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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
5
Golden Special White skirts priced at two dollars each. The Horrock's Rep fabric features a flared effect with deep yokes and large pearl buttons. Available in waist sizes 22 to 25 for small women, 26 to 30 for regular, and 42 to 26 for large women.
A textile item for children ages 4 to 10 offered as one piece pajamas. Described as practical with double-stitched seams and taped edges. Available in plain white or black and white striped madras at 75 cents.
Read as a promotional note detailing wash material skirts from white linen and pique to gabardine and Indian Head, with prices from 1.00 to 7.50. Highlights include white poplin skirts belted and pocketed at 2.00, described as worth three, and various plain or novelty weaves.
Protexwel is a lightweight durable sanitary waterproof fabric free of rubber gutta-percha parasine or wax. Made from Japanese silk and Seal Island cotton, it is impregnated by a secret process making every fiber waterproof. Garments include Baby Pants Baby Diapers Catch Bib Plain Bib Dri Dress Bib Sanitary Shield and Mattress Protectors.
The Parkersburg wedding of Miss Jeanette Hay Hawksford and James Edwin Watson unfolds at Trinity Episcopal Church with a formal ceremony, orchestral music, and a grand floral setup. Attending relatives include Mrs. Camden and Mrs. Despard, with guests Colonel and Mrs. Hoge among out of town relatives expected.
Invitations issued for Barnes Memorial Baptist church dedication at Northview with services on Sunday June 18 1916 from 10 20 a m to 9 30 p m plus a special Lantern Star meeting at the Masonic Temple. A Watson-Blackford wedding party travels from Fairmont to Parkersburg on a morning trolley and train connections. Al fresco entertainment planned at Christ Church Episcopal quadrangle featuring ice cream cake and strawberries. Mary Chancellor Way hosts guests in Pankersborg in honor of Mina Olio Yate of Clarksburg with theater outing and box supper. West Virginia Educations Association delegates in town for annual convention with local society events and social fundraisers planned. Local business and society figures from Elkins Huntington and nearby towns noted in attendance and visits.
Beans are boiled and seasoned with onions butter parsley and mushrooms then cooled and reheated in a pan. Canned Deana is rinsed and prepared similarly. Large firm bananas are peeled and sliced lengthwise and fried until brown. Serve with bacon or alone as desired. A hotel banquet interrupts Professor Nesey’s presentation in Waldo hotel meeting room.
A fashion note says twelve new navy blue taffeta frocks are on sale now. Prices start at 17 dollars 50 cents. The piece invites young women to choose a cool stylish look to improve appearance.
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