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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
5
In Clarksburg on July 13 the Parsons Souders Agency advertises New Ideal Patferme store hours closing at 6 30 PM. The retailer pledges low prices and dependable service, claiming growing business from thrifty customers who value quality merchandise and fair policies.
A vintage market note outlines scarce white dress linens and rising interest with grades listed. Items include 86 inch French dress linen, 46 inch ramie weave dress linen, coats and skirts fabrics, Abineh Trish dress linen at 1.00 yard, 36 inch round thread linen for summer wear, 82 inch linen sheeting. Prices appear high for the era with several yardage options noted.
The notice advertises a summer dress sale at 105 Tasteful Fashions on the second floor salons. Dresses priced at 4.90 6.90 and 7.90 from formerly 5 to 10 dollars. Samples and wardrobe cases are mentioned as taken from the crystal wardrobe.
An 8 to 14 year old size muslin draw gown is advertised with lace and ribbon trim. A second similar item for ages 2 to 8 years is offered at 26 cents. The note assures mothers there is little need to fret over a sewing machine with these low prices on children’s items.
An advertisement highlights affordable muslin knee length garments for children ages one to twelve, noting fine finish with three tucks and a snug knee fit. It cites strong sales and emphasizes special 10 cent pricing and quality fit for young wearers.
OCIAL AND PERSONAL notes list Queen Esther Chapter No 11 Eastern Star meeting at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the Mastic temple West Pike street. All members urged to be present. Also for Bets in society items, Mildred Liddle daughter of H.G. Biddle and Mary Budde married Frank T Moore at First Methodist Episcopal Church with a Canada honeymoon to follow. Moore is son of the late insurer and ex city leader. The Triangle Club to meet at First Methodist church with social following.详
Miss Catherine Phillips of Pall Tilger Mass Circle meets to discuss Hone Missions and Mduction as a Women’s Mission Gift of the First Baptist church. Attending hostesses include Mrs GC Allen Mrs John Harbert Mrs M E Lucas Mrs Lloyd Garrest Miss Frances Peterson and Mrs Ten Watkins. A Has End Sewing Circuit meeting at Miss Mary Moran’s on Gust Pike Street featured fancy work and light refreshments with several musical numbers promised for a Friday concert at the Harris Presbyterian church with M rs Morris Propper of Philadelphia singing solos and readings by Susin Gordon daughter of Mayor G H Gorsom. Jessie Renshaw will sing and Ivey EBI Tirmior will speak. Tickets at Sturm and Wilson’s.
Mrs Benjamin R Hluckford returns from Fairmont to visit her parents Colonel and Mrs Henry Haymond and Dr Ernest Duncan in West Mala rat. Several prominent residents including Monroe C Kindelberger deputy state fire marshal Earl Reynolds J F Marsh Charles B Linger G Fallix Houston Goff Young and I WV Mobler visit the city or stay at local hotels and cottages for July and August noting travels from Mount Luke Park Suffolk Parsonsville Jane Lew and Charleston with mentions of state officials and local families.
A brief note suggests making a serving tray by removing wood buttons and painting a center with Che Snidels by the owner. It recommends Old English or Rotian style letters and mentions Chandalle by unclear spelling.
Mothers preparing for visitors lack time to sew undergarments. Princess Slips offered in Longe Cloth and Nainsook with lace and ribbon trim for ages two to fourteen. Prices range from 60 to 74 cents and 1 dollar.
A quirky local notice details cheap items and improvised cooling tips. It lists prices like £6.00 and $25.00 for appliances and containers, mentions using a thermos with cold water to keep things cool, and hints at basement floor storage and odd beverages. Several lines reference a variety of household items and prices, with a casual, vendor-like tone.
The first genuine German lace import lands in New York after six months, shipped from Germany and now available in linen edges and insertions. The laces come in widths from half an inch to three inches, offered at a yard price. The narrator notes these are superior to prior stock.
One of the problems in selecting fashion merchandise is to be sure a particular style will be acceptable with the trade. We missed it on white organdy and voile waists in short sleeves. We had about eighteen dozen carefully selected smartest summer styles, and you will find them in the bargain center basement floor at 75 each.
There is a constant coming and going of neckwear and collars. The things you see today will be gone tomorrow, only to be replaced with entirely new things. Other neckwear novelties up to 2.00 each.
An ad announces new styles of brassieres and bust conformers to sell at Werat Shan Second Floor. The copy promises unusual appearance and extraordinary value to attract shoppers.
A storefront promotes a new line of corsets with front lacing designs and private fittings. Prices range from $1.00 to $6.00, with claims of superior tailoring and figure shaping to reflect current fashion trends.
A catalog style notice details a sale of white tub skirts priced at $2. The lot includes two new sizes and assorted regular stock skirts, many sold down to only ones and twos, forming a notable collection at the two dollar price.
A broad plea argues women should mobilize to help feed and supply troops, citing Florence Nightingale and the need for skilled civilian cooks. It urges hiring and training women for procurement and distribution, criticizing waste and mismanagement, and calling for government action to utilize women’s expertise.
GRAFTON group forms committee led by Jidge Ira E. Robinson to consult with the state committee on locating the Republican state headquarters. MARTINSBURG reports undramatic tensions over local trade regulations with Edward Hays the cited driver in custody. MARTINSBURG notes pastor A. Ne Park, named Navy chaplain among 300 applicants, to report to Norfolk. MARTINSBURG item lists Morley’s popularity and a help-wanted ad by Imperial Cream Oa at Glen Elk seeking two steady men for day and one for night work.
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