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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
25
Clarksburg notices brisk holiday scene as Christmas nears with shoppers in town. An evening sky view at 5 30 recalls shorter days and rising spirits while stores open for Christmas.
There is a wide range of china on sale including plates in 10c 25c 50c and higher priced sets up to $1.50. The outlet buys imports to cut middleman profits, offering many holiday gift items such as statuary vases cake sets bowls trays and decorative accessories.
A promotion touts flash lights for boys with prices from 98c to 1.40. It urges education on electrical devices and the labor saving benefits of electricity. The message claims flash lights prevent groping in the dark, are safe, simple, and inexpensive, and that every boy needs one.
A local offer highlights a wide Silk Hosiery selection with novelties imported and priced to undercut rivals. Items include Lat prlev black and white stockings at $1.00 to $1.50, Kayser Dutinol black bill stock, and Italian Kayser wilt stockings in black and colors from $2.00 to $4.60, plus ParsonsSouders fine white mockings.
The ad promotes Kayser’s silk underwear harvested from Italian silk, highlighting pink or white pieces in plain and embroidered styles. Prices range from $1.50 to $4.00 with combinations at $3.50 and $4.00, presented as timely wartime offerings in festive boxes.
A wide assortment of boudoir caps from 25 cents to 3.00 dollars is advertised. The selection features lace, Crepe de Chine, nets, Georgette crepe, spangled nets, and lace and ribbon trims. At least fifty distinct styles are offered, described as the most varied collection yet.
The piece portrays the father as the year round Santa figure who finances the holiday needs. It notes his quiet sacrifice and reluctance to be well paid, urging generosity to others while acknowledging his wish for simple gifts men buy for themselves.
A local ad promotes traveling bags and suitcases as substantial gifts for Christmas and year round appreciation. It highlights models from Black Walrus Seal calfskin and other leathers by makers Henry Likely and Indestructo, with prices from 5 to 50 dollars including Country Club Gladstone Panama models and trunks in a wide range.
An early 20th century catalog note highlights a broad Christmas neckwear assortment. Imported silk ties priced 2c to 1.00, gloves from Adjera and Mocha at 1.25 to 2.00, ribbed cotton and wool underwear, silk and lisle stockings, and combination sets with handkerchiefs and neckwear in gift boxes.
Regular Queen Esther chapter No 11 meeting to be held at the Masonic temple at 7:30 PM. Mrs Clyde M Crist to entertain Friday afternoon at her North Chestnut Street home. Bona Field Circle to meet Thursday evening at First Methodist Episcopal church. Queen Esthers to join the meeting. Mrs Le Wayman Ogden to present South Ameries Christmas Late. A Christmas sale of fancy work and baked goods set for St Pauls Methodist at DeForest millinery store West Main Street starting Friday morning and continuing Saturday. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Artie Dye at their Folsom home before their move to Reader West Virginia. List of attendees included Fardinault Crocker McCray McNutt Williams Bulligan and others.
The ParsonSouders Company won a listing of names including Mrs. Tucker Mrs. McCrady Mrs. Arters Mrs. Warfield and many others. A marriage announcement features Frances Marie Smours and Herman Frederick Reinke wed in Cumberland Maryland and plan to reside in Granite City Illinois. Another wedding, J M Brand and Jonnie Lee Jones, is noted with Rev W B King officiating at the First Methodist Episcopal church. A Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs Philly Steptoe occurs in Martland with warm decor and a Christmas tea at the Brasante temple hosted by Mrs Frank Grove and Mrs Victor Gilpin. A community Christmas bazaar is announced by St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church women for Friday at De Forrest millinery parlors.
Samuel R Hoatley returned from Cleveland where he attended New York Life Insurance matters. Various visitors from Fairmont Parkersburg and Pittsburgh called or were guests of local residents, while a dessert recipe and instructions for vanilla custard were included.
A fragment of a historical recipe lists ingredients for a nut pudding. It mentions yolk preparation with sugar, flour, baking powder, and walnuts, indicating a step in mixing and incorporating ingredients for a baked dessert. The text is garbled but preserves the gist of a nutty pudding formation.
Woman's Day promotes a Christmas sale featuring 100 winter suits from 14.50 to 19.00, 200 coats at 14.50 21.50 and 25, Broadcloth, Hudson Seal fabric for coats, evening gowns, 50 skirts priced around 7.50 to 8.50, and 500 blouse and lace items totaling 1752. The text highlights new shipments and festive winter display in the city.
An ad describing coats made from fur seat fabric with pile pinsh, claiming luxury and comfort. The copy mentions attainable prices around five dollars, noting availability only in limited stock and urging quick purchase.
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