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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
3
A list of animal fur capes muffs and sets offered, including Jay gray chipmunk and beaver capes, taupe lynx and black fox scarfs, gray wolf and brown fox sets, beaver muff and Klondike fox sets, Hudson seal muffs, mole muffs, and related items. Prices range from 19 to 135 dollars with various dollar amounts and partial pricing notes.
A fragmented note reflects on Maine as a barometer of national fortunes in 1918. It suggests those who bet on Maine in September saw strong employment in November and into the spring, with a lean toward Republican gains by the season.
A large crowd watched Bethel edge Danbury five to three on South Street when Bethel packed the lead in the fourth. Otto Townsend of Bridgeport starred for Bethel, while Danbury’s Leo Delohery and Tommy Powers changed in later, with Capper Crotty catching. Bethel claims the bragging rights as champions of the two towns and the gate receipts went to the Red Cross.
Stepney voters nominate candidates for town offices led by Edwards Beardsley and Henry Smith as selectmen. Other posts include assessor Kollar Briggs auditor Hlmer A. Banks grand jurors George H. Lyon Wellar Briggs and George W. Jurr cor lector of taxes Louis Twist and voters sir Robert Sin and school committees Clarence Burr Alexander Sinclair constables Louis Beardsley Chester Tyrrell John Burr Myron Glark and senatorial delegates Howard Beardsley August Jacot Alexander Sinclair George W. Bure.
Greenwich headlines report Private Edward Clarence Simpson of Company CC, 28th Infantry, killed in action in the war. The 22 year old left Greenwich October 4 with the first draft to Dan Devens, trained at Camp Merritt, and went overseas. Mrs Simpson, tearful, said she was proud he died at his post. His uncle Isige Hubbard trained him. Alfred Simpson, another brother, serves in the 14th Infantry at Camp Devens.
A selection of new drapery fabrics including cretonne and mercerised scrim blends, soft finished laces in blue pink cream Arabian and white, figured velvets, Swiss embroideries, doubles faced cretories, and Terry cloth for overdrapes and portieres. Prices range from 29 to 125 per yard depending on style and weight.
A brief ad describes an Icy-Hot lunch kit priced at 10 dollars featuring a one pint bottle that keeps contents hot or cold indefinitely. The tin jug, khaki japanned, holds a substantial amount and is advertised as a versatile kitchen servant for winter coffee and summer lemonade. Limited quantity mentioned as a substitute for the usual price of 3.75.
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