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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
5
A storefront declares its creed of uniform goods and scientific gauging of consumer wants. The advertisement pledges honest methods, thorough study of fashion, and lowest prices within fair business practices to earn customers’ confidence and patronage.
The article describes Medici Pyrus and Medici frills including rufflings, chemisettes and collars in sheer voile and lace. It highlights plaited Medici frills standing around the back of the neck and front vest styling, with prices from 25 to 50 cents, seen first at the neckwear counter.
A new lot of emerald green petticoats goes on sale at 1.95. Stock features bright greens including all shades except American pene. Offer emphasizes value for buyers who previously paid higher prices for silk. Limited stock expected to sell quickly.
Week Tempting Bar offers in the Shoe Department Bargain Table include 50 pairs Children's Slippers mostly laced Oxfords at 50c and 54 pairs Ladies Oxfords black and tan in small sizes marked down from $1.50 to $3.00. Sorosis make advertised with reduced prices. Small sizes in black or tan and white low cuts offered at $1.50. White Can-...
A catalog note lists permanent low prices on toilet waters face powders bath and talcum toothpaste and brushes. The item line emphasizes ongoing discounts across cosmetic and personal care products. It reads like a classified promotion from a department store or period ad.
Social notes from Clarksburg and nearby towns recount a Gregory's Run family reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. JW Gerrard with many relatives attending from Clariconburg O'Neil and Sardis. Other gatherings include Verletta Siegler's sixteenth birthday party in Pittsburg Press style and Mrs. Mary Ladwig's seventy fourth birthday feast at West Milford with family from Lost Creek West Milford and West Millora. A small informal gathering hosted by Mrs. ETS Haymond featured guests from Parkersburg Baltimore Oakmont Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with an auction bridge game concluding the event.
Mrs Nellie Neville of Schenectady reports severe scalp itching lasting a year. After trying remedies with no relief she used Saxo Salve, applying for two weeks, and claims her scalp is cured with no return of symptoms. She also praises Saxo Salve for burns and offers a money back guarantee.
Return from Camp describes a river camp on the German farm near Jan Lew with fishing and ground hogs and young rabbits, with Ella and Cora Gisman and others as guests. Banquet for Virgil J. Highland planned at Waldo hotel to honor his service on the state public service commission. Mrs. Potter of Baltimore to be hosted by Mrs. Curtin at Mulberry Street dinner.
The United Woolen Mills Company plans to open its 12th store in Bluefield West Virginia around August 1 at 18 West Pike Street. The firm started in Parkersburg in 1902 and now operates 12 tailoring shops across Ohio and West Virginia with locations in Parkersburg Huntington Wheeling Cincinnati Columbus Zanesville Marietta Middletown and Bluefield.
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