Personal visits and travel notes in Somestown
A jumble of society notices records Frank Q Howard visiting Somestown and numerous travelers and locals leaving for Randowh, Warren, Columbus, Cleveland and Warren for visits, vacations, and short stays. Mentions Mrs. Alexander, Miss Dowling, Marguerite Parole, and other residents. A brief advertisement touts Walker’s prices on North Center Street. The column closes with a reflective piece questioning who wakes the guard and the bugler in wartime cantons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Q. Howard
Somestown
D. G. Rowe
Randowh
Ela Allen
Warren
Corry
Columbus
Claude Rhode
Hoy
Marguerite
Pauline Parole
Cleveland
Euster
Hawley
Ancoek
Sant Alis
Oliver Caster
Cot Wii
East Fredericl Street
Lin City
Ly J. Wilson
Huvallss
Line Cy Hospital
Louisa Mays
Garland
Treva Shearer
Brie
Dawson Olmstead
Warren Oil
Co 1A
Ridgway
Caup Hancock
Hurling
Governor Island
Andre Einetale
Walker's
Tallar
North Center Street
Walker
Social Notes Of The Day In Macobin Hall For Red Cross Work
Members and invited guests met in Macobin Hall to support the Red Cross. Twenty-five attendees enjoyed a tireen supper and a real crucial soiree. Mrs Mary Patterson chaired the committees and earned praise for coordinating the event. About ten dollars was donated to the Red Cross with music games and refreshments adding to the evening. A later note reports a birthday gathering at West Main Street residence with music and friendly games. The Toasters plan a Monday afternoon session after routine business to continue community offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macewhee Review
Maccobin Hall
Red Cross
Hloestun
Mary Patterson
Dhairmian
Met
G. East Hat
Life Hone
West Main Struet
Eastin
Tse
Wil
Ves your Sammie Buy Thrift Stamps Savings Certificates
Thrift stamp promotion and savings certificates are touted with a catchy slogan as residents are urged to invest. The note highlights campaigns and local enthusiasm for joining the savings drive.
Free Book Offer With Bee Hive Yarn Purchase
A 36 page illustrated pamphlet with knitting instructions for Ladies' and Men's sweaters socks wristlets helmets and more will be given free to customers who buy enough Bee Hive yarn for a sweater. New Germantown yarn and Pompadour Floss arrive for Spring sweaters in Turquoise Blue Delft Blue Green Old Rose Yellow Bright Pink and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Delft
New Marquisites for Your Spring Curtains Just Received
Curtain fabrics listed include a 3 inch white marquisite and a 36 inch white and Berge options. Also featured are 89 inch wide mercerized cream and white marquisite. Prices shown as .15, .80e, and B5e per yard with varied finishes.
Silk and Wool Poplins Promote Wartime Economy Skirt
A Lady reused a Silk and Wool Poplin Dress by washing and reshaping it into a skirt. The fabric, part of our Silk and Wool Poplins line, remains in good condition and demonstrates thrift during wartime. Sold in all colors, 36 inches wide, at 1.89 per yard.
Spring Colors in Dress Goods Catalog Listing
A catalog style notice details spring colors in dress fabrics including Copenhagen Blue 42 inch wool poplin at 1.75 per yard and Verdure Green 50 inch hop sacking at 2.25, Navy Blue 42 inch wool serge 1.25, Shantung Silk direct from Japan with multiple widths and prices, noting arrival from Japanese importers and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Roe Pathe
Japan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry ‘Alexander
Tiimonds
Cussadugly Ny
Mises
Anna H. Dowling
Yuster
Jay
Bester Vagaton
Frain Biss
Kisk Gallego
Sulishuriy
Atta Saxer
Mra
Hottie Dilwn
Mra. Gray
Titusville
W. P. Collis
W. Bracken
Tnion City
Winger & Williams
Hecker
Pillsbury
Aristos
Maine
York State
NuBone Corset Company
Cohen & Sons
Crossett
Beacon Shoes
N. Cohen & Sons
Weade
Hewlinders
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