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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1920

Page

3

Governor Cox Plans Eastward Swing With Vocal Rest

GUEST Gov Cox plans a rapid eastward tour starting in Gsiem and Oregon en route to Salt Lake City then back west toward the coast. He will fill California engagements before resuming the eastward trip. A masseur accompanies him for throat treatment advised by Dr Charles T Chamberlain. The doctor urged cancellations, but Cox refused to shorten his speaking schedule.

Gsiem Ore St Galem Portland Salt Lake City California Oregon Cox

Engineering School Offers First City Course Tonight

Classes begin tonight at the Engineering School located at 33 Main Street marking the first year such a course is offered in the city. Previously the Y M C A provided mechanical drawing and shop mathematics courses but could not advertise in The Times.

Main Street

Railroad men return to work in Chicago district

Chicago, Sept. 13 Railroad managers reported back to work the striking switchmen yard men and enginemen in the Chicago switching district after a vote last night to end the vacation since last March The strikers estimated at 5060 will return without restoration of seniority rights managers noting they could not grant it without conflicting with the railroad relief funds which had sought to keep their membership at work The vote to return came after many applications from successors for jobs Some men were given opportunities to reenter while others would not be recalled Officials expected the majority of the men to be back by week end

Chicago

Relief supplies stolen from Near East relief group

In Constantinople on Sept 12 a large theft affected the American organization for relief in the Near East. Valued at many hundreds of thousands of dollars, the losses involve a staffer in Asia Minor and Armenia and possible tolls on shipments between the United States and final destinations as American counsel Charles Allen investigates.

Constantinople American Organization For Relief Near East Ees Charles Allen Tae Asia Minor Armenia United States

Decrees Extend Tax and Claims Provisions in Mexico

Mexico City dispatch reports a presidential decree offering cancellation of taxes for mining firms overdue before 1920 if 1902 taxes are paid by November 1. A second decree extends deadlines to file claims for damages tied to revolutionary activities through February 6, 1921.

Mexico City Mexico

Velvet Howland hats offer surprising value at five dollars

A newspaper notice touts velvet Howland hats priced at five dollars, printed to resemble higher priced headwear. It highlights diverse styles, materials, and colors with graceful brims and soft crowns, urging readers to try them and appreciate the quality and dramatic value at floor level.

Bright Ties Arrive In Navy Red and Black for School

Three corner middle ties come in navy red and black priced at 2.50 each. Windsor crepe de chine ties are 0.75. Silk ties in plaids and plain colors fetch 0.65 or 0.79.

Windsor

New Gloves for Fall Costumes

Ad suggests new gloves to complement fall costumes. Variety includes Kid Gloves with one or two clasps in beaver tan brown black and white. Prices range from 2.95 to 3.95 with options over sewn seams and embroidered styles at 3.50 and 3.95.

Closing Out Stationery at Cost and Less Than Cost

Storewide stationery closeout to free shelf space and introduce new merchandise. Plain white and tinted paper in boxes plus pound packages of paper and envelopes are marked down to cost and below. Prices start at 17c 37c 57c and up. Playing cards Waterman's fountain ink poker chips and drinking cups also reduced.

Waterman's

Nightgowns Offered In Regular And Special Sizes

A local ad promotes women’s nightgowns in a range of sizes including regular and special full-figure options. Made of soft durable muslin with round-neck styling and tasteful embroidery. Regular sizes priced at $1.50 and special sizes at $1.59.

Prices fall on Howco Coffee series sale

Howco Coffee promotes lower prices for Jewel 29¢ Crown 35¢ Royal 40¢ brands. Fresh roasted daily at the store with rapid turnover to avoid surplus. Front Basement.

Victrola Nights Offered With Oak Cabinet Plans

Victrola nights are coming too with a cabinet model in oak mahogany or walnut. It features shelves for records and is offered at 125 dollars on an easy payment plan for men to enjoy at home.

Rich home attire and Oriental inspired rugs on display

Rich home attire text highlights luxurious rugs and draperies from Whittall mills and Royal Worcester lines. Featured are Anglo-Persian rugs in several sizes with prices, Axminster seamless rugs, and tapestry dining room rugs. Showroom details note Carpet Hall on the third floor.

Sterling Whittall Mills Royal Worcester Whittall Axminster

Home Canning Supplies Promoted for Winter Stock

Canning is presented as economical and tasty for winter use with a list of home canning items. Atlas E Z Seal jars, Mason jars, Boyd caps, jar lifters, strainers, para wax, jelly glasses, rings, jar openers, preserving kettles, and colanders with prices and Fourth Floor location.

Boyd

Fine reading evenings offer new books to savor

The notice promotes catching up on novels for cooler evenings with a reading lamp and chair. It lists titles and authors including The Devil's Paw by E Phillips Oppenheim and Top of the World by Ethel M Dell, inviting readers to explore a varied assemblage in the Onyx Lobby and Main Floor rear.

Devil's Paw E Phillips Oppenheim Ethel M Dell James Hay Jr Egan—Holworthy Hall Hessville Helen Martin Palmetto Stella Perry J © Smith Sarayw Bassett Hidden Creek Katherine N Burt Onyx Carolyn Wells Resurrection Rock Edwin Balmer Valley of Silent Men James Oliver Curwood

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