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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
5
Glarksburg on February 22 features Parsons-Souders House Furnishing Store selling the new Duplex Fireless Cook Stove. It claims to cook all meals with a half hour gas burner and hot discs sealed in the cooker, preventing burning or undercooking and finishing cooking for the day.
The display highlights carpets offered at reduced prices. Wilton and superior grades range from $1.26 to $3.60 per yard, with Aeminator and body Brussels options priced $1.75 to $2.25. The Kawam Oriental Rugs feature Persian designs for dining, library, and sitting rooms attracting visitors to the third floor exhibition.
There is a deal of satisfaction in this New Home offer. A high grade sewing machine of improved style with ball bearing drive wheel and Bedlock securing the head. A Shuttle Ejector allows easy needle removal. Head aligns when the top table leaf is lifted into place. Rotary Vibrator and chain stitch enable sewing diverse materials without adjustments. Woodwork is new and built for lasting service. Prices range from 28 to 60 dollars.
The Arbutus hints at changing weather as winter gives way to spring and prompts a new coat collection. The ad promises a wide range of fashionable coats in tailored, sport, and dressy styles, in attractive fabrics and colors, at moderate prices from $7.40 upward.
Alb the lovely new shades and black and dark street colors suit net gowns or dresses with sheared tops on rubber bands. Glove fastening and distributing the goods without punching the waist. Price five dollars.
A local shop promotes spring corsets in multiple French Brocade styles priced from 1.50 to 6.00. American brassieres are available at 0.50 to 1.50. The store highlights private fittings as a service and notes Easter wardrobe preparations.
Women’s New French Kid Skin Gloves Ready with fit and finish noted. Coloma Gloves for Spring come in light gray gray deep cream tans white and black with two clasps and over seam stitching.
Clarksburg society column details Owl society events at Irwin Hall including a smoker and new drill team. Notices mention Mrs Koblegard and Miss Lillie Koblegard hosting a reception from 3 to 5 PM Monday February 29 at their home on East Malin Street. Miss Mallett and Kennedy school faculty toured Imperial Ice Cream Company facilities, with refreshments provided. A dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Hamy B Curtin honored Judge and Mrs R F Raymond of Newton, Mass, with multiple guests listed. The piece also mentions Marie Heynolis, Julia Flaherty returning from Littleton visit, and a guest list for a formal dinner.
An ad explores a wide range of silks and fabrics for spring gowns. It highlights crepe faille, chiffon, satin and crepe de chine in multiple colors and patterns, with prices per yard and notes on width. The listing emphasizes fashion-forward textures, broad color palettes, and specific names like silk faille and crepe de chine. It markets fabrics suitable for dresses, undergarments, and drapery, aiming to attract buyers with variety and value.
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