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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
5
June White Sale showcases fresh supplies and big week of selling with a wide display. Snowy gar nents and night gowns featured at 89 cents, crepe gowns at low prices, plus diverse items like combinations, sheet covers, and drawer vanes marked down.
Hundreds of yards of white cotton fabrics including cotton corduroy chambray and voile offered at reduced prices. Prices range from around 20 to 68 cents a yard with various grades and fabrics such as damask crepes and voile. Special price parthats and a wide selection of linens towels and quilts highlighted in a period retail listing.
A two tier sale promises value with $20,000 worth of China, Cut Glass, Artwares, Marble and Brasses at 20 percent discount. Extras offer 25 to 50 percent savings on select items, but nothing spectacular or subpar.
A brief item notes white kid belts priced at 50 cents and describes a variety of belts for Norfolk jackets and suits, plus belts for a white skirt and a soft lingerie blouse.
Numerous parasols priced from 1.59 to 5.00 await shoppers. A vast assortment includes taffetas in all shades with green trimmings, offering many styles from affordable to more elaborate options.
Advertisement notes women s vests priced at 39 cents each, with deal for two at 25 cents. Mentions crochet neck and white cotton options. Indicates mercerized fabric and value emphasis.
A new wash goods shipment arrives just in time for summer wardrobes. Ramie and crash wefts feature in tallored shirts coats and skirts with natural lines and wide options. The collection highlights natural lines including 45 inch and 27 inch widths, plus specialty laces and trims for dressmaking and travel wear.
Wide linen shipment offers 340 yards at 750 inches width in colors Navy Blue Copenhagen Pink Rose Light Blue Oyster and White. Advertised as selling fast with emphasis to come at once. Describes width as unusually wide and quality better than prior similar priced stock.
A local ad promotes Parsons-Souders Shoes with light, good looking options for walking. Featured items include hi tops, oxfords, pumps, tan and black styles, patent leather pumps, two strap styles, and white no-show shoes, with prices ranging from 1.95 to 8.50.
The article describes hats that combine smart tailoring with an undefinable look. Ratine hats feature medium or wide brims and soft crowns. Dressy effects include hemp hats with chiffon or silk trims, delicate posies, and colored velvet. Lingerie and lace hats noted as dainty. Popular prices range from 3 to 10 dollars.
Summer glove essentials listed include short and long chamois finished lisle thread in white natural at 50 cents per pair. Also white natural or pongee gloves at 1 dollar pair. Short chamoisette gloves in white natural 25 cents a pair. Additional items priced 39 and 50 cents.
In June a 20 percent off sale is planned on table linens and napkins. The promotion includes half dollar linens for purchase during the event.
A social note describes the wedding of a Parkersburg teacher daughter to a Pittsburg manufacturer. The bride wore a tan gown and pink bonnet, the maid wore champagne shade, and the couple left by the 7 o clock train for Fyttaburg before a Maine coast honeymoon. A later dinner at 216 East Pike honored Rev James Bird, with attendees listed amid floral decorations and church membership remarks.
Mrs John Moss hosted a cordial afternoon at her Virginia Street home with guests including Mrs Guy Earle Mrs Blair Willison Mrs Max Delgen of New York Mrs John Lloyd of Steubenville and others. The event featured cake and confections on the veranda and a civil program with fancy work as entertainment.
A fragmented notice warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury. It cautions that mercury can damage hearing and nerves and mentions a fake cure advertised by druggists. The misspelled text references Wall's Family Pink and constipation pills as distractions.
Local society items outline forthcoming card parties hosted by Mrs John Stone and Mrs Thompson with afternoon and evening times. A large reception is noted at Mayor Wintertain’s Clay Street home and there is mention of the Hast End Sewing Circle hosting an event Thursday evening.
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