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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
10
Monday night police commissioners hear rival views on a proposed Broad Street parking rule. Businessmen argue signs will push transient traffic to nearby towns. Decision reserved. form of ruling unclear.
The plan increases pay with the Central Grammar school staff receiving a $100 raise for the superintendent principal and assistant principal while High school teachers gain a total annual rise of $1 500. The overall increase adjusts previous proposals and brings total to 400 for Cresse.
Dr Lawrence F Abbott editor of Outlook addressed a high school audience on the four virtues that defined Roosevelt. He cited caution courage humor common sense and gentleness and recounted Roosevelt’s views on Egypt policy and Britain's approach.
Five Czecho-Slovak army members visiting on government business were warmly welcomed by the local Slovak League at Strathfield last night. Eight of thirteen expected members arrived in New York late and were to join the party today. Major Miles Gavora, cited by the government for valor in Siberia, led the delegation and spoke at the Stanfield banquet describing the army’s work in Siberia.
A bystander asks a man named Sam if his fractious mule ever kicks him. The reply notes the mule does not kick him directly but kicks where he has just been, reflecting a rural humor anecdote from a local setting.
In Box Springs the Erie Shop on the second floor lists pillows sold by the pair priced at 38 42 and 54 dollars. Pillows are filled with live geese feathers or half down with fourth floor display and price notes from 4 50 to 12 50.
Read styles in footwear for women. New spring models arriving classified by price. Two Eyelet Dixie Ties in black Kid with Cuban heels $12.20. Black Buck large size $3.50. Fibre style with straps and handles from $5. Prams, go carts and ash go carts in spring models. Finest workmanship and upholstery with rubber tires and good springs.
In a St Louis Chamber of Commerce address Baron Camillo Romano Avezzana argues that high-dollar exchange harms U S trade. He suggests America could boost reconstruction by credit-furnished materials, creating stronger markets. The piece notes dressmakers’ preparations for upcoming graduations.
The notice touts Nemo Week with corsets and brassieres for figure shaping. It highlights Wonderlift and Self Reducing Corsets for stout figures and a Jaspul self-adjusting Brassiere that molds the upper body as the corset shapes the waist.
A Little Breakfast Jacket waisted with double frilled ruffles and woven basket ribbon design. It features two clever p ockets and a front French posy fastener. Price listed as $12.50 condor.
A compact advertisement touts a mahogany wagon on wheels and an ivory finish service wagon as essential aids for the housekeeper. It highlights their use for transporting dishes from dining to sink and saving steps, with prices $16.50 and $36.00 and a cretonne lined tray. The listing notes fourth floor location.
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