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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
10
A brief note suggests that residents could boost public benefit by reducing the use of the mack rake and increasing garden rake usage. The idea emphasizes proportionate effort and practical efficiency for neighborhood projects.
An old advertising blurb touts Tiz as the cure for burning swelling and corns. It promises instant relief, smaller shoes, and comfort for a year at little cost, urging readers to buy at drug or department stores.
Stratford residents read of Okenuck tribe trading post plans for May with new committee members and nightly attractions. The item notes basketball games between American Legion Stratford and Walnuts of Briteport, plus a clammed gas‑short voyage tale from Kings Park.
Georgette blouses in new short sleeves white maize and flesh with chenille and silk embroidery plus a few white and flesh trimmed with Filet Lace offered on second floor. Regularly 6 95 to 7 50, now 5 50 for extra sizes up to 53. White and flesh colors priced 7 50. Priscilla Fancy Work Magazine April issue ready with home use focus and yearly subscriptions at 20 cents a copy.
A real bargain item featuring dull black kid patent leather and olive brown suede. The seller notes the price at 9.65 and cites heavy stock as the reason for the discount.
A sale features forty white dresses for children aged six to fourteen with cleanable fabrics and dusty displays. Some dresses can be laundered or dry cleaned to regain fresh appearance. Easter concerts and spring festivals drive demand. regular price was 6.95 dollars, to close out at a reduced rate.
An assortment of child friendly toys and dolls including soft animals and a Blue Elephant, with items like Bunny Rabbit figures, dolls, and garments. Also listed are small sterling silver pieces, soap dishes, towel racks, glass holders, and toilet paper rolls priced from 18 cents to five dollars, described as basement stock.
The store features new open end silk neckwear in varied colors and patterns for Easter, including knit ties, two tone heathers, and bat wing or bow styles priced from 7 cents to 4 dollars. Also offered are light weight comfortables with floral silkeline, measured 72 by 78 inches at 7 to 10 dollars, plus cigarette cases and sterling silver bib holders as gifts.
A listing of household wares including heavy sheet iron frying pans, medium size at 25 cents, wooden knife boxes for pantry use at 39 cents, glass bowl sprinklers with perforated aluminum top for spraying plants at 25 cents, bottle caps at 5 cents a dozen, and cappers at 25 cents.
The Presbyterian Church's New Era Movement issues a publicity manual advising pastors to treat church promotion as essential. It argues a strong public appeal boosts support for home and foreign missions and highlights superb philanthropic achievements.
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