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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

5

Navy dirigible to visit New Haven for recruiting drive

The Navy airship C-104 commanded by Lieutenant Grant H. Carpenter will fly from Rockaway Beach to New Haven on June 30 and back for recruiting. The C-10, Navy's largest airship, is 102 feet long with 185000 cubic feet of gas, 55 knot speed, and a 600 nautical mile radius. It may be joined by seaplanes and equipped with a wireless telephone to deliver messages to mayors along the route. Winchester's national convention fills New Haven June 30 with 2000 hardware and sporting goods dealers who may witness the airship over Lighthouse Point and the Winchester plant.

Grant H. Carpenter Rockaway Beach New Haven Rouge Navy Winchester United States Lighthouse Point Navy Department

Blood Poverty and a Natural Health Remedy Claim

An old advertisement asserts that Blood Poverty cripples the body's repair and immune response. It promotes Father Sean's Medicine as a non drug, alcohol free remedy said to nourish blood, nerves, brain and tissues, claiming over sixty years of use. A bottle is urged for immediate trial.

Sean

Community Notes From Monroe and Surrounding Towns

A kitchen shower for Miss Elizabeth Beardsley drew many guests despite stormy weather. Washington lodge F and A M held a June 14 M M degree with visitors from Bridgeport. Visitors report Miss Hadith Richdale returned home after teaching in Elm Street. Miss Mary Northrop and Elmer Northrop visited Stratford and Los Angeles relatives. Adam Romany sold his horse to William He of White Hills. Eve Clark visited Huntington relatives, and Children's Day and Upworthy League were observed at East Village Methodist. Harmony Grange met Thursday. Miss Agnes Beardsley is back on the mend. Clarence Burr and Jesse Luckner are building a large garage for Samuel Daught of White Hills. Lois Standish home for summer from Danbury school duties. Clara Sherman visiting Mrs Elizabeth Laborie of Huntington. Sermon at St Peter's Episcopal Church with text Casting All Your Care Upon Him. Sunday school held after service. Rev Habersham to conduct at St Peter's, Quakers Farms, Sunday at 2 pm.

St. Peter's Mr. Habersham St. Peter's Church Quakers’ Farms

Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Promises Nervous Energy Boost

An advertisement touts Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand as a quick tonic for debility and tired nerves with claims of vigor and vitality in days. It notes a 60 cent price and a money back refund offer by Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Stores if dissatisfied after the first box.

Hindle Pharmacy Hartisan Drug Stores Hindle's Hartigan

Chambray Bloomers in Various Colors Sized 8 to 12

Children's bloomers in chambray offered in tan green pink blue and white. Sizes 8 10 and 12 priced at 1.00 each. Durable fabric and simple cut suited for daily wear.

Striped and mixed trousers offered at deep sale

A store owner reduced prices on worsted cassimere and cheviot trousers in sizes 29 to 42 after foot traffic dwindled. Buyers snapped up many pairs in a single lot, attracted by a wide range of patterns and good fit, with regular prices from 7.50 to 10 dollars, now 5.95 on the main floor rear.

Boys middy wash suits on sale at five dollars

A catalog blurb touts boys special middy wash suits priced at five dollars, claiming durability and material Palmer linen a tough cotton blend with a sailor collar, yoke, white braid trim, and fitted trousers. It notes color shades tan blue gray and green and includes white nubuck laced shoes worth seven dollars.

Palmer

Men’s swimsuits and worsted suits on sale

Genuine worsted suits of fine weight knitted with elasticity in heather mix. Tights with loops for belt and optional jersey tuck. Sizes 34 to 44 priced at $6. Belts of stout white webbing 40¢. Fourth floor.

Women’s durable stockings with lisle tops and mock seam

Durable silk stockings described as light and fine yet strong with lisle tops in a garter style. Some lisle content, finished with mock seam for a smooth look. Colors include white cordovan and black priced at $1.50. Also sturdy lisle stockings with elastic weave tops and reinforced heels. Left aisle rear.

Ruffles for fluffy Summer gowns in organdy and lace

Garment trim features wavy ruffles in organdy Georgette and net for summer gowns. Patterns include collar and cuff sets Venise and organdy with lace embroidery. Prices range from 50 cents to 5 dollars per item with vivid white black and color options.

Vests and Bodices at Half Dollar Prices

Vests and bodices of cool comfort for women priced at 50 and 59 cents by size. Soft cotton with elastic length and plain finish, available with band or beaded tops. Union suits in fine rib weave and light cotton, with band or beaded tops and lace trim, priced from 59 cents to $1. Ribbed union suits for children, summer weight, with shortcut waist fastening, at 85 cents and $1.

Organdies and Voiles for Summer Dresses

Organdies and fine voiles described as the loveliest lightest and freshest summer dress cottons. Organdies crisp and strong in pastel shades 45 inches wide $1.25. Voiles 38 inches wide 50c. Dimity and The Flaxon 50c. Tub silks $2.25. Right aisle rear.

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Sin Monroe Elizabeth Beardsley Washington Lodge A. M Bridgeport Hadith Richdale Elm Street Cannondale Mary Northrop Stratford Elmer F. Northrop Los Angeles Cal Adam Romany William HE White Hills Eve Clark Huntington Agnes Beardsley East Village Methodist Church Upworth League Philip Blakeman Harmony Grange Clarence B. Burr Jesse F. Luckner Samuel Daught Lois Standish Danbury Clara E. Sherman Elizabeth Laborie Fakher Rane Con Wendell’s Pills Ambition Brand John Reck Son Ey Lil Ee1 Bar Noble Main ST Children’s Dept Rockwell & Co Ness
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