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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
5
In Clarksburg on December 9 the Parsons-Souders centre announces a Christmas Savings event with Kawam Oriental Bugs. On December 15 banks will pay out over two hundred thousand dollars from Christmas Saving Funds to about twenty thousand people. The store will cash every check for its face value with no obligation.
Store opens this evening with a fur sale offering a wide variety of options. Women and men seek fur collars muff sets and full coats in mink, Hudson seal, sable and fox among others while selections remain available until closing time.
The hair goods demonstration and sale, previously on the main floor center section, has been relocated to the millinery parlors on the second floor for convenience and privacy during fittings. The move follows strong patron support and the event’s growing popularity.
New dinner sets offered at modest prices include a 100 piece English potter design in garlands and wreaths priced at 30 and a 100 piece Limoges French design in white and gold at 79. A second 100 piece Leeds Spray design lists at 50 and a 100 piece Blue Bird pattern set is offered at 15.00 set out in the basement sale.
Women flood the market for seal plush coats as mills struggle to meet demand and supply tightens. The shop highlights two new full length models with belted fronts and high capes, priced at 25 to 29.50 dollars, plus additional coats from 19.50 to 41.00 and Sik Velour de Nord styles 25 to 65 dollars.
Multiple lots of warm blankets offered at different prices. Wool content ranges from 80 to 90 percent with cotton warp. sizes include double bed. Special grades cited as long-wearing physician favorite. Prices listed from 3.98 to 6.50 per pair or per blanket.
The Corset Fro-la-set is advertised as a straight tailoring and soft gown friendly undergarment. Available in Coutille with dainty brooch, priced from 5.00 to 10.00. Expert fitters will ensure correct figure lines.
Advertises silver plated knives forks spoons and flat silver items at moderate prices with free engraving. Urges immediate purchase to avoid lack during Christmas meals and suggests the gift is suitable for wives. Basement Floor location noted.
The Miriam Chapter of the Central Presbyterian church met at Mrs Mortimer W Smiths home to discuss Cuba and customs. The Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held its December meeting in Union Bank Building with tea served. Delphian and other groups announced meetings and papers. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Richard T Lowndes in New York, Mrs Harry T Wilson in town, and several professionals from nearby cities visiting or transacting business.
Mason arrives from Mannington while J F Getty of Elkins visits the city on business. The brief note confirms presence of two named individuals in town for official or commercial purposes.
A Farm and Home note explains hemstitching with a sewing machine to mimic handwork. It describes drawing threads, folding and basting the edge, loosening tension, stitching along the hem, removing basting, and pulling the edge to the drawn threads to finish. It highlights speed and neat finishes for children's clothing.
A memorial note from MiR and MRS WH McNEMAR honors a beloved family member, describing a lasting vacancy in the home. The brief tribute expresses enduring love and loss.
A federal council on family life told the quadrennial meeting that one marriage in ten in this county is broken by divorce, with higher rates in some states. The commission links rising divorce to women entering industry and urges church led instruction and educational measures to strengthen marriage as a societal framework. It notes many dissolutions come after long marriages, not quick separations, and cites common law marriages in twenty three states.
The article stresses passenger safety and comfort as the first consideration for the Baltimore and Olio railroad. It notes that social violations by civil officers or clergy lack witnesses, are condemned, and reform is seen as more needed than laws declaring unions null. The piece frames a broad United States concern.
Joyful morning scenes unfold as families view locomotives boats cars and acrobatic toys. The immense Christmas display fills the Third floor Toyland with bright shows and windows inviting all to explore and bring their children to the new holiday celebration.
The Kawam Exhibit of fine Oriental rugs opens today in a carpet store with Mr. Kawam present. Aimed at lovers of authentic floor coverings, the sale features Shermanshahs, Royal Sarouks, Royal Persian Sarouks, and a wide array of Bijir, Mossoul, Kazackie, and other rugs at low retail values.
A circular from J M Davis vice president of operation and maintenance urges conductors and train staff to be courteous and helpful. It asks them to inform passengers of delays and arrivals, assist elderly and disabled travelers, announce station names clearly, and explain transfers and baggage matters. The note mentions plans for improved equipment and a new hotel in New York with a 15 million dollar cost, alongside broader increases in abrasive material usage in the U S in 1915.
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