Parsons Souders ad proclaims unique country-store stance in 1914
In April 1914 Parsons Souders promotes its store as distinct in the country trade, praising a long tradition of customer service and independence. The ad touts a subscription offer for AZINE with new fashion ideas, patterns, and a sale on a 12-month package plus a coupon redeemable for patterns, highlighting early 20th century retail marketing.
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East Beale
Whith
Pep
Tts
Parsons-Souders
Woman Seeks Suit After Mirror Moment in Weston Store
A shopper in a Weston department store samples a suit after tripping, admires a navy angel sleeve model, and asks for a fitting and shipment. The clerk quotes thirty five dollars and highlights the affordable quality of the selection.
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Westen
Which Ever Kind of Underwear a Woman Wants
An old clothing ad notes large varied assortments from Forrest Mills in Clarksburg sold here, featuring women's vests, union suits, pants, lisle vests, silk tape, and new waists. Prices range from 25c to 4.00 with several special offers and sleeve options.
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Forrest Mills
Clarksburg
Women's Union
Welcome Lot of $1.95 Silk Petticoats Offer
A silk petticoat sale announces a prepaid shipment of 100 petticoats for review with no obligation to keep. The maker notes surplus due to lower demand for messaline versus Jersey silk, offering plain and two tone mescaline silks in black and assorted colors, lengths 39 to 44 inches.
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Jersey
Social and Personal Notes from Bridgeport Society Scene
Social and Personal items recount a wedding shower for Charlié Nutter at Industrial, and a tender shower for Mr. and Mrs. George Stephan. Attendees include Lilsh Fleeteter and Cora Wilson among many others. The Epworth chorum group hosted two showers for the Stephans. A surprise party honored Ernest Walden on his 13th birthday. Church and school clubs announce meetings and plans, with numerous visits from local residents and travelers noted.
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Charlié Nutter
Industrial
Mrs. Collet
Joris
Déliciius
Lilsh Fléeteter
Cora Wilson
Pearl Taylor
Sédie Guinn
Margaret Stout
Jenttte Anderson
Carrie
Minnie Jamon
Elisa~ Waldeck
Ora Buffneton
Sarah Jants
Among Scott
Delka Johnston
Edith Nutter
Flora Nutter
Jolliffe
Vansler
Jack~son
Ida Starcher
Bridgeport
Epworth Témeve
Methodist Episcopal
George Stephan
Stéphan
Stephan
C. W Stepnan
Myrtle
Stebel
Alberta Welold
Nellie Fitzhugh
Opal McDonald
Lena Fitzhugh
Christine Young
John Fitzhugh
Abner Stout
McCate Stephan
David Johnson
Stanley Weinfold
Morris Warner
Paul Snests
W. H. Fogleéong
Ernest Walden
Doge Court
Vafioud
Flood control costs split for Sacramento San Joaquin project
Washington April 25—A proofreading error misquoted H Mphrey on California flood works. The state and private parties pay about four fifths of costs. the United States funds roughly one fifth, totaling an estimated 33 million dollars. The plan includes river rectification, debris removal, enlarged channels, and weirs with levees along both rivers.
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Washington, D. C
Honn Witliam J. Mu Phrey
Washingtny State
Sacramento
San Joaquin
California
Unite States
State of California
Suisun Bay
Local society notes from Bridgeport and surroundings
Mrs. EB Edowards visited her daughter in Industrial with Mrs Emmett Simmons. Edowards, Simons, and Harrison families move into recently purchased property from Eager Reed. Delbert Lawson relocates to Weston farm. Miss Mattie Taylor from Fairmont stays with relatives. Mrs Graves visits industrial daughter Mrs Thornburg. Edgar Reed and Frum property residents. Mr and Mrs C W Post at Fairmont parents. Post to Stortgantown on business. Miss Hessie Golden visits Haywood. Grice DeCrott of Ohio Varnish Co presents Chi Namiel demo at Fitzhiel's Storaptodey. Mrs S H Moror critically ill with paralysis. Grayson Taylor visits Middieville relatives. Claude Riley and Haywood relatives guests. A gas well drilled on Ed Hill farm by B A Mann & Co. N J Heyman and Mr Atha of ...
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Bridgeport
EB. J. Edowards
Emmett Simmons
Industrial
John A. Harrison
Eager Reed
Delbert Lawson
Ness Weston
Mattie Taylor
Fairmont
Charles Graves
Ther Daugeter
Wiliam Thornurg
Edgar Reed
Phindelpha Avenue
C. W._ Post
Mr. Post
G. T. Post
Post
Storgantown
Hessie Golden
B. Y. Taylor
Haywood
Grice DeCrott
Ohio Varnish Company
Chi-Namiel
Fitzhiel
H. Morror
Grayson Taylor
Middieville
Mir
Claude Riley
Ed Hill
B. A. Mann and Company
N. J. Heynan
Mr Atha
Trade ad claims remedy for biliousness and constipation
An advertisement from Peru Indiana promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as effective for biliousness and constipation. The copy asserts a past illness and credits the product with relief, urging readers to purchase from dealers.
See Lockwood's Ad on Page P and Names in Fragment
Fragmented OCR reads various names and affiliations including Mrs A W Ieed Adamston guest of Mrs W A McCartney EB F Weekly Chrksbore yes recent business venture Miss Dthd Francis L Te Stickt Wr gad Mrs est Smith Coster Branch Gfrs L L Rogers Un Pa and others, with unclear context.
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P. Danines
A. W. Iteed
Adamston
W. A. McCartney
EB. F
Francis Ah
Est Smith
Coster
L. L. Rogers
UN Pa
Wis
Sts
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AZINE
Total
Beat
Weston
Vantimue
New York
Singapore
Delhi
Domby Bootmaker
Regent St
London
St. Mary's High School Catholic Club
Murray
Carlton Boyles
Mothers” Club
William Garrett
South Ghéstaut Street
Tucsey
TRC
Claiece
W. Ft. Cheivrant
B. H. Collins
Siélear
W. C. Rabbett
Elkins
A. EB. Anderson
Prunty
Cairo
Tea City
Joh Morrison
Parkersburg
Kittle
Patlipp
Grant, Sr
Parkersburo
Waldo
C. B Batson
T. W. ‘Thirlwell
B. S. Shafer
George Custer
Montictlo Addition
Kllary G. Richardson
Baltimore
Sacramento River
Te Nite
Panama Canal
Ois
Partic Iurly
Atlintio Seaboard
Erwin
Peru
Ind
Lockwood
Amicon Commission Company
Commission Merchants
omiviRan
Aam
Hazy Otto
Headquar
W. T. B. Clemm
Wall Paper Store
W. Main St
A. Swell Bed Room
Washington
Palace Furniture & Piano
W. Maim Street
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