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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
5
Vitagraph star Corinne Griffith with her modiste begins a three week gown design campaign for the film Gumshoes 4-B. The picture adapts Forrest Crissey’s award winning O Henry Memorial contest story, shaping look and style for the production.
San Francisco March 31 Herbert Hoover declared himself available for the Republican presidential nomination in a telegram to the Hoover Club of California. He said he would accept if the issues and demand justify it, urging a forward looking liberal platform on the treaty and economic questions. Hoover supported the peace treaty with reservations to safeguard American interests and said he opposes both Wilson’s extreme European involvement and total rejection of the League.
Corfu Greece March 31 rumors say William the Kaiser seeks return to his castle at Achilles Castle near the harbor. Residents dismiss the notion as idle talk while jokingly threatening action if he or Constantine arrive, reflecting local tension and humor.
Connecticut company announces changes effective April 4 adding 23 Birney type cars to fleet bringing total to 47. Four minute service on Barnum avenue and State street five minute safety service on East Main Street. 15 minute service to Walnut Beach and Devon. Main Street Bethany chapel rerouted. North Bridgeport cars to South Main Street. all day five minute headway East Main Street with safety cars. pay-as-you-enter toward center and pay-as-you-leave on outbound trip.
A two member Rotary delegation attended a conference in Springfield Massachusetts including a visitors meeting a reception and a musical show An address was delivered by International Vice President John Dyer The Bridgeport participants listed include Sumner Simpson Charles F Greene Louis M Pawlet Arthur Guertin and others
Hats gay with bright blossoms for spring service. Jade green, transparent fabrics, and floral crowns showcased. Women hats priced from 7.50 to 17.50, children’s Milan hats from 3.50 to 7.50, second floor displays entice shoppers.
A vintage ad extols beautiful silk petticoats in rich colors and graceful flounces. Plain silk options start at $5.50, while taffeta satin and silk jersey styles range from 6 to $19.50. Heather bloom or seco fabrics with changeable silks are priced at $8 and $4.50.
Advertisement lists veils with scroll borders chenille filet and fancy meshes in black and colors priced from 25e to 3.50. Veilings by the yard include fancy plain spotted figured woven and chenille bordered options and beauty spots ranging 25e to 1.50 per yard.
Gift books for Easter to carry a lasting message of Eastertide and tastefully presented. Inspirational works by O S Marden at $1.50. Leather bound Poetic Quotations $1.25. Brown leather Handcraft books on Character and Friendship 75c. Little leather-bound selections 25c and 50c. Main floor rear.
A catalog of children's wear features coats in various colors and fabrics from checked, navy, Copenhagen poplin, and homespuns. Unusual dresses in fine white Japanette with pink piping and lace trim are shown at 32.25, plus bonnets and lingerie hats with embroidery and ribbons from 0.75 to 6, with optional silken linings.
Two dandy Easter suits for boys feature blue serge Norfolk coats with patch pockets and inverted back pleats, Mohair lining, and stylish fronts. Prices range from $16.50 to $25 with new models offering Norfolk jackets and mixed life color options for boys and mothers.
A youth suit listing features good fabric and a style like dad’s with snap and spirit. It includes two pairs of trousers and a vest, sized 16 to 20, priced at 38 dollars.
Favorite Howland chocolates offer milk coated centers priced 65c and 85c. Easter boxes present fine chocolates at 45c and 85c. Center fillings described as melting and toothsome with wide variety.
The Connecticut Association of Purchasing Agents met at the Hotel Garde in New Haven with about fifty members. Officials elected include President W P Ogden and treasurer E R Lewis, with J E Forgy named to the National Directorate. Discussion covered bid acceptance as the gathering adjourned after a social session and notes on beer sales.
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