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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
9
A surge of wholesale price reductions spreads swiftly across the nation, fueling uncertainty and slowed buying in recent weeks. Banks and consumer restraint pressuring wild price slashing, while rail transport improvement aids distribution. analysts note retail relief lags behind wholesale trends amid cautious profit seeking and expected further declines.
Pueblo mayor Mike Studzinski recalls his six week oxcart trip from Denver to Pueblo in 1867. In 1920s air travel, he flew from Denver to Pueblo in fifty minutes, noting the vast changes and a caravan of about seventy five people plus twenty ox teams. He recollects no towns along the way except Palmer Divide and the Springs, with no Indians encountered.
The War Department approved Munson model army shoes in tan and brown leather. Built for long wear by war workers in Nitro West Virginia, they arrive from the War Department but were not needed after the war ended. Main floor rear display.
New in shape large and small bags feature broad leather flaps that snap into place with inner pockets and small purses, morocco. Strong long handles swing with swagger. Prices range from six to fourteen dollars, left aisle front.
Fine strength and beauty is Sheffield's with meat platters 10 to 22.75 dollars and tea sets 30 to 55 dollars. Sandwich trays range 4.50 to 8 dollars. Each piece features copper base and pure silver coating, promising durability and elegant workmanship. Left aisle, front.
A brief note highlights new textile varieties including luminous tricolette, fine wool velour, and tricotine celebrated for beauty. Each fabric presented as a special value at the flo.
Charming overblouses showcase fine silken fabric and distinct fashion set apart by gilt braid fringe and bright silk inserts. Feature tan or navy grounds with embroidered hues and sash details. Prices range from eight fifty to twelve fifty in a lively display of beauty and novelty.
Vermont made chocolates praised for flavor and quality and sold only at Howland's in Bridgeport. Also 80c jars for the children feature pure hard candy in sticks with good flavors. Front basement sales space highlighted.
Fashion notes promote special snug velvet hats in brown peacock cherry henna copenhagen purple and black. Descriptions highlight a rolling brim for wind resistance and a rhinestone pin for a bold accent, with styles designed to stay in place on street or in a car.
Newest of heather sports stockings feature rich color mixtures brown green blue and gold. The cuff shows a drop stitch pattern and the stockings are made of pure fine wool priced at 2.25 dollars.
An advertisement extols Loveliest underwear in Italian silk highlighting light weight, smooth fit, and luxurious sensation. Bodices vests and reinforced underarms promise durability with prices 4.50 and 5 dollars. Bloomers feature ribbon bands with decorative bows. Located in left aisle rear display.
A clearance sale offers a large collection of dandy 95c stories and novels from Jackson Gregory Gilbert Parker Louis Tracy George Gibbs Patrick MacGill Sewell Ford. Most volumes are usable despite some soil or wear as readers can enjoy mystery and western works at reduced prices.
Canada ranks high as an apple producer with 3,334,660 barrels valued at 24,296,210 dollars. Nova Scotia leads provinces with 1,600,000 barrels, Ontario 878,880, British Columbia 745,200, Quebec 70,500, New Brunswick 40,000. BC shows rising orchard activity in Okanagan Valley. Nursery goods valued at 227,613 dollars indicate growing fruit trade.
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