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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
5
Patrons watch a live window display highlighting the Big Four vacuums The Dunsley Premier Twin Santo and The Victor priced from five to thirty five dollars. The event promotes economical fashion with fall suits priced at 10 13 75 18 78 and 21 50 as Our Woman's Clothing Store emphasizes value and quality over cheapening.
Advertises cotton crepe kimonos in pink blue lavender and black trimmed with Persian ribbon at 1.00. Also promotes Pelee slips in blue pink or white messaline, silk messaline petticoats at 1.95, and sheer Nuainsook combos with lace trim priced 1.00 to 1.25.
A new Drapery Store opens on Basement 1 inviting shoppers to browse curtains and fall winter drapery staff. The ad promises helpful staff and a timely invitation to explore the latest window treatments.
Madam seeks a pleasing material for her fall gown with dark afternoon shades and light evening tints. Charmeuse silks offered at $2 a yard compare to $2.50 elsewhere, with best silk and a rich satin face. Width of material is 36 inches.
A woman finds worry-free styling with a selection of dainty lingerie waists this week. Fine batiste or lawn fabrics with lace trim in high or low neck designs, long or short sleeves. Prices start as low as $1 to 1.83.
Lucille manufacturers roll out six autumn corset designs suited for all figures from large to slender. Some feature girdle tops or low busts, aimed at brides and fashion conscious buyers. Prices range from 1 to 4 dollars.
The catalog introduces women’s shoes priced at 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 with a black patent metal boot at 3.00. Calf skin high tops previously not under 4 are now available, plus black and tan options in several finishes. Twenty models to choose from at the three price points.
A local ad promotes Linen Crash frocks at 3.25 with simple embroidery trims and short sleeves. Lingerie Dresses priced at 5 feature eyelet and lace work. Other dresses priced 1 to 2 include ginghams and linens for morning wear. White Linene Skirts listed at 1, White Serge Skirts at 2.50 and Suits at 10, all offered as final-clean stock.
Mrs. W Davis hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilconbure from 8 to 10 pm. Refreshments were served as mothers and guests mingled, while a noted attendee praised the event’s congenial atmosphere and community spirit.
The issue reports engagements and wedding plans for Miss Claire Clifford and Mr Marcus Bond with a September solemnization and a Wheeling residence. It also notes Eagles picnic planning in Clarksburg with a committee and venue options, plus Neghborhood Club gathering at Mrs Gilbert Sears's home with fancy work and charity refreshments.
The ceremony took place at seven o a clock in the presence of a few friends. Rev Felix Strove officiated at St Paul Memorial Episcopal church. Guests included Miss Helen Fitewater of Delaware and others from Philadelphia Corpus Christi. The event was followed by a porch party hosted by Miss Mabel Lynch and Miss Hertha Lynch at their Hornar avenue home. Other visitors were Miss Martha Copita Effie Copita and Mingon Nettle Mary Billott.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent baldness with Newbro's Herpicide. It claims dandruff causes hair loss, promises that killing the scalp germ will stop shedding, and notes money-back refunds. Readers can order via Detroit, Michigan based Paysone-Sanders Co and receive a free booklet.
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