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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
5
The Parsons-Souders store in Clarksburg announces a January 1917 white sale targeting women. Emphasizing value in fabric and fit, the ad claims rising costs and stock replenishment, with many undermuslins and related items priced 10 to 25 percent below regular stock. Sale begins Tuesday at 9 o clock.
A drapery store on the third floor launches a special Tuesday sale of curtain scrims at 17c a yard. The collection includes heavy cord and voile weaves with hemstitched and drawn work edges in cream white and ecru, offering values averaging half more than usual.
Women eager for new waist styles rush to Welworth Blouses on the Second Floor as four fresh Wirthmor designs debut tomorrow morning. The event promises holiday excitement with two new blouse styles and Welworth Blouses priced at $2.00.
A sale offers 34 tailored suits and 39 dresses at 14 dollars each on the Second Floor Salons. Dark coats in greens browns and midnight blues appeal to young women. New low prices of 15 and 25 dollars also mentioned with many sizes available.
Parsonage wedding reported from the First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev W B King officiating. Newlyweds Wade Ede and Myrtle Tompkins return from Detroit for their honeymoon with Wade’s parents. Community notices include engagements, showers, and social visits in Parkerburg and vicinity.
The College Girls Sewing Club enjoyed a 3 pm Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Misses Mary and Rebecca Rubi. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Hart of Charleston and Miss Florence Downs of New Haven. A pleasant Friday dinner followed at 6 pm hosted by Mrs Nanole Gong vin for Mr and Mrs John Mcteod of Pittsburgh with eight guests seated. A surprise party Friday night at Noctid Street for Mrs C F SiGrumbine drew a large group of friends.
Fragmentary text mentions Grambine Nome dressed as men and women of Atty years ago with attendance and a moat en joyable evening. Details are damaged and uncertain.
State Senator elect Gohen Arnold of Buckhannon is noted as a prominent city visitor. Frances Siers and others from Mount Lake Park Maryland, Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania, and Bristol attend social gatherings. Residents from Weston Fairmont and Glen Falls also seen visiting and staying with local hosts Mary Eien Henry Mrs Paul Horner Louise Chance Camden Sommers and others.
The New Royal Society announces the Spring 1917 package arrivals featuring waists saques nightgowns baby dresses gaps boys suits and over a hundred other useful and ornamental items. Main Floor East Arcade.
A glove retailer pitches French Lamb skin gloves white embroidered backs black over seam stitches in black two clasp style priced at 1.65. The ad stresses satisfaction beyond price and claims to source the best gloves from foreign and American manufacturers.
Eight inch cut glass bowls on basement floor sold tomorrow for 1.50 each. Special includes a lot of eight inch bowls described as attractive and decorative for table use. Limited quantity at the basement floor sale.
Special offers feature nickel plated carafes at 2.98 and 12 piece sets in basements display. Large out size stockings from Burgom Hosiery Mills in grey with extra long sizing priced at 25 cents. Items promoted for sewing tables and desks with convenient water access and comfortable wear.
Dec 20 report from Copenhagen notes the first Jewish club opened with no address by the American minister. Dr Mauricay Francia Thodu and Dr Bean spoke at the opening, praising a future for young Jews in the United States.
A Swiss city favors metallic filament lamps for street lighting citing eye comfort and pleasing appearance. The district authorities weigh taste and urban ambiance in selecting lamps.
Fragmented OCR notes refer to salmon eggs for Maine and West Coast use, with mentions of Alaska may be sources. Text includes garbled references to transport costs and quantities, unclear dates or agencies. The readable pieces indicate planned distribution of salmon eggs between regions.
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