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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
5
What Shall I Give For Christmas provides guidance from Parsons Souders Shopping Centre. The page urges considerate gift choices to honor friends and avoid neglect, promising wholesome suggestions to inspire thoughtful selections for a lasting remembrance this Christmas.
A sale touts handkerchiefs as delightful gifts with collections described as filmy lace and spider web like. Women’s handkerchiefs range from 10 to 2 dollars. men’s from 15 to 75 cents. girls’ and boys’ from 5 to 25 cents. Main Floor.
The Gift a la Supreme Rug fanciers will admire a superb stock of authentic Oriental rugs. The Kawam exhibit this week features numerous beautiful pieces and the Parsons-Souders rug collection stands out in West Virginia for its variety. Every rug is genuine and priced in strict relation to value.
A Christmas gift idea promotes Community Silver Plate as enduring and tasteful. It highlights affordable chests and small sets with engravings available, noting its stamped approval by society hosts and the option to buy six teaspoons for a small price.
The daintiest neckwear for women in wonderful variety with fine organdy nets laces and white broadcloth boxed in dainty sets. Special 25 and 50 cents on Main Floor Front.
A Foot Note describes a steady stream of footwear at the Main Floor Shoe Store. The first item is a hand turned plain toe laced boot in Cruiser Grey priced at $10.00 with no perforations. The second boot features ivory tops and quarters, covered heels, Ko-Ko Brown vamp, also priced at $10.00.
A bustling shop offers fine china and dinner services in varied price ranges. The feature items appeal to housewives buying gifts and to men selecting valued keepsakes, with prices from 3.90 to hundred dollars for special dinner services and tableware in rich, exquisite designs.
An ad promotes luxurious Italian silk and Kayser undergarments for women. It highlights silk vests and union suits, envelope chemises, and Niagara Maid jersey bloomers and vests with prices from 1.50 to 4.00. Available in white or flesh, all sizes, at the Main Floor store.
Affordable gloves in several styles including Vallieur French Kid Gloves priced at $2.00 to $2.50. Derby gloves in black and white, two clasp design,Muskatere washable kid at $2.50, White Doeskin two button style at $2.25, English Walking Gloves in Cruiser Grey $1.75. Main Floor listings.
Important Meeting of the Woman's Missionary Circle at First Baptist to hear a playlet "The Voices of the Women" directed by Mrs W H Taylor with Miss Velma Hayhurst taking charge. Dancing classes and Christmas dance patronesses noted. Bazaar and social events announced with hostesses and performers. Various residents listed as attending, visiting, or traveling for meetings, dances, and business.
Announced stock includes Velvettand Axminster remnants priced near 98 and 120 dollars. The listing notes limited quantities and quick sale prospects, with Lown des urged to act fast.
A dessert recipe advises dissolving one envelope gelatine in a pint of milk with cold water and sugar. Heat with milk and cocoa, add gelatine, bring to boil, then cool. Stir in chopped nuts and raisins when set enough, then serve with whipped cream.
The Baltimore cattle market lists prices for calves and veals by weight and quality, with heavy calves, small calves, and light veal priced per head or per pound. Lambs and sheep show a firm market with choice and fair grades, while beef cattle quote several weight classes and prices for steers, oxen, bulls, and cows.
Entomologist C H Hadley Jr of Pennsylvania State College says seventeen year locusts will swarm next summer across Pennsylvania and spread into Maryland Ohio Massachusetts West Virginia and New Jersey with West Virginia among states to entertain the insects. He warns of vegetation damage wherever they appear. Meanwhile Stern Fairmont Coal prepares to open a mine near Wyatt with 300 acres to develop and 800 tons daily capacity. Pittsburgh University plans to exclude some graduate students starting next year, affecting the college of dentistry.
A note from Smithy’s Restaurant on Pike Street highlights fresh fish options and new offerings. The menu includes Little Neck Clams Oysters in shell or can, with a mention of a tie fish and other novel items.
Notice to creditors and claimants of William R. Smith estate in Morrison County West Virginia. Hearing set January 15 1917 at 9 AM in Union National Bank Building Clarkburg to present debts and proofs under Chapter 87 Code. Welch Campings to continue Welch-Smith Electrical business at 22 South Third Streets with price adjustments noted.
A vintage ad urges shoppers to gift loved ones with stylish clothing items from a dress salon. It promotes velour coats and fashionable gowns priced at 25 dollars, emphasizing personal touch and the joy of giving.
A Christmas toy store on the third floor invites children and guardians to explore. Families ride the Express to Toyland as animals, cars, fire trucks, ships, and automatic toys fill counters. Shoppers are urged to see everything before leaving and Santa may bring a five dollar toy.
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