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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1920

Page

5

Continued gain in exports of manufactures

The City Bank of New York reports manufactures form 52 percent of this year's exports, rising to 56 percent in May and June. 1926 export value is expected to exceed 4 billion dollars, led by textiles and immediate-use goods. 1920 figures show sharp gains across leather, wood, rubber, autos, rails, and cotton products, reflecting demand for essential materials and equipment.

City Bank of New York Ang India Tron and Steel

Cox Favored In Labor Committee Report

The AFL nonpartisan labor committee praised Governor Cox for broader understanding of workers' needs. It cited his Ohio governorship record of 59 labor-related measures with no adverse actions and a pro labor stance in the Senate. The report contrasted Cox's platform with Harding's, calling Cox's program more progressive and human‑centered.

Cox Labor Committee Washington Associated Press Organized Labor Samuel Gompers Matthew Well Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Federation Harding Senate Ohio Ixbor American Labor Movement

New England's latest class and the new poor

In August 1920 reports describe political divisions over war risk insurance civil rights and labor bills. Gov Cox's favorable and unfavorable votes highlight clashes on labor charter rail control and retirement. Miss Clarissa Spencer portrays England's new poor a generation of women facing limited futures amid work and rising costs.

Dent Bureau of Conciliation Department of Labor League of Nations Borland Senate Cox England Clarissa Spencer London Spencer

Labor Leader Urges Free Vote On Candidates

In a speech the speaker defends a rule forbidding departures from party lines while stressing the need to inform the rank and file. He asserts workers must decide whom to vote for based on factual life conditions affecting the American labor movement. He notes Harding’s Senate record favors immigration restriction and related measures.

Our Republic Senate Harding

Bed linens and throws on display at the store

A dealer showcases bath robe blankets and travel rugs in light and dark colors. Highlighted items include 72x90 inch robes at $7, 66x80 inch Indian blankets at $9.50, and jacquard comfortables around $7 to $8.50. The display emphasizes a comprehensive line of bed blankets and comfortables in multiple sizes and colors.

New Fall Suits for Women in Brown Tones

Fall fashion features warm brown suits with smooth textures in brondecloths and duvetyn, including long coated frocks with pussy willow linings, sealine collars, and embroidered ripple backs. Prices range from 45 to 85 dollars, with more styles on display at the floor event.

Unusual sale of women's hats draws crowd and promise

Women faced disappointment at the last sale and now a new limited lot of trimmed dress street and sport hats arrives. The hats cover multiple styles shapes and colors with real value higher than the price. Ready Tuesday at 3.95. A small lot of new untrimmed shapes is also offered at 1.95.

New Fall Skirts Move Fast At Store Display

Bright fall skirts arrive in brown and tan black and white tan and navy with side and accordion pleats. Styles sell quickly as new stock arrives priced from 12.50 to 20 dollars on the second floor.

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