Fine Exhibition of Handicrafts at Catholic House
The Catholic Charitable bureau marks its first year with an exhibition at St Vincent's community house Pembroke street and Barnum avenue. Miss Elizabeth Daley leads the day nursery and crafts program joined by Misses Dougherty Surprenant along with volunteer helpers. The display includes dolls dresses millinery and ledgers from sewing dressmaking and typewriting classes benefiting about 50 daily attendees and 173 students overall. Proceeds support summer play grounds and excursions for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitab ‘Bureau
Pembroke Street
Barnum Avenue
Misslizabeth Daley
Hots
Miss. Daley
Miss Daley
Mary Dougherty
Regina
National Catholic War Council
Washington
Mary ‘Leonard O'Connor
John Daskim
William Redden
J. J. Kennedy
Charles Hair
Mra M. Myers
Charlotte Gaynor
Calico
Nellie Dunn
Anna Sullivan
Jane Gilhuley
Agnes FE. Collins
St. Vincent's Community House
Catholic Charitable Bureau
Best on Earth Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Taunton Massachusetts resident Susan Cesaris shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long standing female troubles. The letter touts improved health, ability to work, and church attendance after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Women Relate Cures From Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Women across ages share testimonials praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription sold by druggists in liquid and tablet forms. Mrs. Hattie Zopfi of Elmira says it revived her run-down nerves. Mrs. John Miller of Buffalo reports relief from backache and insomnia after motherhood left her weakened. Mrs. Arthur B. Thompson of Corning credits it with rebuilding her nervous system after a midlife breakdown.
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Hattie Zopfi
E. Clinton St
Elmira
N. Y
John Miller
Beech St
Buffalo, N. Y
Arthur B. Thompson
William St. Corning
Dr. Pierce
Fashion Item Sale Showcases Crepe De Chine Fabrics
An advertisement notes crepe de chine and georgette dresses in white and flesh tones, priced at 25 to 45 dollars previously. An odd collection of fine wool plaids and fancy silks offered for 12.50 to 18.50, with several items reduced to 12.50.
Dining Room Furniture Special Groups At Low Prices This Week
This week a display of dining room sets offers savings on English dark oak groups. A ten piece oblong table set with round corners features dark near black wood grain and handsome markings. Regular price 745.00.
Sheraton style dining set discounted for quick sale
A mahogany Sheraton set of ten pieces priced at 639 dollars, includes a three-paneled mirror buffet two display cupboards two center drawers a round dining table china cabinet serving table five side chairs and an armchair. Regularly 680 dollars now 630 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton
Linen Crash Always in Demand Prices for Linen Fabric
Linen fabric described as soft and highly absorbent, with regular prices of 55 cents and 45 cents per yard. Sold on the third floor.
Matting From China A Colorful Blue Green Tan Mix
A fabric description presents an excellent grade matting from China in blue green and tan mixtures priced at 55 cents per yard.
Printed Voices Fashion Fabrics and New Books at Discount
Fabrics 40 inches wide Mauve rose mignonette green lobelia blue priced $1.00 yard instead of $1.25. Books on main floor include Forging the Sword about Camp Devens by William J. Robinson at $3.00 and Half Portions by Edna Ferber at $1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
William J. Robinson
Devens
New England
Edna Ferber
Emma McChesney
Sunshine Week Biscuit Varieties and Sterling Bunting
Nine varieties of Sun shine biscuits are selected and packed in one pound cartons priced 39 cents. Eleven varieties including favorites for teas and luncheons are offered in one pound cartons at 50 cents this week. Sterling Bunting flags priced from 5.50 to 32.00.
Plain and beaded garment colors and price notes
The item is described as plain and beaded in navy blue brown taupe and white. It lists former prices up to 95.00, indicating price points and color options for a garment.
Special Shirt Sale At Waverly Percales And Madras
A limited quantity shirt sale highlights muslin offerings at unusually low prices. Percales Madras and muslin sheets 81 by 90 inches priced low, pillow cases 45 by 36 inches discounted from 85 cents to 65 cents.
Plans for whist and pinochle event announced
Catalina 425 C F chairs the event with a committee of ladies led by Mrs K Hanly and Mrs K Smith. A canning demonstration at the Food Hut tomorrow at 2 20 under Miss Gladys Green promotes cold pack canning for asparagus and strawberries amid sugar shortages. Building permits total 181700 include Salts Textile plant sheds and dye house addition. Rosa Fried of Stratford arraigned in Hartford for possession of 70 gallons of liquor. fined 50 dollars plus costs. husband Samuel Fried charges dismissed. Mountain Grove Cemetery directors elected: Sanford Holzer Warner Canfield Bishop Hincks Orcutt Russing Cole. Washington May 25 lower shoe prices predicted. Edward Brand cites leather price decline and season lags in reflecting costs.
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Food Hut
Gladys Green
Rosa Fried
Stratford
United States
Hartford
Samuel Fried
Mountain Grove Cemetery Association
Charles G. Sanford
Philip L. Holzer
DeVer H Warner
Charlies Stuart Canfield
Henry 4. Bishop
Wiliam T. Hincks
Jerome Orcutt
John Russing
Charles M. Cole
Washington
Edward A. Brand
Tanners’ Council of the
Senate Committee of
Brand
Danderine Hair Solution Ad Claims Stop Hair Loss
An advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and dandruff. It promises visible hair regrowth, greater color and thickness after a single application, urging readers to buy the product in want ads for one cent per word.
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Waltersville School
Columbus School
Alvin Bearse
Board of Recreation
Lincolnn School
Orpheus Quartet
James J. Gormley
Henry T. Blair
Howard F. Hotchkiss
Charles T. Goodfellow
Grace Dalrymple Clarke
Lincoln School
Lincoln Center
John J. Raynolds
Elks’ Club
State Street
Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra
Staples
the Fairfield Trust Company
Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield
Commercial Department
Safe Deposit Department
Trust Department
Overseas Department
Oliver G. Jennings
DeVev Ho Warner
E. Ellis Dillistin
Jonathan Groat
Andrew B. Huntington Oliver G. Jennings
Egbert Marsh
Horace B. Merwin Simeon Pease
F. Burr Perry
James T. Roche
Frederick Sturges, Jr
DeVer H. Warner Samuel H. Wheeler
China
Sunshine Week
Georgette
Waverly
Percales
Madras
Main St
Catalina
A. Brennan
K. Hawman
K Hanly
N. Reilly
K. Smith
A. Howard
E. Carpenter
A. DiVena
K. Whaley
M. Donovan
du Plean
R. Walsh
Cody
Salts
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