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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1913
Page
5
Daily crowds fill the spacious floors where wide aisles and open spaces ensure comfort for visitors. The article notes the building allows free movement, preventing crowding and offering room for patrons while praising the design and courtesy extended to ladies.
Mrs Cox announces Miss Tierney will visit by phone, letter, and in person to promote new studies. She notes two large classes daily and reports several familiar faces not yet reached. Lessons are free with no strings attached.
A catalog notes another batch of Astrachan coats in rich silken fabric resembling Persian lamb fur. High side fastenings and lavish lining described. Prices listed as 50, 25, 30, 35, 88 and dollars.
A promotional notice declares a 20 percent discount on all table linens and napkins this month. The entire stock is reduced from 50 cents to $2.00 per yard to 40 cents to $1.60, with napkins adjusted accordingly for the shrewd shopper.
About forty trimmed hats priced 8.50 to 10.00 now cut to 1.00 to 5.00. Fifty untrimmed hats from 1.50 to 5.00 to be closed at half price. Feathers ornaments vel vets plushies finale costs. Mrs Sturm will select first hats during westward visit shown by Columbus Cleveland and Chicago milliners.
An advertisement touts winter clothing savings with coats suits dresses and skirts at golden prices offered once yearly in January. It invites shoppers to take advantage of truly choice garments and seasonal economies.
Readable notice describes tailored suits priced at 1 instead of 15 with blue and black serges and satin lining. Highlights new length coats and skirts, good tailoring and fit, alterations free. Also lists men and women’s wear in serge black and blue with two year satin guarantee and alterations free.
Mrs A J Lodge hosted Baptist Missionary ladies with exercises and new member welcomes. Miss Parr entertained guests at Linden Avenue with Paula Chase and Katharine King assisting. floral decor featured emilax and pink roses. Holiday ball at Moman Rail honored college girls with dance, music by Cadenza Orchestra, and about 100 attendees. Local clubs held meetings at Cantom Clarksburg and the Waldo hotel with varied programs and receptions.
A vintage advertisement promotes Gascarets as a gentle cleansing tonic. It claims to purify the stomach remove undigested and fermenting food and bile, relieve constipation and gas, and aid the liver. The copy targets men women and children and pitches quick relief at 20 cents a bottle.
A community notice urges residents of St Pauls Church area to attend a bid meeting at 7240, with calls for newly elected officers and upcoming year plans.
Fragmentary read shows a note about a Presbyterian social at Croton Nor Shape street area, inviting Miss Mac Conrull to entertain with a January meeting of secular sewing group activities. Names and places are partly garbled but indicate a social gathering after afternoon events and a local address on Maple avenue.
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