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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
5
A scrambled diverse snippet describes a store flood of merchandise with phrases about reserve stocks opened for a new day of old and new friends. It mentions neckwear fancy boxes pajamas bath robes slippers and various prices and promotional urgency. The text reflects a 20th century retail sale atmosphere with promotional rhetoric and fragmented lines.
Fragmentary OCR text describes handkerchief selections and pricing. Mentions women’s block letters or medallions, men’s items priced 60¢ 90¢ and $1.50 per six in boxes, with emphasis on assortments and availability. No clear event or location identified.
A Silk Petticoat In a Holly Box priced at 1.95 leads a line of new gifts including 200 silk pieces with Kelly Greens American Beauty blues and various hues. Also offered are luxurious blanket robes in assorted colors for 8.00 and a range of prices from 2.50 to 6.00.
Fancy McCallum’s best dollar grade silk stockings offered in black. Sizes 8 to 14 are available in the box for reduced price.
A compact ad promotes Thermos bottles as a practical, refreshing gift for fathers. It notes cold water benefits on awakening and touts Thermos products with prices such as 1.50 and 3 dollars, alongside carat labels and premium options.
The new ad emphasizes safety as a guiding principle for Parsons-Souders Women's Clothing. It notes customers can buy coats and suits at substantial savings, with examples showing coats and suits marked down from higher prices, highlighting value and affordability for the holiday season.
A local notice announces a sale of 29 tailored women suits in sizes 38 through 44. Prices are cut to 9.50 from regular 14.50 21.50 and 25 lines, with stock to clear. Industry terms suggest clearance pricing aimed at women shoppers this midweek event.
A merry widow tournament began at the Goro alleys Monday and runs to December 24. Twenty five cent entry, weekly scores published daily, with prizes for top teams and a 1140+ duckpin score. Last week’s standings include Williams, Swarts, Davidson, and Johnson among top bowlers. Marriage licenses issued to listed couples. local bowlers continue to compete at Wislp Hall.
Police Officer James Simms was taken to Kessler hospital Saturday night with fan attack injuries, his condition improving after two days of illness. He is expected to recover within days. A notice orders freight shipments to Mannington and intermediate points to be delivered by 9 am and to Fairview by 10:50 am with reservations from 9 am to 1 pm.
Clarksburg social items describe a wedding reception with gifts and speeches, a candy sale at Miss Johnson Carr's millinery store, and community announcements. Behavior of attendees and local club activities are noted along with a spelling bee and church society gathering in the town’s social calendar.
Readable fragments describe a Chester church event and a court matter with unclear names. It mentions L Moore from the Brethren church, a chemical accident likely with acid, and a population figure of 15,411 vs 10,000 for Staten Island area.
Notice announces a town meeting to nominate a candidate for mayor on December 18, 1913 at 7:00 PM. Attendees will discuss electing a town official and preparing a campaign slate for the upcoming municipal vote.
Two defendants appeared in police court and were found unable to pay fines. Both were released after the hearing.
Notice from J D Bassel acting as executor requests creditors to settle estate of At I Maselden and to place Christmas candy orders with Wells Haymaker Co by December 18. The firm urges customers to submit orders promptly to ensure supply and notes Christmas folders priced at one dollar each.
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