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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1914
Page
5
A Parsons Souders travel column urges women to buy spring and summer wear now to avoid looking out of season. It notes winter weather jitters, promotes hats as distinct items, and assures shoppers no two hats are identical. Hats priced from five to fifteen dollars with various colors and materials.
A Clarksburg retailer declares long standing policy against pressuring customers and highlights a broad Spring assortment of outer apparel. New serge navy models for summer are showcased with imported copy styles in the 25 to 35 dollar range and others from 14.50 to 55.00, with 48 suits available.
The item highlights Roman Stripe ribbons and girdles with trims for collars cuffs and dresses. Three ribbon grades priced 35c 65c and 75c plus Roman Stripe Silks and moire silks in several yardage prices and crushable taffetas for trimming in various novelty patterns.
Tailored options target the 40 size and over female figure with plain and semi plain styles suited to rotund figures. Emphasizes conservative frills avoided and presents suits in black blue and French grey priced at 14 50 20 00 and 25 00.
This April sale offers standard vacuum cleaners discounted to 7.50 from 10, plus lambs wool brushes, radiator and refrigerator brushes, dusting brushes, and O Cedar mops at 1 to 1.50. A range of baskets, wringers, boards, and Jardinieres are priced from fractions to several dollars, with nickel and white enamel wares highlighted as cheaper options.
Percy Synn announces the Elks entertain committee will present Further Down East at a social hosted by Grafton Elks on Monday night May 4 in Grafton. The play, written and staged by A. J. Smith, will be the second local presentation praised as brilliant and unlike anything previously attempted.
Washington April 27 government ownership of railroads is urged as a necessary sequence if the Interstate Commerce Commission refuses to permit an advance in freight rates or to provide additional net revenues to railroads. George F Patterson general counsel of the Pennsylvania opened the argument for the railroads.
Five cent per barrel reduction announced by pipeline officials in the Oklahoma Kansas oil fields. This is the fifth cut this month bringing price to eighty cents. Excessive production in new Oklahoma home pools cited as reason for continued reductions.
Copies were sent to all West Virginia congressional members after a Clarkburg meeting of oil operators and producers. The resolution cites unexplained crude oil price cuts and asks for steps to probe possible violations of anti trust laws.
Dr. M. M. Carrick, credited with stopping a cerebro-spinal meningitis outbreak in the southwest, completed a sanitary survey and reforms in 161 cities and towns across Texas and Oklahoma. He reports the disease cost 1,500 lives and notes he resides in Dallas, Texas.
Latin American diplomats report practical assurance from Huerta allies that mediation may succeed. European powers show sympathy toward settlement, boosting U S officials’ confidence. In Vera Cruz area, navy aviators report no American troops or Mexican forces seen. one burned site found and railroad breaks noted near the city. Roger Bacon centenary likely honored in England with a new statue planned for this decade.
Inside the House that Jack Built chronicles two young couples furnishing their homes in a conversation style. It features photographs of the actual houses, rooms, and furnishings and an appendix with complete prices.
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