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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
5
James Cattell, noted statistician and author, spoke at the Association Dinner. Guests of honor included Joseph W. ter Camp, Merritt, and Mayor Fri of Philadelphia. Several novels and books were discussed as part of the event.
At Bridgeport Post Office John Street a skunk incident caused a scent crisis in the parcel post area as clerks struggled to handle a smelly bundle. A man arrived with two bundles, triggering alarms about odor and prompting staff to use gas-mask humor while procedures were questioned.
Plans for a December 15 benefit concert at Bridgeport High School Auditorium led by Bruce T. Simonds son of Mr and Mrs Henry D Simonds under auspices of Wellesley Mount Holyokes Smith Vassar and Simonds colleges. Simonds aiding the Boston Symphony Orchestra this weekend and will announce program next week. Also notes Georges Carpentier study of Dempsey fight via new pictures shown at Park Theatre.
Crepe de chine garments with beaded waists offered in henna black brown navy and copenhagen hues. Second floor displays kimono sleeves high back round neck styles with cut steel beads in pretty designs priced at five dollars.
Two piece jersey dresses offer embroidery of wool in a pleasing pattern with a good effect. Descriptions note fine wool jersey in taupe tan henna and navy with pleated skirt blouse waist narrow belt and small collar for business and general wear at ten dollars.
An advertisement promises wigs made from real hair for Dolly using combings or cuttings from mothers or sisters. It promotes hairdressing services, switches, bangs, pincurls, and a 20 inch switch priced at 3.25 with a bobbed look without cutting existing hair. Third floor.
Advertises beaded bags at 7.50 with descriptions of color and pattern. Also promotes new leather purses with long handles in brown gray and black priced 3.50 and 5.00 with left sides displayed.
Women’s novel felt slippers priced at two dollars. Durable warm pairs feature a satin collar and a wool felt pompom with a soft moccasin sole. Available in orchid old rose copenhagen and navy on the main floor rear.
Cut glass is a gift beautiful for table, library, and drawing room. Each piece shows beauty, grace, and brilliance with rich heavy glass, expert cutting, and polished surfaces. Individual items and sets range from $1.25 to $38. Fourth floor.
Diamond rings set in high grade gold offered from $21 to $60. Gold brooches and scarf pins from an artistic maker. Featured stones include sapphire topaz cameo amethyst aquamarine. Radium cake and loaf bread available by Wednesday order in Basement west aisle front.
Limited for Whirlpool dishwashers to sell at $18. Out of the kitchen they whirl all the usual drudgery of dish washing. Just put dishes into the Whirlpool and cover with warm water. A second whirl with HOT water dries in the maker’s usual price $25. Authorized to sell quantity at $18.
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