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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
5
A notice notes new blouses priced at five dollars in the Clarksburg store window. An oil painting titled Fleeing from the Storm by Mrs. T G Meredith of Fairmont is admired in the window display.
In an unusual arrangement two New York waist makers cooperate to offer 144 waists in fifty styles at a $5 price tag. The sale targets women in Larksburg with spring 1916 dressy blouses at substantial reductions from regular prices.
A local sale offers women several affordable suits and coats from a French room collection. Prices span $15 to $65 with multiple color and material options, including broadcloth velvet diagonals and fur trimming. The offer highlights twenty seven suits at steep discounts and coats priced around $19.00.
Thrifty shoppers are urged to buy vacation trunks and bags now to save. Indestructo Steamer trunks, Dresser trunks, and Wardrobe trunks are offered at 20 percent off, with sale prices ranging from 12 to 37 and a half dollars. Hand bags and tan cowhide suit cases are priced from four to twenty dollars and seven to fourteen dollars respectively, for nine to eighteen dollar grades.
Silk stockings in Dove Gray to match slippers priced at $1.00. Fresh pink pair suited to white, blue, Nile green, or matching frocks at $1.00. Gordon Silk stockings, high quality, in assorted colors at $1.00. New Vassar Silk Stocking offered at $1.26 in flesh, sky blue, Dove gray, taupe, black and white.
Two new styles added for practical everyday wear suitable for early spring days. Gray novelty mixtures, three-quarter length with raglan sleeves, loose flaring lines, priced at 15 dollars each. A guaranteed saving of 6 dollars and 50 cents per coat from regular maker prices.
A crystal case on the second floor displays washable dresses for girls ages six to fourteen. Parsons-Souders Standard dresses priced at $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00 in striped and plaid patterns.
Feinberg chosen as social head for the lodge initiations and a February 22 social. Easter Star banquet at Masonic temple with visiting dignitaries. Mothers Club hosts meeting stressing inclusivity and devotion. Knights of Columbus open house with entertainment and a Morley piano recital announced featuring Frederick Morley and Charles Washburn. complimentary entertainment and social gatherings noted along with community notices and upcoming programs.
A notice from Mrs James W Bull of New Mar m addresses cleaning delicate lace and white fabrics for Wednesday, inviting residents to bring items for care. The card also expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death of a husband Heaton.
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