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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
5
Citizens urge improvement in roads sidewalks and schools as Clarksburg rapid growth draws national attention. They advocate a commission form of government and a modern municipal system to help the city reach a 50 thousand population target within the decade.
Linen and cotton handkerchiefs arrive from New York importers to Parsons Souders Handkerchief Shop. Plain hemstitched, sheer and medium linen options priced from 60 cents to 9 dollars a dozen for women and from 60 cents to 600 dollars a dozen for men. Embroidered pieces feature many styles at 5 to 50 cents and up. Initial monogram service advertised with abundant assortments.
In Clarksburg shows of Royal Wilton Rugs and other floor coverings at bargain prices. Axminster and Velvet Rugs listed at $21.50 to $30.00, Genuine Body Brussels $25.00, Tapestry $16.50 to $45.00. An Oriental Rug exhibit hints at easy purchase options and a basement-floor carpet store leads with Mr. Kawan from New York demonstrating.
Luxurious Ural Astrachan coats in silk and worsted materials resembling Persian lamb fur. Full length, plain styling with a wide front, silk ornament fastener, fully lined with skin liner. Prices listed at 21.50, 25.00, 30.00 and 35.00.
There is nothing so beautiful warm and cheery as a genuine India Blanket or two Women prize them as home decoration They are useful for couch covers draperies throws and more Grand assortments of the genuine Capps Jim Blankets priced each plus tax.
Oak tan boots arrive in three styles with medium to long heels and flexible soles. Footwear aims to keep feet warm and dry, offering easy cleaning with soap and water and high water resistance.
A lively novelty show features cry babies that can sing and imitate real babies. Sue and Tim Buck Teo lead acts with college contestants, each entry priced at $1.50, with prizes for dressed or undressed babies and celluloid Disque items ranging from 10c to $1.
Women seeking good coats and suits should note a clearance offering about 150 garments today priced at 15 and 25 dollars. These items would normally be worth from 21 50 to 40 dollars, reflecting a final clearance.
Mrs Stith and other ministers hosted a waricon reception with about 300 attendees. The Temperance Union program at Methodist Protestant church featured readings, prayers, and songs. Five tables of euchre at Mrs William F Alexander’s home, with prizes and souvenirs for guests. Christmas bazaar at First Presbyterian church raised funds for repairs. Delicious oyster supper served by Central Christian church youth class.
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