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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
21
One day sale on Thursday June 10 offers 142 pairs of low shoes and pumps in sizes 2 to 4 1/2. Sorosis Krippendorf Dittman and other high grade makes reduced from 250 3 50 to 50 cents per pair. Shoes displayed on aisle tables with no fitting or exchanges.
A local store touts its tight stock of women’s clothing and prime selections. The ad urges shoppers to look their best and meet demand with top quality apparel.
Prices and sizes listed for Alaska items include 0.8 quart and 4 am sizes with cost ranges from 1.00 to 4.00, and dollar values 7.25 to 5.00, noting North Pole 17 and related quantities. The record cites varying grades and price bands for different product lines.
More than two thousand waists offered at steep discounts in a lively sale. Crepe de Chine, lace, voile, organdie and cotton fabrics feature semi tailored and fancy styles with multiple sleeve options. Highlights include embroidered organises and dotted Swiss at $1.05, white and maize crepe at $1.95, and all silk striped blouses at $1.40.
A newspaper ad promotes women's cotton crepe gowns priced at one dollar with six styles available in white plain and trimmed options. It claims compared values of up to 1.39 and 1.50 and notes sizes 16 and 17 plus lace trim options and floral borders.
A local ad promotes the reinforced Vador hammock available in various grades from $1.50 to $7.50. It highlights comfort under shade trees or porches with a stretch-on hammock at 20 percent discount, suggesting a relaxed outdoor rest.
Curtains Drapers and Upholstery items are offered at 20 to 25 percent discounts. White Cream Arab fabrics include scrims nets tapestry silks madras and portieres. Yard and pair prices drop from common ranges to as low as 20 cents per yard and 1.00 per pair in a broad assortment.
Prices drop one third due to large inventories. The note mentions reductions in fancy glass stocks, including cut glass, with no items reserved. Preparations referenced for changes on Basement Fire.
Social and personal notes recount affairs at homes of the Whiddons in Kerns Avenue hosting a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Whiddon before moving to Parkersburg. The Wallace Merry Circle Crochet Club hosted a handkerchief shower for President Mrs Raymond Harbert. Various clubs plan meetings and fundraisers, including a lawn fete for the Woman's Civic Club and a strawberry and ice cream festival hosted by St. Mark's Lutheran parish. Members attend Daughters of the American Revolution events, and local business and social figures are noted in brief society items.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a May 1915 decree from Harrison County Circuit Court. The text references women’s interests, appearances, and a circulatory line, with scattered food preparation phrases about cheese and a warm dish. The garbled passage lacks clear events or outcomes.
An old newspaper ad promotes a corset maker Phe Spirelta Corsets located at 208 Prunty Buildings Bel, offering stylish and comfortable garments in 1827 style.
Linoleum remnants advertised with yardage and inlaid patterns. The notice lists range of widths and prices per yard and notes lengths and remnant quantities.
Fragmented OCR text references a time and place for attendance or receipt of a commissioner notice. Details are garbled and entities are not identifiable. Reads as an incomplete legal or official notice with missing names and specifics.
Fragmentary OCR reads a sale item for white cotton Huck fabric 18x36 inches and a discussion of quantities and prices. No clear event date or full product details available.
A fragmented OCR item references a figure labeled as commissioner and counsel Fox in a case or filing. Names and roles appear unclear with missing details, hindering precise context or actions described.
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