless and glove-fitting with extra width tops in black and white at 3.28 dollars. A line of silk stockings with lisle top and sole in black costs 1.50. Serviceable black lisle stockings with double sole and heel are 0.50. Stock left at the rear.
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MacCallum Mills
Massachusetts
Chamoisette Gloves Add Comfort and Warmth
The catalog highlights chamoisette gloves priced at the season’s start, praised for true comfort and warmth. They resemble suede in appearance, are washable without damage, and available in black or white, located in the center aisle rear.
Bringers of beauty and comfort item list from aisles
A fragmented catalog of cosmetics including Albodon paste Daggett Ramsdell creams Pompei an night and day creams Woodbury powder Culieura soap Palmolive Dandorine Pompeian massage cream Mennen talcum Amolin and Johnson powders. Ramsmal soap and various scented soaps noted with prices and aisle placement.
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Daggett & Ramsdell
Wind
Stillman's Fockle
Woodbury's
Habcock
Mary Garden
Palmolive Corp
Mennen
Paar
Dandy Shirts Priced at 1.95 in Store Display
Advertises Dandy shirts at 1.95 with regular prices 2.50 and 38. Bright and quiet colors in tasteful patterns. Describes madras silk striped madras and crepe fabrics. Notes negligee with soft cuffs and comfortable fit. Mentions Atrest door Malu.
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Transportation Report OF
CW. Fairchild & Sons
Main Street
Hastings’ Corset Shop
Fairfield Ave
Broad Street
Harrington
Lonsdale
Niewepapr
Atale
Malu Atrest
Howland Dry Goods
Ats
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