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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
3
In Wardford on September 22 detectives and police seized four large suitcases aboard the steamer Middletown of the Martter. Three men, George A. Fenn baggage master, Giulicio Adinold and Guiseppe Luci, were arrested for liquor law violations. Bottles labelled bottled in bond dated 1917 tied to the hooch category. Police trace connections to New York and Hartford.
Washington reports the new tariff act of 1922 goes into effect at midnight, applying to American imports and raising revenue as millions of dollars in duties are assessed. The Tariff Commission gains broader powers to advise the President on rate changes, valuation methods, and tackling discrimination against American commerce.
Washington Sept 2 Army regulations will be amended to curb public salutes between officers and men. War department officials say wartime practice in Washington created nuisance and disregard for rules. The revised regs will limit salutes to military reservations unless addressing one another in uniform on public streets.
Joseph L. Dulbis filed with the City clerk a claim for damages from an accident on the Congress Street Bridge. He states a defective roadway caused the damage while driving across the bridge on Tuesday September 19, but the amount is not specified.
An old advertise line promotes Hastings Corset Shop offering corsets made to measure. It emphasizes custom fittings for a tailored look and claims the best dressed women choose corsets made to order.
Stratford report details nine year old Madeline Abell of 149 White Street who was scalped by a boat propeller on September 5. Dr Bertram H Lambert performed an operation at Bridgeport Hospital, sewing torn scalp and binding the wound. Doctors say she is recovering well and could be discharged soon. The accident occurred near the mouth of the Housatonic River when her hair caught in the propeller shaft. Also notes time change back to Eastern Standard Time and Stratford civic matters including sewer assessments and a probate judge race.
William Morgan a negro janitor was held without bail on a murder charge after shooting and killing Dr Henry V Reynolds and wounding three others in Brookline Massachusetts. Patrolman Johnstone and Connolly were among the wounded as Morgan pleaded not guilty and no clear motive was given.
New Haven on September 22, Fred Orr of New Haven was nominated for sheriff of New Haven County by acclamation at the Republican county convention with no opposing candidate. Orr previously served in the internal revenue service and as secretary of the Connecticut Brewers association, and presides over the local Young Men's Club.
A local retailer promotes fall men’s suits with options for younger buyers and business professionals. The assortment includes worsteds and dark mixtures, with sizes for regulation and stout builds, all tailored to fit and priced around 35 dollars, plus top coats for chilly evenings.
Fine furnishings for careful dressers advertise Yorke shirts in Russian cords silk stripes and woven patterns. Shoppers are urged to see the $3 assortment and new four in hands of knit silk at $1.65 and heavy silk at $1.60. Underwear and combination suits offered in medium weight cotton ribbed ecru color $1.50. Main door right front.
Plain black calf leather business style shoes built for comfort with oak welt soles and rubber heels. Available in brown calf as an alternative. Priced at $5.45. Main floor rear Fairfield Ave.
The ad promotes two pair trousers boys suits in regular and stout sizes with blue serge options. Emphasizes quality with careful tailoring, collar fit, seam durability, and button work. Prices range from 8.90 to 25 dollars, basement front showroom.
The text markets a wide selection of sport coats for women on the second floor center, highlighting plain colors, checks and plaids, with prices from 15 to 29.50. It promises warmth, comfort and variety to suit any purse and taste, inviting customers to view the collection in person.
A new lot of sport coats for girls aged 6 to 14 arrives in brown grey blue and mixed fabrics. Nicely tailored with inverted pleat backs pocket details and full lining. Prices from $10 and available on the second floor rear.
The piece highlights silk fabrics for fall wear including Kanton Knit and satin canton. It lists silk crepe de chine, canton crepe, and crepe with colors like navy, black, ivory, and pink, noting prices from 2.50 to 4.00 per yard and consumer appeal for gowns and blouses.
Columbia bicycles are marketed as the best on the market with new prices boosting appeal. Features include Fisk tires, one piece aluminum pedals, drop mud guards, new departure coaster brake, and Pearson saddle. Roadsters priced at 37.50 to 39 dollars, women’s model 39 dollars, with deferred payment plan available.
Fashion hats showcase the work of a top women's milliner with original American designs and imported copies. Velvet dominates, with many large hats in vogue this season, plus medium and small sizes. The best pieces, made in our own work room, stand out for rare materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Priced from $10 to $16.50 on the second floor front.
Store advertises chill day gloves in ivory and white chamoisette options. 16 button length with heavy embroidered backs priced at 4.25 dollars. 12 button length with spear point back at 1.50 dollars. two clasp embroidered back beaver and covert at 85 cents. Main floor left center.
Women will favor low shoes for mobility and ease, following sport hosiery fashion. Many new models arrive daily with styles like Black Norwegian calf oxford with wing tip and low heel nine dollars, Light tan calf oxford with wing tip nine dollars, and dress pumps in black satin with Louis heel seven to seven and a half dollars. Main floor, rear, Falkéid Ava.
Handkerchiefs for men and women offered at 12 cents each. Men’s soft finished cotton hemstitched kerchiefs. Women’s all linen kerchiefs with quarter inch hemstitched finish and embroidered corners. Some eyelet patterns and colored accents. Right center main floor display.
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