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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

12

Dayton set for Cox notification and campaign kickoff

Democratic fans converge in Dayton for Governor Cox of Ohio to receive the presidential nomination notification from Senator Robinson of Arkansas. The event outlines a high stakes campaign, with focus on the League of Nations, Article Ten, and prohibition. Delegations totalling about 15 000 are expected, with a parade to the Montgomery County Fair grounds and a review by Cox, Roosevelt, and Robinson before Cox delivers his acceptance address.

Dayton Cox Ohio Robinson Arkansas San Francisco Camdiate Harding League of Natons League Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Congress Senate Taft Montgomery County Fair Roosevelt

Military status in Poland grows more serious

London reports show Poland’s war situation remains unclear yet critical as Bolshevik advances threaten Warsaw. Soviet forces reportedly reach beyond thirty miles, now suggested twice that distance, with cavalry ahead of infantry. Warsaw dispatches claim Polish counteroffensive in the south regained ground, forcing Bolsheviks back about 45 miles.

London Poland Warsaw Daily Mail Russia Kameneft-Krassin M. Krasin Molsheviki Trade Commission Germany Polana

Youthful taffeta dresses captivate with color and style

A shopoffers a seasonable line of taffeta silk dresses praised for youthfulness and smart lines. Descriptions include plain full skirts with peplums, apron fashion tunics, puffed skirts with lace, and tunic skirts with inset bands. Colors listed as navy, Copenhagen, brown, and black, priced at $15 and $20.

Notable White Skirts Sale Price List

Notable white skirts offered at 1.95 and 2.95 dollars feature good quality finishes. Gabardine and pique fabrics, wide belts, patch pockets, and button trim highlighted with prices 1.95 and 2.95 dollars.

Net Corsets Offer Cool Comfort and Support

New net corsets combine brocade with reinforcement for strength and posture. Elastic silk top, four supporters, and sizes 19 to 26 provide comfortable fit and correct carriage. Special value at 1.95 on the second floor.

Tots' Quaint Voile Dresses For Little Girls

Pretty little dresses in soft blue lavender yellow and pink feature new ruffled and pleated designs. Described as charming season favorites with flowers and buds, sized from 2 to 6 months? 06. Priced at five dollars, offered on the second floor as extra value for mothers and tots.

Wasteful Toilet Goods in Center Aisle Front

A retail page lists a wide array of face creams powders soaps and toiletries with prices from 1 cent to 60 cents. Brands include Daggett & Ramsdell Jergens Woodbury's Pompeian Mennen's Pears Cuticura and Lysol among others. An itemized center aisle display invites shoppers to stock up before travel or vacations.

Army cots sale at three ninety in special lot

Army cots described as tough and durable with folding frames and canvas beds in white or khaki. Each cot features six sturdy legs, folds compactly for storage, and is pitched as comfortable for Army overseas use and home porches. Special pricing contrasts with usual six fifty retail.

Army Shoes for Guardsmen Camp Duty

Tan army shoes ready for duty with the State Guardsmen at Camp. Heavy solid and comfortable for conditions guardsmen may face during week at camp. Special price.

Hair-dressing shop offers stylish curls and switches

Easy to attain prettier hair with ready shop items. Choice includes curls, puffs, transformations, and 24 inch switches in various shades. Prices range from $2.50 to $7.50. Includes careful service, scalp massages, shampooing, manicuring, and cheerful barber shop for children on the third floor.

Denver quiet after rioting by strikers ends

Denver Colorado awoke to calm after a night of rioting by street car strikers sympathizers and strike breakers. Two people were killed thirty four injured and extensive property damage occurred including wrecked street cars and a damaged Denver Post office. Two thousand volunteer police expected to prevent a recurrence.

Denver Colo Aus Denver Post

Americans to aid Poles on Warsaw front transfer

The Kosciuszko squadron of Americans attached to the Polish army will be moved from the southern front to defend Warsaw. The American consulate in Warsaw plans to close Friday with records shipped out, and the legation is ready to close soon as employees relocate to typhus expedition headquarters.

Warsaw Kosciuszko Rankin Legation

State Fair Exhibition Planned by Connecticut Women

The Woman's Committee of the State Department of Justice plans an exhibition at the Connecticut State Fair in Charter Oak Park Hartford the week of September 6 to 10. Town chairmen are urged to involve local women. Entries include made over clothing and preserved fruit with prizes from the Connecticut Fair Association for several remodeled garments and children’s wear.

Woman's Committee of the State of the Department of Justice Charter Oak Park Hartford James J. Grace Connecticut Fair Association

Exhibition of home crafts and fruit preserves in Hartford

A planned exhibition features displays of children's garments sewn from sugar or flour sacks and underwear from mill ends, plus fruit preserves made with sugar substitutes. Entries are to be sent to the state chairman, Woman's Committee, Department of Justice, State Capitol, Hartford, Conn. The note comments on spending automobiles and pedestrian safety with irony.

Woman's Committee Department of Justice State Capitol Hartford Conn

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