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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
5
One hundred piece Domestic Dinner Service in B. and H. Limoyese China with feather border offered at 66.00 per net. A pink garland wreath set priced 8.60. Pink water design with gold traced dinner service at 7.50 per wet. A large gold incrustations Preneh Dinner Service valued 166.00 but offered for 90.00.
A dozen dresses in dark colors priced at ten dollars offer real bargains. Shoppers will find sizes and garments on special racks gathered together on the second floor near the elevator.
In Clarksburg a large stock of women’s footwear showcases the newest designs. From gray patent and kid boots to ornate openwork pumps, prices range from 4.00 to 12.00 dollars, with many fashionable options for young women and mature shoppers alike.
Mothers prepare for days ahead with two styles of dresses for girls aged two to six years. One dress features a white pique belt and pink attire. another has a pink or green embroidered yoke with back and front closures. Price $1.50.
Two new travel suits in blue offered in sizes 14 to 20 with extra large women's sizing. Describes weak blue serge fabric, tailored fashion, air trimming, and prices of 20 dollars and 14 dollars. Includes references to Parsons Souders and Clarksbury but text is garbled.
Advance information notes a traveling salesman will hold a sale of men’s jewelry samples this Saturday. Details to follow tomorrow.
A fragment describes items at the White Goods Store on Mali Foon with mentions of silks trimmings and embroidery tools. Prices listed include S100 S200 178 249 and a drawer with a lace and embroidery trimmer. The text hints at summer wear and trimmed garments available for purchase.
The article touts American-made Wilton and Brussels rugs as superior to imported Oriental patterns. It highlights rising costs of imports, compares price points, and notes display of Royal Wilton and Brussels styles in a daylight carpet store on the third floor with several price examples.
Despite wartime strain nineteen members attended the Missionary meeting at St Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted by Mrs HLM Wade in Hartford. The program featured class talks, memorial notes, and a discussion of mission work in Asia and Africa with refreshments served by the hosts. A memorial service and a rehearsal for Eastern Star events were announced with plans for a Friday supper and an afternoon rehearsal for the Ladies Aid Society in the Municipal Hall. The event reflected community solidarity as church groups prepared for upcoming programs and ceremonies.
Repor the Clarksburg Woman's Association of the Maccatwon holding its regular Thursday meeting at 7 0 o'clock in the Irwin building corner of West Pike and Third streets. Several candidates will be cultivated and a large attendance expected at a dance with supper and after class, with other social events and visits by notable local residents noted.
Fragmentary OCR list of people and places including Palemont Bas Orange Mulberry street Mannington Weston and Waldo with unclear relationships and dates. no coherent event or actions discernible.
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