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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
5
Parsons Souders gears up for the Great Stores of Household Goods sale on Base Place. Newcomers and locals are urged to visit Clark burg homes as stock is replenished with extra special prices before closing Saturday night.
Thousands of odd pieces of china and glassware fill tables at low prices. A large shipment from a leading glass cutter arrives this week with rates one fifth under regular. Sugar and cream sets, compotes, bowls, punch bowls and teapots priced from modest amounts to thirty dollars, all first class goods with further reductions this week.
In a bold sale the store slashes prices on China Open stock dinner sets and hotel restaurant ware. About 10 000 pieces include open stock and fancy china assortments as end of sale nears.
Wood cut suits sold at fifteen dollars feature hand tailoring and inside shaping for lasting fit. Made from black and ink blue cat serge with fast dye colors and genuine yarn dye linings. Coats measure eighty two inches. fall advance styles include a new skirt model. Available for women sizes 32 through 48 regular and 38 1/2 to 55 odd, plus misses sizes 14 to 20 and junior 11 to 17.
An advertisement for children's drawers at 10 cents a pair touts superior muslin quality and full cuts from ages 2 to 12. It pledges best value, features ruffled or tucked edges, and notes first installment of a season contract. Also promotes girls' bloomers at 39 cents and extra full designs from Wish's Children’s Store.
Attractive white lingerie frocks in embroidered and lace styles offered in grades of $5, $7.50, $10 and $12.50. Dresses are fresh from boxes in sizes for Misses and Ladies up to 40 chest, perfectly made and fashionable for any woman.
A reader praises the value and craftsmanship of house dresses offered at a dollar, highlighting their quality as exceptional compared to cost. The remark frames the dresses as a strong, commendable bargain.
The display spotlights lawn, gingham, madras and pebeale fabrics with high and low neck options. Patterns and rich colorings echo higher priced dresses. Available in women’s and junior sizes, the collection aims to tempt shoppers with quality at value.
New linen dust coats for autos and travel described as ready to wear over dresses or suits. Ten tailored models feature buttoned neck options raglan or tailored sleeves and large pockets. Prices range from 2 to 16 50 with exceptional styles at 3 5 and 6 50.
The sale offers linen dresses and suits at ten dollars each, with a constant turnover as fresh stock replaces sold items. Shoppers flock to the display, noting the unprecedented value and wide selection, while the store emphasizes the limited time and the extraordinary discounts.
Edna Judge of Gratton engaged to Luther Morris of Washington DC set for Thursday afternoon. Guests celebrated with multiple showers and a party hosted at Judge home with pink and white decor. Grafton Sentinel notes wedding plans with St Augustine’s School 1910 graduates attending. Invitations extended for Miss Clara Swager event with Eva Bartlett card luncheon and progressive euchre. Gypsy ball by Hungarian Benefit Society gathers 500 attendees, funds exceed 200 dollars for lodge, with thanks to Consolidation Coal Company. Birthday dinner for 22nd at Rockport home. bridgeport marriage of Walter Bartlett and Gertrude Austin noted. missionary tea planned at First Methodist Episcopal and bazaar by St Pauls Juvenile Missionary Society. L E 3 Ladies Club and card party scheduled in Clarksburg area.
The report covers Bryan facing a hostile crowd as Parker cheers outnumber his supporters. Delegates from West Virginia remain allied with Bryan, others join galleries in applause, while Bryan shows frustration at waning influence. George Brage departs for Charleston to settle there.
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