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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

9

Danbury Firm Sued Over $200000 Libel Action

In Connecticut, Fairbury Hat company sues Bethel hat maker John H. Baird for 200000. The suit, filed in the U S district court, attaches Baird’s Bethel plant for 100000 and names Ives and Keating as co-defendants over a letter alleged to be sent by them to debtor firms to withhold payment. The complaint claims the letter caused business losses and referenced potential bankruptcy.

Danbury John H. Baird Bethel United States District Court Connecticut Fairbury Hat Company J. Moss Ives Thomas A. Keating Ives & Keating Paisdate Baird Compan

Hammerstein summoned as jury probes whiskey in theater

New York August 20 Arthur Hammerstein theatrical producer was among about two hundred witnesses summoned to appear before a grand jury regarding alleged whiskey distribution at a musical comedy opening. Critics, press agents, and chorus girls were among those subpoenaed after they passed out small bottles claimed to be stage tea. A prohibition agent said one bottle held about four drops of whiskey.

New York Arthur Hammerstein Ap Pointes Grand Jury

Connecticut Corporations Taxed 2162 Balance of Federal and State Figures

Connecticut Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett released figures showing about 6,000 corporations in the state, with 2,162 taxed. The balance subject to federal tax totals $424,644,143.93, while Connecticut taxes amount to $119,...

Connecticut William H. Blodgett Blodgett

Furs for sale with storage and rising prices

The ad promotes premium fur purchases with in-store storage at no charge, promising low risk as prices are expected to rise. It lists numerous fur items including mole coats, seal collars, raccoon and mink models, with long price strings and measurements, and notes location on the second floor rear.

Men's Oxfords Special Offer At Fairfield Main Floor

Three styles of calf Oxfords priced at $9 with English last and rubber or leather heels are now available at $7.75. Options include tan Russia calf and black calf oxford models with varying toe and heel details. Choose any model at the discounted price on the main floor in Fairfield.

Satin Fall Dresses Parade Features Modern Silhouettes

Fall satin dresses shown include three quarter sleeves with long tunics and wide girdles. A tunic with jet trimming sells for 45 dollars. Pleated dress at 32 50 is offered with various trims. Color options are black navy and brown.

End of Season Clean Up Palm Beach Suit Sale

Sixty one wool and ser o weave Palm Beach suits in sizes 33 to 42 offered at 15 dollars to move quickly. Summer trousers in light grey and tan patterns priced at five dollars, with waists 28 to 42. Main floor sale.

Gingham dresses for rollicking girls bargain sale

Gingham dresses for girls aged six to sixteen claim practicality and appeal with plain chambray and plaid ginghams. One model features patch pockets wide belt and white pique collar priced at 3 dollars. A second unique design blends chambray top with plaid gingham and matching details priced at 5 dollars on the second floor renter.

New waist styles debut in Dream Crepe designs

A new waist style line from the House of Mallison features Dream Crepe fabric with self designs and contrast plaids. Offered in white, flesh, black and many color combinations, the chic model sells for 5 dollars 50 cents on the second floor center.

House of Mallison

Men s wool bathing suits on sale at great prices

Clean up on men s bathing suits mostly wool both one and two piece models plain or striped. Not all sizes at each price but affordable. Bathing suits for Men were 8.50 now 6.50. 6.00 to 7.50 now 5.75. 5.50 to 5.75 now 4.75. 4.00 to 4.75 now 3.00. Fourth floor front.

Hats Bring Grace and Beauty at Low Millinery Prices

A sales pitch touts stylish hats with turban shapes, ostrich-edge brims, and trims. It promises strong value under a purchasing program, with marked prices from 1.95 to 8.95 dollars, urging a visit to the millinery section on the second floor front.

Corduroy School Suits for Boys 6 to 18 Years old

Ready for school opening the boys need durable smart garments. Corduroy suits from tailors who specialize in corduroy use strong material, sturdy lining and large pockets. Belted all around with two pairs of trousers for ages 6 to 18.

Timely toilet article hints and prices

A reader list shows numerous personal care items with sale prices. Items include Centrifice Pebeco 38¢ Colgate 25¢ Kolynos 20¢ Selene dental powder 20¢ Liquid Sozodont 40¢ Rubyfoam 25¢ Woodbury's soap 18¢ Cuticura 19¢ Physician and Surgeons 10¢ Layman's Vegetable 14¢ Taleums Huudnut's Violet 25¢ Cutex 19¢ Rigaud's Un Air Embaume 20¢ Mennen's Violet 75¢ Tale L Aime 25¢ Pompeian Beauty Powder 50¢ 45¢ Hudnut's Three Flowers 50¢ Depilatories Neet 50¢ to 1 Marvel 1 Miracle 89¢ 4711 Bath Salts 40¢ to 1 Bralley's Violet Ammonia 25¢.

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