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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
5
Parsons Souders' All Busy Sales at P. Store feature twelve tailored linen suits at five dollars, including dark blue natural oyster and tan. Linen dresses in natural light blue white and other colors at five dollars. Women dresses and fabrics priced well below previous amounts with wide size ranges. House of Fashions, 1st Floor.
Cream serge suits in plain and striped styles with plain or fancy tailoring priced at 10, 25, and 35 dollars. Fifteen cream serge skirts offered in plain and black pinstripe at about 5 dollars, reduced to 2.50. Cream Serge Peter Thompson regulation dresses trimmed in red and blue listed at 5 dollars for the 10 dollar gowns and 7.50 for the 15 dollar gowns.
Bargain sale offers 53 white dresses in lingerie voiles batistes laces and embroideries. Dresses priced at 4.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 13.50 15.00 with 19 at 10 and two at 15. A final selection at 3.75 each available Tuesday at 9 am in sizes 34 to 42 and 14 to 18.
A splendid collection of about forty dresses for junior girls aged 13 to 17 offered at half price. New, washable materials in various patterns and colors, originally $2.25 to $6.50 now $1.12 to $3.25.
Women find three raincoat styles good value for their prices. An English Rep Coat sells for 35 with rubber lining, and two other options at 10 and 15 dollars. The coats feature soft grayish tan outside, plaid lining, regular sleeves, and a roomy cut.
In our main Floor Women's Shoe Store we unveil Fall Boots and Shoes priced from 2 to Ho. Fall and Winter styles include Domby English bench-made shoes at 4 equal to many 5 items, with new toe shapes and heels. Kid skin and patent leather options in black or tan, including 16 button boots at 3.50.
Announcement reports the marriage of Mr Waltman Vallacey to Miss Casale Hagel Toothman at the Adamston Methodist Episcopalian parish with the Rev A M Hammond performing the ceremony. It notes the bride’s and groom’s families and their ties to Parkersburg and Shinaaton, and mentions a linked local event of the Ancient Order of Hibernians planning a state convention with a Sunday gathering at Centennial Hall.
Cleveland dispatch reports Gheirman Gareld of the Ohio Progressive party says a Columbus-sent story claiming the Progressive convention would meet August 26 and 27 is incorrect and not confirmed by party officials.
Chicago traders report mixed gains as September wheat closes at A8 percent, corn up 69 percent, and oats up 12 percent amid market volatility. Prices reflect supply shifts and harvest prospects across Illinois and surrounding regions.
Washington rumor says President Nas has not decided on signing the Panama cabal bill in its present form. The Rev. L S Peters will occupy the pulpit at the First Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning and evening. Dr. C Dale King absent due to his son's accident. J Edward Payne visits Miss Mary Showalter in Parkersburg. Mrs HB Cottrill and daughter return from Atlantic City. Ray Coalton visits Mr and Mrs H Gordon on Locust Street. Mr and Mrs J A Windom back from Fairmont to see daughter Mrs HS Anawalt.
The record shows cereals up 1.7 percent in production but value up 79.8 percent, hay and forage production up 23 percent with value rising 102 percent, and cotton production up 11.7 percent with value beyond motor. The analysis estimates total crop value by applying 1899 average unit values to 1900 quantities where data allow.
Payroll figures show Phim Sheet And Tiiplate Company employees were paid weekly, with a three week period totaling about 85 thousand dollars. The document notes Saturday work and aggregate wage amounts in round figures.
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