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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notes praise a store’s work and guests crowd the scene. The text hints at a keynote stressing usefulness over selfishness, suggesting that learning business by practical effort will shape the future success of Parsonns-Souders.
Christmas handkerchiefs offer a range of embroidered and silk pieces from Ireland and France. Prices include 25c to $2.00 per item, with French initial handkerchiefs, and women’s initial sets. children’s handkerchiefs appear in boxes for Christmas with extensive variety.
The passage highlights usefulness in education, in supplying and buying merchandise, in proper service, and in correcting all mistakes including our own. It reads as a call for practical benefits from educational work and reliable commerce within the community.
Advertises new winter boots in patent leather dull calfskin and bright velour leather with feather or cloth quarters. Notes two new lace boots, one with black cloth tops and the other dull black patent, offered as matched pairs.
Giftable neckwear is praised for daintiness and smart style. New York houses unveil the latest winter collars cuffs lacings and lace embroideries with many varieties and prices from 50c to $8.00 and up to $150 for select Georgette crepe pieces.
Christmas week shoppers browse a vast selection of china cut glass art ware centerpieces cushion covers and ribbons as store shelves fill with lamps Egyptian pottery and oriental imports. The basement entrépot offers a bustling, cheerful scene with Copper brass nickelware and bronze items and a Sheffield Coffee Urn priced at 65.00. The store reports doubled Chinese goods sales and a growing festive mood as customers quietly prepare lists and enjoy the season.
A notice proclaims twenty five male shoe shine spots exist in Clarksburg while women lack a dedicated shiner. A basement parlor offering free shoe shines to women from Saturday morning through Friday night aims to introduce a women only service and will charge 5 cents thereafter.
A long social page notes the Ladies' Aid Society meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church with Christmas bazaar plans and a wedding reception to follow. Invitations go out for Miss Mary Watson Sipe and Arthur Koontz’s December Fairmont ceremony in West Virginia, with a reception for relatives and close friends.
Administrator invites all persons with claims against the estate of Bridget Callahan to present their claims by the undersigned, Arles Acreete, administrator of the estate. The notice outlines processes for filing and acknowledges indebtedness.
Bargains drive shoppers as store repurposes surplus woolens into outfits. Young women find tailored suits and coats in sizes from regular to extended ranges, with prices from 14.50 to 25.00. Store emphasizes quality fabrics like broadcloth and corduroy and highlights new arrivals and color options.
An advertisement describes a pussy willow taffeta blouse with thin silk stripes and turnback cuffs as a stylish, affordable option. It touts a plain silk blouse, mercerized cotton waists, and a plain negligee, highlighting Wirthmor stock and special prices around $1.00 to $2.00.
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