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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
5
A regional ad lists 9x12 feet tapestry rugs made by Alex Smith Sons Carpet Co. with floral and oriental patterns, priced for reception hall and parlor. New spring sale features Fine Axminster carpets at $1.25 to $25 sizes, plus Japanese mats and cotton warp mattings in assorted colors.
Trustworthy high grade articles offered with savings across chafing dishes coffeepots and kettles trays and casseroles. Imported Holland tile trays and crofter designs in copper brass and nickel priced from a few cents to about $15. Thermos bottles lunch boxes and universal bread mixing fireless cookers advertised with modest discounts.
Portable electric and gas lights described in varying styles from cut glass to hand carved brass. Used with gas or electric light, prices range from three to sixty five dollars, offering color, warmth, and cheer for stormy nights.
By using the famous Peerless Tungsten Electric Light Globe you save 25 to 40 percent of power. Prices here are a fourth lower than usual. 25 Watt 50c, 40 Watt 55c, 50 Watt 75c, 100 Watt $1.10, 16 power Carbon Lamps 20c each.
Inverted or upright gas mantles and gloves offered by S. Co. Special Economies. Wood fiber mantles priced 15c, commonly 25c elsewhere. Inverted lights feature many designs from 30c to 2.00. The Solar Baby gas lights for porches affected by wind or storm, 2.
A social gathering at Mrs. Bayard Gleason home featured bridge at four tables with sixteen guests including Mrs Philip Steptoe and Mrs Fleming Howell. The Adams Township Gleaners met with 23 members, 13 new recruits, planning a bake sale April 27 and supper May 10. Elks to host social at Miss Home Tuesday. Mrs John W Parker named committee chair.
Public sale announced for G W Southern & Sons Nursery on Elk Creek near New Fair Ground Street Clarkburg West Virginia. Sale date April 26 1912 begins with miscellaneous farm items including cows and hogs plows wagons harnesses and farm gear. Terms cash under 5 and under, over 15 months with interest and approved security. Marcus Ly Riblett noted visiting from Lumberport.
The popular Bijou play house shows a three reel production adapted from Thackery's Vanity Pair. Critics hail it as Vitagraph's greatest picture yet. The Bijou, always scouting for hits, sent the film to Clarkebure with limited showings today and tonight only. Admission five cents. Don’t miss this bill.
Fragmentary text references an event tonight at a venue with unclear names and dates. Details are unreadable, offering minimal concrete facts beyond an implied gathering or performance and a partial title.
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