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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
9
Bridgeport police report 49 arrests for drunkenness since September 1, including 27 charged as drunk and breach of the peace, with few women among arrestees. Hartford and New Haven show higher totals, while Bridgeport claims sharper quality in its inebriates.
Denver woman Mrs J C Teagarden born armless creates a full infant wardrobe using feet chin and teeth. She operated the sewing machine with her feet and guided cloth with her chin. She cut fabric with her feet and even did tasks like itching with her toes. Doctors say the baby girl born to Mrs Teagarden is perfectly normal and healthy.
About 50 residents attended a Ladies Aid supper at the Ackereon home last Thursday. Miss Irma Nichols and Blanche Gilbert departed for Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. Various local residents hosted visitors and attended funerals, with a federal arrest over alcohol in a New York registered car. Edward Re Brettinius of J.P. Morgan and Company donated 50,000 dollars to Saint Louis University’s endowment fund.
Plain tale of falling prices offers Messaline silks and chiffons at reduced yard rates. Crepe de chine Georgette crepe and satin varieties cited with notable discounts from regular prices. Wide range of colors and fabrics in 36 to 40 inch widths. Special-value dresses offered at 25 dollars.
A newspaper notice describes dramatic curtain savings on many styles. Prices drop by about a dollar to one dollar fifty from the latest stock, with marquisette and Victory net curtains offered at four to five dollars, featuring hemstitching, embroidery and lace edges. The maker faced order cancellations and liquidated returns, enabling lower prices for buyers.
Hats with beauty and air at five dollars and more compare with six and seven dollar hats. Dozens of smart new shapes in glowing colors with approved decorations. One price of three hundred fifty dollars for a choice from dozens, including maker samples and our own stock.
Advertisement lists bungalow aprons or house dresses priced at 1.25 dollars each. The item appears twice with the same price, suggesting a simple price tag or sale note from a vintage catalog or newspaper page. No additional details provided.
Here are new dress goods prices with seasonable colors and rich designs. 54 inch width fabrics include plaids and velours at discounted yard rates from regular prices, plus all wool serges and children's wear fabrics in assorted tones.
The advertisement promotes a sewing-machine club with two leading models from New Royal at 49 dollars and Free at 75 dollars. Members pay a dollar to join and can take delivery immediately with no added charges, dues, or interest. The plan emphasizes regular cash prices and limited-time availability.
The silver mesh bag with a discolored crown will be repaired refined and replated to restore beauty and brilliance. Sold for 1.75 dollars with service total charged at the left aisle front of the shop.
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