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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
9
The advertisement lists Colgate perfumes such as Radiant Rose, Violet de Mai, Florient, and Gha Ming with prices from 1.04 to 2.08 a bottle. Cashmere Bouquet and other scents like Violet, Lilas, Dactylis, Caprice, Lily of the Valley and La France Rose are priced 52 to 84 cents. Atomizers range 2.25 to 78.00, plus a novel perfume dropper on the main floor for 2.25 or 3.25.
The December 6 1920 opinion notes the sixty sixth Congress opens amid partisan obstruction and weak leadership. It argues the period will be judged harshly by future historians and that little productive action is expected before March. It warns small causes can trigger wide consequences beyond control.
The passage discusses how optimism can spread like a contagion and accelerate into action, while pessimism harms confidence. It notes a plant shutdown leading to broader economic effects and contrasts this with how positive action can cascade similarly. It also covers Greece facing a choice between a pro German monarch or continued allied financial support, highlighting Constantine’s potential kingship and international pressure.
Citizens gathered at United Church Forum urged a $2,700,000 school bond for an East Bridgeport high school and several new elementary buildings with additions. The plan, endorsed by a Chamber of Commerce meeting, will be proposed to the Board of Aldermen next week to seek state legislation for bonds.
Christmas slippers described include black velvet and brown velvet options heavily embroidered with cut steel beads and head fringe. Some slippers are lined with white brocaded satin and feature beaded or silver mounts. Also noted are plain taupe velvet items, beaded mounts, tortoise shell pieces, and black velvet bags with black silks and novelties in foeinn paves.
Accessore presents a range at the Jewelry Counter Sautoirs section with black rib bon and metal slides for watches lockets and lorgnettes. Frames in varied styles priced 59 cts to 1.00, silverex guaranteed until 1980, rosaries from 2.00 to 6.50, crystal bead rosaries 1.00 to 3.95.
A brief note describes Japanese baskets used as shopping mats, featuring stenciling in bright colors. The fragment suggests a crafts or decorative item, with emphasis on design rather than function. No clear event, people, or organization is identified in the readable text.
The Art Department showcases fine chambray children’s dresses in pink or blue, stamped for embroidery. Ready to wear except for embroidery, with enough cotton to finish. Sizes for 3 years.
In Bridgeport residents discuss the Grand Street museum the DE Read Co and a plan for a new Prospect Street School dating to 1853 with remodels and a fire risk. The board of education seeks support and money to build a unified normal school for all daily activities while the Black Rock annex reopens after 15 years.
The plea notes need for a well lighted heated and ventilated room above ground in a permanent building. An East Bridgeport high school is urged to avoid splitting students among jitneys and streetcars. A future plan should include an assembly hall for a community center in new schools.
Roycroft copper and brass desk sets showcased with tapestry effects. The worn tones blend with mahogany or old oak desks. Also brass novelties like ink stands pen and pencil trays paper knives and calendars priced 50 cents to 5 dollars on the main floor front.
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