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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
A lively sale day promises substantial savings across the Gamble-Desmond's store with price advantages spilling from underground to the top floor. Read every item for money-saving opportunities and double savings aimed at a record-breaking turnout.
A newspaper notice details a sale offering boys suits knickerbockers and blouses for ages 3 to 16 at various prices. It lists wool Russian suits and separates, blouses, and 50c to 2.50 items, plus women’s stockings and men’s shirts, highlighting discounted prices and imperfect stock.
A local sale features 16 button lisle gloves in tan brown black and white priced at 98 cents per pair and 45 cents per pair for other styles. 16 button fustle lisle gloves in multiple colors and kid fitting go for around $1.25 per pair. 12 button chamois gloves in white and natural shades priced at $1.98, with some pairs at $1.69.
A local sale advertises dust-soiled muslin underwear and corsets at deep discounts. Corsets priced around 1 to 1.50 include new termless shirtwaist styles and multiple supportive features. Also offered are corset covers, drawers, chemises, and lawn aprons at reduced prices amid wear and tear notes.
The advertisement promotes White Serge suits at $25 and $15, Black jackets at $9.50 and $6.18, Silk kimonos $5.98 and $3.98, and tailored suits at half price. It also lists white lawn suits $2.60 and $3, two-piece white dresses, fine lingerie waists at $1.90, with lace and embroidery details and seasonal styling notes.
Miss Juliet J. Adee, daughter of Mr. George T Adee of Westchester, married Raynham Townshend of this city yesterday at St Peter's Church Westchester. The gown was white satin with point lace and orange blossoms. bridesmaids wore pale blue mull and bouquets of lilies. A reception followed at the Adees country place with 3000 cards issued. guests from New Haven included Mrs Townshend and several Hotchkiss and Dana relatives. The couple plan a honeymoon in the Adriatic and will reside in Haven after returning.
The Office of Seymour & Earle reports June 3 patent grants for Connecticut inventors. Notable items include bobbins holder for sewing shuttles, door-stop, hermetic closure, air-ship, window-swinging device, revolving toy, lock, molding cutter, chain machine, and a device for transoms and shutters. Named assignees include Beech Nut Packing Co Pratt & Whitney Co Yale & Towne Mfg Co and others.
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