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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
5
A collection of wash dresses for young women priced $1.75 to $5, originally higher. Styles include linen, tissue cloth, lawn, gingham and white in colors of the season. Sizes 14 to 18 years. Skirts and bust measurements noted.
Advert announces white skirts in multiple price tiers and half price specials. Text highlights various fabrics and styles including pique, welts, cords and linewire like trims, with about fifty skirts remaining in assorted sizes.
Lucille Corsets offered at 1.69 a pair highlight a season sale. Parsons Souders Stores promote specials on luggage and travel trunks with mink furs aid, featuring a 2.50 grade reduced to 1.69 for fall models in all sizes.
Two shoe lots advertised for children include patent and dull kid leather pumps in sizes 8 to 11 and 11 to 12 with sale prices of 1.25 and 1.50. Larger sizes for older girls offered at 1.98 with 2 to 5 sizes.
Long kimono sale features Crepe and Silk options in soft fabrics with lace and trim. Low priced Crepe styles start at $1.75, rising to $4.95 for Silk Kin g, with multiple mid range choices and decorative colors. A bulk selection of $1.00 kimonos is also available, including plan crepe and assorted patterns.
Twenty ladies can choose Velvet Pumps in sizes 214 and 3 with the new price of 1.69 dollars. The article notes these Black Velvet Pumps as among the most comfortable summer shoes, highlighting disposal reduction as a selling point.
A local sale extends into Friday featuring reduced prices on coats suits dresses and skirts. Shoppers may find discounts across multiple departments with limited stock and seasonal selections highlighted by the store.
A listing markets 100 girls and junior dresses in sizes 11 13 15 and 17 with various prints and colors. Dresses priced at 1 3 1 50 5 and 1 75 dollars, described as season’s best and a treat for quick buyers.
The Christian Temperance Union hosts an Oratories program at Mount Clare Church on Friday August 9 at 8 PM with admission 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children ages 6 to 15. Rev J W Dawson leads prayers and readings while local musicians perform a Victrola concert and a parade of vocal quartets and bands. The event aims for a large turnout from Cumberland and nearby communities.
In convention Gilmer county approved the renomination of William Howard Taft and James Sherman for president and vice president. They pledged enthusiastic support and endorsed the national platform and Taft administration. Also notes taxation reforms and mentions state candidates and local visitors.
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