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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
6
A city era editorial urges shoppers to buy gifts early to avoid frantic last minute rush and to secure better selections. It notes department stores spend about one billion dollars yearly on Christmas gifts and cites Bridgeport’s Christmas Club as a model, emphasizing forethought benefits for both shoppers and workers.
Washington December 15 The House Ways and Means committee will take up soldier bonus legislation immediately after Christmas and report it early in the new year. Chairman Fordney said the panel will seek funds via a plan to raise money, possibly a special manufacturers tax, or other methods as discussions go forward. The effort aims to pass a bonus bill at the earliest feasible date in the current session. He did not specify the funding plan. Also included: a birthday party for Mrs. J M Horton and election news from the Fifth District Democratic club with Helen Lombard re-elected president.
A 1920s era report notes silver pocket flasks surge in demand as gifts for men and even women, with 4 to 16 ounce sizes priced from 3.50 onward. Jewelers report brisk sales through the Christmas season, citing rising popularity on trains, at restaurants, and during dances, alongside pre prohibition nostalgia.
Bridgeport Typothetae members, Advertising Club and Buyers' Club met at Sea side Club for a chicken dinner and an illustrated talk by Dr. R F Rindfuez of American Writing Paper Co on standardized paper. He outlined major paper classes, processes, and how standardization boosts efficiency and lowers consumer prices. A Q&A followed with attendees from Bridgeport and other cities. PETITION FOR RECOUNT Willimantic voters hear a recount petition filed by Hormidas Dion after a mayoral defeat alleging illegal ballots. hearing set by Superior Court Judge Hinman for Saturday at 2 PM.
About 500 guests from out of town are expected at the Elks club on State Street for a year-end initiation. Grand lodge officers will attend as dinner guests at six with Exalted Ruler Lawrence T Gallagher presiding. District Deputy William J Shanahan will lead the initiation before an evening program featuring local and New York talent. Committee members include Edward J McManus Edward Daly John F Rowe and Howard F Bryant.
Local express forces urge early shipping of Christmas gifts to prevent congestion and ensure on time delivery. Sam Driver stresses using perfect packaging with clear insides, plain addresses, erasing old marks, and reinforced boxes to avoid shifting contents.
Washington reports charges that railroad executives aim to provoke a national railroad strike to test strength with organized labor. James F Noonan of the IBEW says the order of the Railroad Labor Board to end the eight hour day fits a broader plan. A. J. Berris of the AFL says the move is an attack on labor principles and will be fought to the finish.
Captain John Green traveled to New Haven to retrieve the Isis tug rammed by Lake company's submarine S-49 during tests. The crew's quick action saved the vessel from sinking. Isis will be repainted and commissioned for winter use with the tug Robert McAllister.
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