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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1926

Page

3

New Process Boosts Rubber Quality, symposium hears

Sept 19. Dr Philip Sehidrowicz, a leading rubber technologist, described a new latex processing method that streamlines milky latex, eliminates heat damage, and improves cord quality. Dutch expert A Van Rossem noted soil metals affecting rubber, while Prof George T Clark highlighted X ray studies on rubber structure.

Philadelphi American Chemical Society Philip Sehidrowicz Leiding Tula Sehidrowky Amazon A van. Rossem Delft Holland America George — T Clark Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Hairdressers Debate Over Bobbed Hair At National Meeting

Philadelphia delegates gather for the National Hairdressers Association convention to decide if bobbed hair styles benefit or harm hair. Supporters claim bobbing strengthens hair, reduces shedding, and improves scalp health, noting rising sales of waving and styling services as fashion popularizes the look.

Philadelphia Dianes National Hairdressers’ Association Alreids

Couple dies in Willard Hotel pact in Washington

Washington Sept 1 The bodies of Mr and Mrs F H Thovie who died in a death by own action pact at the Willard hotel were to be shipped today to relatives in Providence R I for deposition The couple directed in a farewell note that their bodies be cremated and the ashes scattered but the relatives direct the bodies be sent to Providence for burial

Washington F H Thovie Willard Hotel Providence

Iscott Named Shellfish Committee Chairman

Warren Joscott of Hartford, sector of the bureau of sanitary engineering, state department, has been made chairman of the committee on shellfish at the Conference of State Sanitary Engineers. Other members include J E Bacon of New Jersey, Stephen Gage of Rhode Island, T C Schaet of Mainland, and Ro Tarbett of the United States Public Health Service.

Warren Joscott Hartford Bureau of Sanitary Engineering State Department Keath Conference of State Sanitary Engineers Federal Public Wealth Service J E Bacon New Jersey Stephen Gage Rhode Island T C Schaet

U S Dye Industry Declared Independent by Chemist

Philadelphia report states the U S dye industry is now independent of foreign supply with 95 percent of dyed tars from domestic sources and equal to European products. American food color industry likewise deemed firmly established after wartime German source loss.

Philadelphia Septch America American Chemical Society Austin New York Europe United States Bainbridge Brooklyn NOY Carpenter Chemiat Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Richmond

Claims Paid in Old Sealing Case on Pacific Coast

Checks ranging from 1500 to 118000 were received by 14 Pacific coast residents settling long running sealing claims. Ruth C Hilton of Seattle received a 11000 check for four vessels seized from her father, John Nixon. Seizures by revenue cutters in the 1880s spurred the case, tied to an alleged plot among the United States Great Britain and Russia to halt sealing in the Bering Sea. Six tribes' claims remain pending.

Francisco Pacific Coast Ruth C Hilton Seattle John Nixon United States Revenue Great Britain Russia Bering Sea

Monroe Montioe social notes and local updates

Special notes from Monroe Montioe dated Sept 16 recounts Stepney Willing Workers entertainment at Miss Glidva Peck’s Hattertown home. births at the Johnson home. Benedict Beardy returning from a four day excursion. town Republican directors to convene Sept 11 at 8 pm in the Town Hall. Stratford’s Edni Sanford visiting. Hartford fair attendance by Ralph Benedict and Margarett Damm. Lord and family visiting Canada. Kellogg teaching at Center school staying with Mrs Mix. Miss Kidd and Miss Edwards linked to local schools. Congregational parsonage rental by Mrs Colling and daughter. recent ghosts visiting Mr and Mrs Ebbe Damm.

Montioe Stepney Glidva Peck Hattertown Herbert Johnson T. Benedict Beardyn Monro Misa Edni Sanford Stratford Sax Harry Dravis Chest Ralph Benedict Hartford Henrys Lucy Lord Richard Lord Vue Canada Mieq Margairet Damm Danbury Normal Misa Kellogg Center Chhool William Mix Miss Cell Kidd Elm Street Mra Ueorse Edwards L. Colling Bridgeport Anderson F Ridgepor Ebbe Damm

Brinton’s Dahlias Bloom Near Danbury Fair

Arthur E. Brinton showcases his prize winning jasmine and dahlias from his gardens south of Main Street, drawing hundreds of motorists and guided tours as he explains his 170 varieties. Republican caucus to nominate town candidates meets at the Town Hall Friday at 7.00 pm.

Newtown Arthur EB Brinton Allurdes Tlon Filler Platt

Smart Fall Suits for Your Boys at Howland

A boys clothing ad touts clever lines and fine woolens from Howland. It promotes four piece suits with long and short trousers for ARABIST Jr at 15 dollars, two pair short with four piece sets at 12.50, and offers shirts, blouses, ties, and caps along with other smart toys, located in the basement front.

Howland Arabist, Jr

Jersey frocks for girls at school age on sale

Jersey frocks in varied styles for girls of high school age priced at $5 and remaining gingham and print dresses for ages 6 to 14 at $1. Second floor rear.

Rengo Corset Brasieres at Three Dollars in Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Rengo Corset brassieres priced at $3. The item features heavy flesh brocade, medium to tall lengths, reinforced over the diaphragm, three hose supporters, elastic shoulder straps, and sizes 34 to 46. Bee and floor, reer.

Freshen up with Freshies on the Main Floor

Freshies tissue towelettes saturated with cold cream promote skin care. Portable packs are displayed on the main floor front, offering convenient refreshment for customers while supplies last.

Remarkably Low Price on Vion Perfume Bottles

One ounce bottles of Vion perfume offered at $1 each. Fragrances include Chypre Bouquet Jasmin Narcisse. Described as capturing the essence of France with crystal bottle presentation. Main floor display.

France Chypre Bouquet Jasmin Narcisse

Gym Toys Arrive With Cotton Bloomers and Middies

Advertising copy notes bloomers in cotton serge priced at 2 dollars, sateen bloomers at 1.25, middies jean with school emblem at 1.75, yellow or black ties, jean middies with tie strap and pocket patch priced 1 to 2 dollars. Becond floor read misprint.

Jean

Fall Frocks Moderately Priced Fifteen Dollars

Hundreds of women learn they can dress smartly without extravagance by choosing wardrobe pieces here. Fall frocks at fifteen dollars feature new trends and quality fabrics like satins and crepe satins. Queen Quality shoes complement the look with De Luxe and other models priced six to seven fifty and up to ten dollars.

More Flaconettes of Perfume 39

More flaconettes of imported perfumes Coty and Houbigants sold independently of makers. Each small alumimum bottle prevents breakage. Main floor front.

Coty’s and Houbigants

To Garnish the Fall Frock

New lace collar and cuff sets in white or cream priced at one dollar. Crepe vestees with torn down collar and small button trim offered in white flesh and grey for two dollars fifty cents. For coat or dress flowers in fall colors including roses and dahlias available as single or boutonniere priced fifty or fifty nine cents.

Beautiful Rayon Spreads Special Sale

Splendid heavy rayon bed spreads with wide blue gold orchid and rose stripes. 80 by 105 inch finished with scalloped edge. A big value at only five dollars fifty cents. Main floor.

Made to measure suits offered at $37

Great News Med offers made to measure suits for 37 dollars with unlimited woolen and style options. The ad emphasizes full customization for hard to fit customers and invites early orders, noting extra price for extended trousers and main floor location.

Yorke Shirt Colors and Styles Highlight New Silk Madras

The ad touts Yorke Shirt options with precise cuts and correct color tones. It announces silk striped madras in fashionable effects priced at $3, plus fancy checks and designs with collar attached or neckband.

Fancy Socks Serviceable New Designs in Irain Colors

The notes describe new sock designs for men described as stylish and wearable. They are woven from fine lisle in iris colors, offered at 75 cents and one dollar. The copy emphasizes practicality over striking style.

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Metro Iscott Shellfish Committee U.S Monroe Widgeport, Conn Sawurany Rengo Vion THE Howland Dry Goods CO Rea Yorke Post-Telegram Pete
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