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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
5
The article argues women often lack a definite suit idea and praises expert advice in selecting a suit. It stresses that in their stores every customer can find the right fit, asserting a woman cannot get a wrong suit where staff tailor choices to the customer.
Two January specials offer all wool serge suits at $15 and $20 with high quality materials and plain tailoring. Black or blue serge coats and matching skirts are silk lined and richly finished, offered in regular and odd misses and juniors sizes with new color tints.
The advertisement announces a final sale of $4.95 serge dresses and $10 values for women and young ladies. It notes prior plans for January sales, confirms limited stock, and lists colors and sizes with emphasis on early purchasers for January and February amid cold weather.
A continuation of the dress sale after a trip from Magerstown to Clarksburg offers 16 or 18 size Misses the chance to pick from 38 remaining samples. Any model can be ordered in other sizes and colors. Prices range from 4 to 20 dollars instead of 5 to 25. Fabrics include serges whipcords bedford cords eponge bengaline and more.
A Baltimore Street host hosted a large mixed group Monday evening with various games and refreshments. Crystal Cafe manager Frank Nixon entertained the Crystal duck pin team at his restaurant, promising strong second-half performance. Triangle Club plans a Holtman Hall dance with Cadenza orchestra, while Bellefield Club invited guests for an Hoffman Hall event.
A reader extols Grape-Nuts and Postum as life changing, describing how the cereal and cream provide nourishment for a hardworking family. The letter cites improved appetite and strength, crediting a friend’s suggestion and a brief testimonial from a Battle Creek advertiser.
An old ad promotes Nostelola Balm for colds, group and sore throat, claiming instant relief by applying to nostrils chest throat and feet. The piece also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and lists several local residents and social notices including weddings and club meetings at Fairmont.
Thursday evening the fast End Sewing Circle will be entertained by Miss Frances Gloeckner in her home on Second street.
A fragment notes Saturday fame of the Grotto Statinel and a basketball clash at Grafton on Friday night between the Scholastics, hinting at a notable local sports moment.
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