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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
4
Alluring springtime collection features bright costumes and thousands of dress accessories to enhance appearance. The store emphasizes eye pleasing apparel and purse friendly prices with a plan to mark goods low first. Customers are invited to see the new spring goods.
New spring suits shown in Popkas Serges and Checkscoats with belted semi belted and button trimmed designs. Correct shape collars full flare plated skirts with pockets offered in Black Navy Apple Green Copenhagen Tan. Prices not stated.
The advertisement showcases new spring hats including sailors turbans mushrooms and tricornes in favored colors. Miss Veazey returns this season and invites customers to call for hat planning assistance. Prices are described as very reasonable.
A local ad presents new spring skirts and waists in novelty weaves, sport checks, and plaids. Prices range from 3.50 to 15.00. Blouses follow in Crepe de Chine with embroidery and satin trim, offered in all spring shades from 1.25 to 7.50.
The ad promotes Alberta and Warner Corsets with styles and models at prices from $1.00. New Spring silk and fancy hosiery offered in a large assortment of colors and prices starting at $1.00.
The notice advertises new spring collars and novelty trimmings to update costumes with quality styles. It highlights new buttons in assorted colors and designs for the season.
A local seller urges shoppers to compare prices and promises to save money on better quality goods, inviting customers to seek price quotes before ordering. The notice emphasizes a guarantee of value and invites further inquiry.
A great display of spring dress goods features 45 inch All Wool Storm Serges in colors and black 54 inch All Wool Black Honey Comb Suitings 42 inch All Wool Imp Henriettas Nun's Veilings 40 inch All Wool Fancy Chalkline Suitings 48 inch All Wool Novelty Gray and White Plaids 54 inch All Wool Stripe Zibeline in navy 46 inch All Wool Poiret Twill colors and black 54 inch All Wool Black French Serge very fine 54 inch All Wool Granite Cloths black colored 50 inch All Wool Ottoman Poplins black colors 48 inch All Wool Gabadines black and colors.
White kid Nemo Pumps with bevel edge sole and Louis covered heel priced at 7.50. Black Patent Pumps with turn bevel sole and Louis heel priced at 6.00. Black kid Bluebird Pumps with light single sole and Louis heel priced at 4.50. All entries emphasize women’s footwear with classic Louis heels.
A large assortment of colors is available for spring men’s soft shirts. Shoppers can choose from multiple shades and fabrics to suit the season.
A broad display of men hats in felts straws panamas bangkoks and new colors and shapes. A large assortment also features spring caps to match the season.
The notice promotes men s clothing in spring styles from Kirschbaum with all wool garments and a guarantee. Prices start at 15.00 dollars and up.
Men’s Pants announces a large new stock of Spring styles with a wide assortment to choose from. Prices start at $3.00 and up across the selection.
Jack Howery of Newcastle dropped in with C. W. Jackson before returning home. W. W. Willis used a clubbing offer with the Dallas News last Monday. The Leader and Dallas News combo is noted as strong. Colds and sore throats among children rise with the cold snap, but no pneumonia cases reported. J. E. Norris and J. H. Henderson buy a Paducah furniture store. Norris to depart for charge next week.
Progress farmers market grain in Graham and bring home seeds while truck farming is forecast to yield well. Eliasville adventurers report fish along Clear Fork with several eight to ten pounders. School events include a play Old Maids Club with music and a Six Little Ducks performance. Local Institute attendance waned due to bad weather but lunch on the grounds pleased attendees. Community talks by Rev Chunn and board member Jordan on politeness and school work are noted. Weather and illness affect plans as residents await spring rains and court summons continue. Dixie signs off.
Sunday school attendance remained small. Local families welcomed a healthy baby and a recovering infant. Various residents visited relatives, with several noting hospitalities, church events, and mild winter weather. Community health is good and talk centers on incubator settings and upcoming sermons by Elder Fisher.
Cloudy spell with rain and snow gave way to sunshine. Mary Martin, severely ill with pneumonia, showed signs of recovery. B I Scott and Roy Brittain returned from Post Texas. Bettie Scott of Graham visited her aunts, the Misses Scott. Benders attended the Old Maids Convention in Eliasville Friday night and praised the program. Mr and Mrs O A McBrayer visited Mrs E M Braddock Sunday.
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