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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1920

Page

5

League May Go On Rocks Warns Cecil at Geneva

Lord Robert Cecil, representing South Africa, warned at the Geneva assembly that the League of Nations may collapse if the council continues arbitrary actions. He accused the council of blocking open debate on mandate drafts and said the league is entering a critical stage. Delegates faced unresolved Armenian mandate questions as the assembly closed its session.

Geneva League of Nations League Council Robert Cecil South Africa Assembly League Council Especailly Armen Inter-Allied Supreme Council League of Nations Council Germany Supreme Council

Harding hears advice on cabinet choice and world peace plan

President elect Harding held conferences in Marion on cabinet appointments and a peace framework. Senator James A. Reed discussed a proposed association of nations, while Dr Nicholas Murray Butler urged Versailles treaty reservations. Adviser Harry Daugherty and Senator Harry S. New also visited to discuss cabinet posts.

Marion Harding Association of Nations James A. Reed Missouri Wilson Senate Reed Nicholas Murray Butler New York Butler Harry M. Daugherty Fincs Chicago Harry S. New Indiana

Pittsburgh man disarmed after waving revolver at officer

Pittsburgh on December 18 Joseph Demitran waved a revolver at Police Sergeant Joseph Weber at the Penn Avenue station. The sergeant disarmed him within a minute and sent him to jail pending further investigation. Demitran refused to be sworn at the hearing, saying I never swear, and stated he would go anywhere that suits him. He remains held for further inquiry.

Pittsburgh Joseph Weber Penn Avenue Joseph Demitras Demitran Lnter

Labor leaders and lawmakers hold talks on labor group ties

Washington reports further conferences planned between labor leaders and senators and representatives of the labor group in Congress to push closer legislative coordination after the Poindexter anti strike bill debate. The first conference was led by Senator La Follette amid ongoing moves on reconsideration. In entertainment, Lyric presents Come Boye with blackface cast, Come Seven, Tarzan of the Apes, The Mystery of 12, Pathe News, a Bennet comedy, orchestra concert, and two performances nightly.

Washington Congress LaFollette Wisconsin Senate Lafoliette Lyric Biuo Lincoln Pathe

Store Hours Update For Weekend And Weekday Evenings

The store will be open Saturday evening until 9 pm and next week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings until 9 pm.

Keep your head up and SMILE in Bridgeport shops

Monitor the upbeat tone as a call to optimism amid job concerns. The piece urges shoppers to view crowded stores, note cheerful crowds, and adopt a positive attitude as proof that business is healthy in Bridgeport.

Gossard Corset Sale Shockers Showdown In Newsprint

Four Gossard corsets offered at cut prices spark reader nostalgia. No. 783 features very low bust and long skirt in satin brocade. No. 574 with empire cut and six extra heavy hose supporters. No. 264 shows very low top and long skirt in sateen. No. 241 offers medium low top with elastic back in flesh-hued sateen. Regular prices listed.

Rosaries in Various Sizes and Prices Displayed

A catalog of rosaries features luminous pearl beads on gold chains with gold crosses priced around $3. Sterling silver sets cost $5 to $6.50 for medium to large beads. Tiny bead rosaries necklace ready options range from $1 to $2.50, with crystal bead and leather bound versions at similar low prices.

Children’s warm slippers and leggings sale

Bright color slippers and leggings for children offered in Winter sale. Indian moccasins priced $1.25 to $2 and knee leggings for kids at 89c to $1.25. Panta-leggings in black brown gray and white at $1.15 to $2. Main floor rear location.

Boys' fine wool middy suits at 5.75

Up to time we found these suits, none to equal them were to be had except at double their price. Handsome, warm, richly colored knitted woolen middies for little boys sizes 4 to 9. Front basement display with white braiding and insignia.

Electric Christmas for Mother Is a Labor Saving Gift

A promotional notice extols electricity as the ideal Christmas gift for mothers. It lists household electrical appliances and prices, from vacuum cleaners and washing machines to irons and toasters, inviting customers to choose for a practical, year long benefit.

Mother

Pretty Footwear for Women in Satin and Suede Styles

Footwear advertisement highlights elegant women’s shoes including black satin pumps with French heels at 10 dollars, black suede strapped pairs 12 dollars, fine black kid leather straps 12 dollars, and gleaming patent coltskin and rich suede 12 dollars. Rhinestone buckles for evening slippers range 5.50 to 15 dollars. Also offers broadcloth spats in fawn taupe beaver at 3 and 3.50 dollars and felt spats at 1.65 dollars.

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