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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

10

Hare's Motors outlines plans at luncheon

Seers of Hare's Motors Inc combined Locomobile Mercer and Simplex, hosting a press luncheon at Hotel Taft New Haven. C B Morse chaired remarks on future business methods, with officers Bardol Flowers Graves Hunnewell Favelle and Morse introducing plans for efficient auto transportation and new Bridgeport showrooms.

Hare's Motors, Inc Locomobile Mercer and Simplex United States Taft New Haves C. B. Morse E. H. Bardol Woolworth Five & Ten Cent Harry F. Flowers Packard Automobile Co Hare Motors, Inc Emlen 8. Hare Hare Packard Automobile Company B. A. Bardol Boston J. R. Favelle

Case continued for Peter Lombardi on assault charge

Peter Lombardi of 481 North Avenue appeared in city court this morning after his arrest on August 2 for allegedly assaulting his wife on Chopsy Hill road. His case was continued until tomorrow morning with bonds set at $75. A quoted line remarks a real man faces the music and mentions a march from Lohengrin.

Peter Lombardi North Avenue Chopsy Hill

Milford Native William Ford Dies at 68

Milford Aug 10 William A Ford of 48 Ford Street a Milford native and descendant of the town’s first settlers died today He is survived by a sister Adelaide Fenn and a brother Charles W Ford Rev Leslie Briggs will officiate at the Thursday 2 PM funeral Other news notes recount Conway Tearle’s final appearance in Marooned Hearts and the closing three performances of the vaudeville bill headlined by Private Property with acts by Bobbie Falsom Linton and Roberts Athleta De Luxe Dorothy Dalton and The Little Cottage revue continuing tomorrow

Milford William A. Ford Ford Street Ford Charles W Mary C. Ford Adelaide Fenn Charles W. Ford Leslie Briggs Conway Tearle Athletea de Luxe Dorothy Dalton Dark Mirror

California Syrup of Figs Ad Teaser

Publicity copy promoting California Syrup of Figs as the best and mild laxative for children. Claims its fruity taste and clear directions on each bottle. Encourages buyers to check for the word California on packaging and to use Times Want Ads if needed.

California Adv

Read's mail order offers same day shipping by phone or post

Readers fond of trading at Read's are urged to use the mail order department as the city shifts to new transport methods. Orders received by telephone or post card are filled the same day, with goods mailed on the day of receipt.

Read’s

August Prices for Furs Offer Varied Quality

There is a wide disparity in fur quality making print summaries unreliable. Furs may be examined and garments tried on. Prospective buyers are advised to visit in August when prices and quality are guaranteed.

Boys Shoes in Calfskin with Goodyear Soles

Advertisement notes black and brown calfskin boys shoes with Goodyear nailed soles and high quality workmanship. Sizes broken lines from seven to eight dollars. price four dollars eighty five cents.

Goodyear

August Sale Offers Madeira Linens and Porch Dresses

The advertisement highlights Madeira Scarfs Centerpieces and Oblong Doylies for tea wagons, linen pieces at reduced August sale prices, and Georgette blouses with white and flesh colors. It also promotes porch dresses in patterns, baby highchair in golden oak, and lace trimmed napkins, urging shoppers to buy now before prices rise.

Varied Children and Men's Wear Sheds Prices At Closeout Sale

Readable catalog notes closeout deals on neckties shirts and wash suits for children ages 2 to 6 with August prices. Athletic shirts include B V D large sizes at 50 cents each. Also featured are crochet cotton and table pieces, plus furniture like mahogany and enamel pieces with discounted prices.

Tea Wagons and Beds Sale Delights Home Shoppers

The ad touts mahogany and walnut tea wagons for indoor and outdoor use with sale prices from 15.50 to 35.00, plus a August sale on kapok mattresses and imperial kapok sets. Full beds in white enamel or white finish feature tubings and springs with prices dropping from 31.50 to 28.35 and 23.50 to 21.00.

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Hare’s Motors It New Haven Case Polr’s the Electric Shop Thor The United Illuminating Co. Cor Broad and Cannon Sts Barnum LABOR Oxfords Royal Society Palmer Tee Klub Faoirgme
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