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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
15
Qur goods are priced to sell quickly with the idea that the nimble six-pence is better than the slow shilling. Double quick selling in some lines due to rebuilding operations now going on both night and day.
The Kayser Silk Glove line offers a complete range for warm weather needs from delicate embroidered shades to strictly tailored street wear and heavier informal country styles. Prices run from 30 cents to $1.75.
Several trunks bags and suit cases priced to cut costs by twenty percent. Steamer trunks from five dollars and twenty cents dress trunks from six dollars. Three quarter trunks from six seventy five with sizes available and savings up to nine dollars. Parsons-Souders dress trunk noted at sixteen dollars down from twenty. Large assortment of bags and ice crushers offered with various capacities.
Social and personal news note events in Morgantown and nearby areas. The United Brethren church at Adamston hosts an ice cream social on Thursday evening on the school lawn inviting all. Other items include club meetings, crochet work updates, and notices of local society and alumni activities.
A city report notes the Parson s Souders Company visit on Wednesday. ex mayor Will B Cole returns from Mable business. Several residents and officials travel to Charleston for a state educators meeting and to attend a funeral in Parkersburg. Local court notices announce a July 1915 decree enforcement and probate actions led by Commissioner Conaway.
A fragment notes female polls as usual with Williams Manufacturing props Cleveland, sold by ILP Burke in Clarksburg. The terse item mentions distribution channels and sellers without clear context or event details.
Advert shows Jergens Rose and Geranium scented soaps along with glycerine violet peroxide and Castile varieties. Colgate Cashmere Bouquet also offered in three sizes. Williams and Catgate powders in 15¢ cans. Lehn and Fink River line in flesh or white at 25¢ with Brown Dixie Blossoms Jes Trailing Arbutus and Violet Simplicity also 25¢.
A incident yesterday caused by a plumber tilting a steam pipe led to dry rust staining boys wash suits laid out on a table. The garments, ages 2 1 2 to 6 years, are listed with price ranges from 62 1 2 to $2 50 for the damaged items.
Six styles are offered in two price points, $4.90 and $5.90. Brands are new to the market today, with three items per brand. Sellers praise ease of sale and note limited availability for these garments.
A sales item notes prices at one dollar per pair and cites limited stock in small sizes as the first reason. A second motive is moving conditions, with the snippet hinting at clearance and urgency.
A sales notice promises Oxfords pumps and slippers in tan patent and dull leathers with nine pairs of white canvas button boots. The sale begins first thing in the morning with only 50 pairs available and early customers get first choice.
Special sale offer on a shipment of Kimenos and negligees with prices reflecting substantial discounts. Many tussle pieces marked at about one third of value and economy noted in the collection. Cotton crepes and summer silks advertised from 95 cents to 14.90 with various crepe de Chine options listed.
A historic recipe details scalloped shad with lobster, layering fish and bread crumbs in a deep baking dish, alternating with milk and cream, seasoned with pepper and salt, finished with grated English cheese. Bake until filled and serve in the dish or wrapped for travel.
The annual memorial exercises of Adelphi Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be held Sunday from 10 to 11 oclock at the Episcopal church. Rev D will deliver the address and Odd Fellows are urged to meet at the Judge’s home. Members of Canton Non Partaris are to assemble at the In Zellows balliet in dress uniform with sword.
A fragmentary OCR item references a notice involving the State of West Virginia and past due matters. No clear actions, dates, or parties are readable beyond the jurisdiction.
A city groceries ad promises “everything you could wish for” in fruits vegetables and other quality goods. The delivery system is described as among the best in the city and customers are urged to place orders for reliable service.
Attractive silk blouses offered at 1.95 with a satin striped design and long sleeves. The advertisement touts a limited run of 100 pieces in a bold sale, highlighting a high value per yard and a fashionable wide collar opening.
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