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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
5
The week opens with a profusion of BLACK TAFFETA WAISTS and BLACK PEAUDE SOIR WAISTS featuring corded yokes, tucked fronts, bishop sleeves and brass buttons in multiple colors. Hosiery specials showcase cotton hose, velveteen finish, lisle, and fancy striped options for men, women, and children with prices ranging from 5c to 50c.
Quality and fit guide the buy then price. Special prices on corset covers, drawers, gowns, and skirts in muslin and India linen feature deep trims, lace, and embroidery. Listings describe multiple styles with details on necklines, fronts, ruffles, and edging for ladies’ undergarments.
City locals and personals note visitors and visits in Grafton, with items on Epworth League, Rev Powell sermons, Blaney & Co designs, and local business ads. Mentions include Mrs Mouser in Newburg, Hartley & Metzler, D Powell, and Jolliffe's American Bazaar opening with low prices.
Through the colina of the Serine we express appreciation for the kindness shown in our time of loss for Bruce Kinney. We thank friends and the K of B and C R T Lodges for their sympathy, condolences, and burial assistance.
The Fairmont State Normal School sits in a business center and offers accepted work in or out of state. Graduates fill most normal schools. Glenville is the exception. It offers Special Teachers Review, Academic, Normal, and elocution courses, with music, a large library, and free student use. Tuition is free with incidental fees. books and transportation run about five dollars. board is around thirty dollars per term. About forty dollars total for the term, with many counties represented. Plan to enter March 26. notify Prof J W Barnes. arrangements to Fairmont. Also mentions dissolution of partnership and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Engine 37 returned with a broken line while Engine 1518 and 66 were sent for repairs. New fireman Johng O'Das rejoined at Grafton yard as improvements continue. Tradesmen like Blacksmith Shafer and boiler sinker Slagadore worked at the shops amid track grading, plant upgrades, and staff shifts including Moore opening a produce business and Foreman Chenoweth returning after illness.
The article notes huge Spring demand for ribbons and millinery trimmings. It promises unprecedented values on 15¢ 6 inch washable taffeta ribbon in cream pink blue green and lavender with cord edge and leading shades.
Bright foulard silks in blue green old rose turquoise feature new patterns and colorings never seen before in this affordable range. A dress pattern from many varieties ensures a handsome costume. Showa guarantees tasteful styling. Rare yearly offering, early selection advised. Price 75c yd.
The April fashions in our Standard Pattern department let a woman use her own needle to dress in the latest style. All Standard Patterns are seam allowing and easy to fit. The designer includes all the new things. Price ten cents.
A vintage ad features five tips for skirt bindings and emphasizes durability and appearance. It promotes S. H. M. brand binding sold at 8 cents per yard across leading shades, claiming lower long term cost and better look.
The full Knox Hats Spring line arrives with shapes and new shades set to lead hat fashion this season. Hendrickson Hats offers copies of high priced blocks, handmade and guaranteed. Styles include Two and Three Dollars, plus Stetson hats in various makes. Call to see them.
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