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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
5
Bracketella announces a July clearance sale with 105 dresses for women and young women in cool morning frocks, porch wear, and afternoon outfits. Prices are low yet tasteful, with sizes up to 42 and bundles like 37 dresses for 4.90, 26 dresses for 5.90, and 42 dresses for 8.90. Store hours end at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Wednesday sale features centerpieces with new shapes in crystal and hand painted glass. Ornamental birds bees and butterflies priced 25¢. Old Hickory baskets $1.00, cut glass baskets $1.50, jardiniers $1.00 to $9.00.
The report covers local marriages and lodge activities. William Stine and his bride were wed at the home of Edward Wilby with King, pastor, officiating. the couple will reside in Akron Ohio. Alby G Nutter married Behe RB in Good Hope, set to live in Good Hope. Stonewall council installed officers for the year with Mollie Wanda as junior past noble and Laura Frown as councilor, Inez Hendersnny as glee councilor, Flora Martins as assistant councilor, Ada Glens as secretary, Lennie Holts as solvting secretary, and several others named. Installers included George Laons Sayer and Kent Wiseman, followed by refreshments hosted by the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
Miasey Eugena and Irene Kenney travel to Webster Springs for a vacation. Parkersburg business visitors include Allender Je Caldwell and T. J. Dough. Others from Morgantown Wheeling Parkersburg Martinsburg Huntington and Wheeling are in town for business or seasonal visits.
Of interest to women a vintage cake recipe outlines mixing butter and sugar, beating eggs, adding salt and milk, then flour and cream of tartar, followed by berry lox and tangy flavor notes, reflecting home kitchen guidance of the era.
An article warns of an infantile paralysis epidemic sweeping the country. It urges cleanliness, screen all houses, isolate early symptoms in children under five, notify health authorities, and prepare medical staff for outbreak response despite New York City’s noted unpreparedness.
The Ten Mile district board met at Wrintel to review delivery problems and appoint committee members for the year. J W Johnson Leonidas Foley Ir Anh and W F Morewith and JH Campbell toured all school buildings. Johnson lent his car for the trip covering roughly forty miles. They praised clean, intact rural schools like Jacob’s Run No 12 and Williams No 7, urged repairs where needed, and warned of property damage from vandalism. The article laments neglect of other buildings and calls for better facilities, noting the impact of schooling on community heritage and future professions.
Description of women’s handbags with soft pressed leathers in dark natural shades including rustic green and Russian tan. Odd shapes and trimmings feature changeable stripes and silks with a mirror and purse. Prices range from $2.00 to $6.25.
Unpacked for summer frocks for vacations. Lightweight white and light shaded Marquisette fabrics feature stripes and floral patterns in 86 and 40 inch widths. Also Silverbloom fabrics in plain and stripes in gold blue gray at 54 inches, priced $1.00 per yard.
The piece notes importance of hats and shoes with stylish caps and smart footwear. It lists various cap styles from straight brimmed to ornate urbans and toques, with trims and decorations. Prices for hats range from 3.00 to 6.00 dollars, bathing shoes priced at 26e, 50 cents, and 1.00.
New hats of Milan and velvet garments arrive for the season. Women will find Leghorns Milans and dark summer dresses trimmed with velvet wings and field towers. Prices range from 3.00 to 47.50.
An exploration of the bond between cats and people contrasts affection with cruelty. The piece argues cats bring comfort while some owners abandon them, creating neighborhood concerns about disease and safety. It urges responsible pet care and warns against summertime desertion of cats.
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