Skirt to Measure Offered At Dollar for Hard-to-Fit Women
A store offers skirts to measure for a limited time at one dollar to assist hard to fit women. The service runs daily until 6 o clock, providing a special fitting option for a short period.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
5
A store offers skirts to measure for a limited time at one dollar to assist hard to fit women. The service runs daily until 6 o clock, providing a special fitting option for a short period.
Whittall rugs offered at special prices with woolens chosen at store when a pattern is selected. Angio-Persian rugs touted as fine copies with luster and rich color, similar to genuine Orientals. Stock includes 9 by 12 foot and 8 by 10 foot sizes with tailored dress goods, serges, velour plaids, and woolen rugs from Royal Worcester and Wilon mills. Third floor displays and tailoring charges noted with no extra fees.
Democratic nominee Lonergan speaks to hundreds of women in Bridgeport outlining support for the League of Nations with reservations to protect U S sovereignty. He argues Brandegee opposes the League and warns of War costs, advocating a form of world cooperation over isolation.
The ad promotes joining the Autumn sewing machine club with a one dollar membership and choosing Free or New Royal machines. Members pay only the regular cash price in installments, with no extra dues or interest. New Royal machines priced at $49 to $75 each, in a special cabinet on the third floor.
New scrim and marquisette fabrics arrive at lower prices. Light, firm scrims and marquisettes retain quality and beauty. Unstitched fabrics with lace edge and borders offered. mercerised marquisette with drawnwork border priced for quick sale. White, cream, or Arabian shades available.
In this sale at the Howland store for men the value of clothes dollars is emphasized with a 20 percent discount between old and new prices. Kuppenheimer suits and overcoats are showcased with price pairs such as 40 for 32 and 75 for 60, highlighting substantial savings across main floor selections.
A Connecticut speaker denounces Senator Brandegee for his record on the League of Nations, eight hour workday for railroad workers, and voting against reform. He accuses Brandegee of campaign silence and asserts newspapers nationwide urge his defeat. The talk contrasts Republican control with political standoff and urges voters to decide his continued public life.
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