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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
5
Pars ons Souders Gating Inc advertises a sale with curtains draperies and upholstery reduced 20 percent, refrigerators 10 percent, hammocks and breezers 20 percent, all dinner sets imported and domestic 20 percent, fancy china and cut glass 33 1 3 percent, baskets and boilers 20 percent, clothes hampers 20 percent. Also mentions stock clearance due to rebuilding and spring goods ending soon.
A fragmentary Old Spartan story recalls a Persian king’s army seeking passage and the reply to “let them consider.” The piece then asserts resolve with three maxims: march on, pursue constant improvement, and build a Clarksburg store as good as Pittsburgh’s. The closing line likens a running stream to constant motion, attributed to Parson-Louders Co. with a Saturday date.
West aisle showcases 2,000 new waists and fabric offerings in ly priced crepe de chine laces voiles organdies linens and cottons. Key groups include embroidered organdies at 1.03 and sample waists at 90 cents with many inexpensive cotton styles. Another section features crepe de chine waists at 1.95 with strong workmanship. Additional items range from 1 to 7.50.
Shoes today include Women white canvas pumps with ivory soles and buckles priced at 4.00. Children white canvas slippers with soft turn soles and ankle straps in various sizes priced around 1.25 to 2.50. Buster Brown Oxfords for boys offered in patent or dull leather with four button pattern and round toe, sizes 9 to 12, priced at 2.00 to 2.50.
An advertisement touts summer hosiery with two toned boot effects and flesh color tops. It highlights combinations of colored stripes and plain boots with fancy stripes in black and white, silk from toe to top, sizes 8 to 10, price 1.50 a pair.
Advertises fabric discounts for 36 inch Gabardines at 50 cents per yard 36 inch Palm Beach Cloth for 50 cents 40 inch Seed Voiles at 35 cents and 40 inch splash Voiles at 35 cents per yard, offering low prices on domestic materials.
Homes update decor as curtain designers meet rising demand with a wide range of draperies. Manufacturers promise affordable options from 2c 20c to 100 dollars, including portieres and valances. Discounts claim 20 percent off on white cream arab Duchess and Renaissance styles, with prices from low to high and wholesale nets and scrim options.
Social and personal notes from Parson and Souders detail a surprise party for Joseph Cork at his Adams home with gifts and refreshments, plus a gathering hosted by Mrs A D Gilbert in Lovelock with a decorated table and many attendees. Marriage news notes the wedding of Patrick Odell and Martha Floyd at First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage in West Milford.
A jumble of names shows residents and visitors from Buckhannon Sutton Parkersburg Wheeling Huntington Detroit and Weston transacting business and staying at Hotel Gore or visiting relatives. Governor Gafield attended Keyser exercises. Societal notes mention fashion trends with faded blue outfits and navy silk ensembles for formal and informal events.
A description notes a white embroidered dress with faded blue trim in lingerie and dress styling. The gown features a bolero of faded blue silk and a long faded blue ribbon sash hanging from the waist to the hem, creating a soft, vintage look.
A mass meeting of all those interested in the Young Women's Christian Association work is set for Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The event aims to explain the Association's work and recruit new members. Announcement of the Spring High School has been published with registration cards available at the public library or by writing to the Spring High School, Clarksburg, W7. Early application is advised as room choices depend on registration dates. Plans of the building are on display in the library.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a person connected to the association as chair of the membership committee and reference an assistant secretary of agriculture. The text is incomplete, but suggests roles within a formal organization and governmental department. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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