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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented sale notice highlights limited time pricing on silk jumper dresses at ten dollars down to six fifty. The item descriptions mix vivid colors and textures, signaling a promotional event unlikely to last beyond a day.
Double savings are highlighted as the carnival closes its final day with heavy selling and reduced stock. New goods are arriving, and popular items run out quickly, while belated orders arrive for a Saturday start.
Saturday there are linen all coats at 3.98 and linen finished dresses at 2.98. A linen skirt with flare and sinch folds priced at 1.49 each. White skirts, all white linen dusk suit options, and colorful collar trims. White shirtwaist dresses offered for 1.19 with embroidery and lace designs. All items feature bargain styling and low prices.
The ad promotes a new tan color in shirts with coat style options and cuffs, claiming an exact reproduction of a $2.50 shirt for $1.00. Drawers with satin facing, double seats and suspenders are advertised, plus black socks at 6 cents and 1246ct hose, all described as a Saturday morning sale at 6 o'clock.
Inside the shop more Gloves go on sale Saturday. Boys' Khaki Suits for ages 6 to 13, single breasted coats with four patch pockets, Kuckerbocker trousers. Roys' Overalls for 4 to 17 years at 33 cent regular, two sets a fair. Roys' Golf Caps in blue serge gray and khaki cloth, 17 cents.
Local shop advertises Gretchen and plain large size gingham aprons made from sturdy gingham fabric. Prices listed include 39 cents and 23 cents for select styles, highlighting affordability for kitchen wear.
In the Muslin Underwear section a range of items is offered including Misses Corsets and Summer Vests in white cotton jersey with minor mill imperfections. Priced at 7 cents each instead of 12.32 cents, and notes on pretty figured lawn fabrics and mercerized scalloped edges for some pieces.
Ships arrive and depart from New Haven and New York including Queenstown, Plymouth, and Southampton routes. Notable vessels include the Montevideo Star, the Lady Star, and steamers bound for Montreal and Boston. The report lists port calls, sailings, and coastal movements with multiple ship names and destinations amid 19th or early 20th century seafaring notices.
The Supreme Court heard an annulment for Tertha A Faulz and a divorce for Frederick Wilder. Bertha Pants sues Bem phon Maate alias Samuel Carroll amid financial scandal allegations. Desertion cases, receiver actions, and probate notices fill a short calendar with multiple motions and estate proceedings.
Foreign dispatches describe cooling weather in Peking and proposed Boxer indemnity settlements. Officials in China consider payment by American and colleges, while a Chinese president and assistant secretary to foreign affairs plan to join the American fleet at Amoy. In St Petersburg debates arise over an article urging closer ties between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas, with Horlin noting caution about new power groups. A report from Vienna discusses a high official’s dismissal amid purge charges and subsequent pardons.
Society columns feature Mrs Mason's hair tonic praised by Duchess of Marlborough and Mme Melba, with sales at The Paxton Toilet Co Boston. Also reports Johns Hopkins style news: Hoggsons vacationing at Abbot Park then to Redding, Conn. Pierce Welch off fishing in Maine. Bishop Goodsell at Short Beach. Smith College luncheon in city with President Seelye expected. Miss Elton M York traveling Europe. Miss Gertrude Minturn Sanford wedding to Wallbridge in New York. ceremony hurried due to Colonel Safford's illness. Wallbridge in chemical manufacturing in New York. Colonel Sanford, Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati president.
John Hays Ham mond mining expert arrived in Boston for political consultation with party leaders and friends. He supports Governor Curtis Guild Jr for national convention vice presidency and pledged enthusiastic loyalty if elected. A separate ad promotes a home treatment for bedwetting with free guidance to mothers in Notre Dame Ind, claiming cures for adults and elderly.
An ad praises Pure Ice as the solid clear ice option at 40c a quart, contrasting with a spurious gelatine-based product. It highlights freshness with fruit flavors pineapple lemon and orange, urging use for Sunday and claiming superior quality over cheaper imitators.
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