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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
13
Newark report says chemical analysis of orange spot on a waterfront cat led to recovery of 308000 dollars worth of German dyes and 17 arrests. Investigators shadowed River street home visitors. 3000 pounds found on a Paterson truck and 5000 pounds in a Brooklyn warehouse.
The fishing sloop Lark, Captain Davis of Art Sinal, arrived beached near the Steeplechase Island dock after a storm left decks awash and the cabin full of water. The crew spent Wednesday night caulking and refloating the hull, planning a biweekly trip schedule and overhaul on return.
The Y M C A will conduct a weekend outing and overnight camping adventure to Devil's Month this Saturday and Sunday. A bus will depart at 2 30 PM Saturday and return Sunday afternoon. The trip, limited to fourteen people, invites members and non members and aims for low expenses covering bus fare and camp meals. Reservations must be made at the Y M C A before 9 PM tonight.
Clerk Frank P. Munich of the naturalization section announces a naturalization session during the court week starting September 21 with Judge John W. Banks presiding. About 509 applications are pending for action and approximately 9 alien enemies require special exemption, likely not addressed at this session. The work will extend through the entire court week.
A counterfeit fifty cent piece has been found passing as genuine with a similar design but lighter metal and blurred figures. It claims to be a 1917 issue bearing the same marks, yet the lighter metal can be clipped with a pocketknife.
Louise Greenwood a 16 year old girl was struck by a motor truck while crossing Railroad avenue and Myrtle street. She suffered scalp wounds and received treatment from Dr. Owen J. Groark at Emergency hospital.
A. E. Martel of 88 College Street New Haven reported to the Second Precinct police yesterday that he lost 410 while on Stratford Avenue. He had collected the money in Bridgeport for his firm.
The passage notes extra shopping for children as the Junior Section stays ready to supply needs for girls entering high school and for younger youngsters. It references a child asking for a dress like a shining autumn tree and mentions scarlet and brown leaves.
Forsythe introduces autumn stock in blue pink and black and white checks. High waisted full skirts with tops to the waist and embroidered collars pockets. Sizes 6 to 14 years with various color combinations and prices from $3.95. Also middy styles sizes 8 to 16 years priced up to $25.00 and wool serges sizes 12 to 48 years priced $16.50 to $25.00. Gingham dresses for 45 17 and 18 years in checked gingham or chambray priced from $6.50.
Middies in white or white with blue collars, priced from 2.00 to 6.95, sizes 6 to 14 years. Gob middies in white with colored collars or white braid trim, serge middies in navy, and Peter Thompson style chambray versions. Also Radium Silks and men's silk wear with pearl buttons on display on two floors.
A children’s shop listing wool slip overs in pastel colors for ages 2 to 5 with prices from 1.50 to 2.00, sleeveless brushed yarn collars at 2.75, pink and blue striped flannel for ages 2,4,6 at 2.00, white outing flannel nightgowns at 2.00, and muslin knickerbocker drawers at 0.35. Second floor. vad kee
Autumn Dresses of Tricolette offer special purchase of high quality dresses priced up to 60 dollars. Dresses are handsome and finely embroidered and braided on tunics or panels. Color shades include navy blue, tete de negre, and black in sizes 36 to 44.
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