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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
6
The article discusses how women select garments, noting that without a definite idea they rely on store expertise. It argues that a well curated shop will help each customer find the right suit, and asserts that no woman can pick a wrong suit in a store with quality guidance.
Parson-Sou Suit Store advertises January specials on all wool serge women's suits priced at 15 and 20 dollars. Also offers black serge coats and skirts with satin lining, advertised as high quality with tailored fits in regular and odd misses and junior sizes.
Announcement of a final sale on $4.95 Serge dresses with $10 value, available in sizes 14 to 40 in Navy Blue, Blue, Tan, Brown, and Black. The January 5 and February cold months follow, with many customers already purchasing. this is promoted as the last notice of the offer.
Continuing the Madison Spring dress sale, one-fifth off. A limited lot remains with 38 samples in sizes 16 or 18 and 36. Any model can be ordered in other sizes or materials. prices range from 4 to 20 dollars, with choices of serges whipcords bedford cloths Bengaline and more.
A social evening featured varied games and refreshments hosted by Leopard of Battmorn and Frank Wixon of the Crystal Cafe. Attendees included Opal Norman, Adelpha Hilly Lengra Wreeland, Edith Lynn, Kate Sackeon, and Crystal Duck Pin teammates among others. A Night Card Club gathering followed with auction bridge and salad supper at the Thompson residence. The Triangle Club plans a Hoffman's Hall dance with Cadena orchestra and notable patrons. Professor Finly Nott organized a children’s dancing class in Hoffman Fall with local patronesses.
A Southern man recounts his wife’s health improvement after adopting Grape Nuts with cream as a regular breakfast and supper. He credits the product with restoring appetite digestion and overall well being after years of poor stomach function. The endorsement also notes a follow up in a promotional booklet from Postum Company.
An old advertisement touts Nostriola Balm to treat colds croup and sore throat in children by applying balm to nostrils chest throat under arms and feet soles. Claims quick relief and non medical dosage critics note unsafe dosing methods and urge testing the product from a druggist.
Notices advertise Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and local sales. Social items include marriages of Ulysses G Bartholow to Marie White in First Methodist church parsonage, weekly meetings of Ladies' Rite Society and Woman's Auxiliary, and multiple bridge parties and entertainments led by Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Shuttleworth. Continued on page eight.
In Saturday's issue the Grafton Sentinel reviews a Friday night basketball game featuring the Scholastics. The report highlights key plays and the team's performance, noting standout moments and the final outcome.
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