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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
5
Clarksburg Mon June sales highlight a wide range of white goods from hosiery and gloves to draperies and china at special prices. The sale area covers parts of five counties reaching about one hundred thousand people with many bargains in dress Salons below regular prices.
A refined sales note from a White Goods store extols its June White Sale focus on quality. It highlights muslin fabrics, sewing, stitching, and trims as key to value, listing items such as Gowns 88¢ to 189, Corset Covers 50¢, Drawers 50¢ to 1.00, Petticoats 50¢ to 1.80, and combination garments 1.79.
Young women seek white shoes this week with summer fashion previews. The collection features high tops, white boots for fit and flair, low shoes, and the Colonial pump with slender lines. Prices range from 4.00 to 9.50 dollars.
During its month of White Sale several fabrics for undermuslin use are offered at special prices. Nainsook and Lyngeloths for infant clothing are highlighted with discounts such as Longeloth at twelve yards for 1.08. Prices listed include Nainsook at 18c and 22c per yard.
About three dozen dresses for children up to six years old offered at special 36c and 75e prices. Some items show wear from handling and may need ironing or rubbing. Local sale highlights the bargain and limited stock.
Mevtine Postponed due to meeting of Young Women's Christian Association and Central Presbyterian church activity. Reports mention marriages, visits, and social events with local clubs, church groups, and residents in Salem, including attendance by Mrs. Souder and others, changes to meeting times, and plans for June gatherings.
A public meeting at Corfed Viverettis Hall featured speakers urging support for school funding and civics education. Attendees included Silay Leht Pintly Rotators Ny patators and local dignitaries as the community discussed reforms and moral improvement. A parade followed with Lions Club marchers and local officials, ending with a luncheon and remarks from Marcus fi. Ribtate and Albert Mar tin. WANTED Parlor maid or chamber maid at Waldo Hotel.
Voters in Clark and Coal districts are urged to back bond issues to fund school improvements. Proponents argue modern facilities will boost morals and attract industry, citing Norwood New Fair Grounds Industrial areas and local plants that have increased taxable wealth and created numerous skilled jobs.
About 1,109 people attended the Limberport memorial service on an afternoon as Rev. Dowman delivered a memorial sermon and Stuart Z Teed secretary of state gave a memorial address. The overflow crowd filled the opera house and then moved to the cemetery during the speaking. Rev Bowman spoke on responsibilities and destiny of the nation while Union soldier Reed delivered remarks.
Norwood park will be open to the public on weekdays and Sundays with free access. An admission will be charged only on special occasions. Visitors are invited to spend Sunday at the park. Gates close each Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Management emphasizes proper conduct and tolerates no disorderly behavior or drunkenness.
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