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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
5
36 in silk shirtings offered at 1 dollar per yard. Describes weight as well suited for both men and women wear. White ground with navy and black stripes. Indicates excellent quality and single price.
The demand for double fold 40 inch ratine for suits dresses skirts and trimmings has swamped mills. A new shipment arrives of 40 inch White Ratine, a $1.25 grade, offered at $1 per yard.
A textile item introduces Cordeline a new name for West Pique aimed at young women and junior girls. Candy stripes in pink and white and light blue and white alternate on 29 inch wide fabric priced at 35 cents per yard.
Trish Poplins Sun Proof pattern offers a dress pattern with a sun fading or soap fading replacement promise. Made of selected mercerized 2-ply yarns, 27 inches wide, priced at 25 cents a yard.
Started with 5 000 towels now down to small quantities. Come at once to get the advantage of low prices. Special 14x82 inch cotton Huck a back towels priced at 7e each value 1Ne.
An ad lists cream serges and stripes at 25 cents a yard with five color options including light blue tan lavender navy and black or cream ground. Also offered is plait cream serges double fold at 25 cents per yard.
An ad showcases two 100 piece Austrian dinner sets offered at 38 dollars with a 15.50 price reference. One pattern is a wreath of wild roses with gold tracings, the other a gray border with a pink rose design, noting only a few sets remain.
A retail listing promotes blue dress linens with nine shades from light blue to navy. It notes blue is fashionable this season and discusses which blue complements brunettes or blondes. The ad lists several linen widths and prices and mentions additional colors such as Pink Rose Oyster Tan White Grey Helio Purple.
This week a disposal of 100 Dresses and Suits at $10 each covers fine linens in white and colors. Styles suit morning, afternoon, town, seashore or country use. Previously selling mostly for $15 to $20, some higher.
A catalog of undertype garments highlights a new Japanese embroidered line blending hand and machine work. Prices range from $1 to $3.50, including gowns $1 to $2.25, drawers $1, corset covers $1, skirts $1.75, princess slips $1.75 to $3.50, and combinations $2. The embroidery imitates French needlework with even edgework and secure stitching.
An early fall sale ad from the System Clothing Shop offers women’s suits to order at 28 dollars. It promises fine 435 grades men’s wear serges and new fail models, with awakening done by journeyman tailors and strictly hand work equal to the finest custom made.
Umbrellas priced at 98 cents each from a Baltimore maker. Steel rod Paragon frame, mission handles, plain and silver tipped. Available in sizes 26 and 2 inches. Friday afternoon at 2 o clock, 100 umbrellas for a brisk sellout hour.
A brief sale note states that Parsons-Souders linens are favored among housewives, with whole stocks offered for three days at twenty percent off. The copy notes the dealers visit markets for best goods and low prices, aiming at first hand deals.
Emory L Hartley and Sarah M Hartley observed their forty fourth anniversary at home near Boothsville on Sunday. Eldest and youngest daughters hosted the dinner with about seventy relatives and friends. Rezin Hartley photographed groups on the lawn as ice cream and cake followed long tables, neighbors joining the celebration for a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Moore hosted the Mother Club on South Chestnut Street Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5. The topic Moral Education Through Work sparked strong discussion and benefit. Mrs A S Robey led with assistance from Mrs T J Lynch and Miss Florence Lynch sang a duet. Frances Moore played two piano solos. Ices and wafers were served, followed by coffee in the dining room.
Mission talk by Miss William a Japanese missionary will be given at Christ Episcopal church tomorrow evening. Members from all church missionary societies invited. West Fork Court No 12 Tribe of Ben Hur held a meeting at Glen Elk lodge rooms with music and games and refreshments at 10. Hoffman hall hosted a Dance Club with Cadenza orchestra. Two Table Card Club enjoyed auction bridge at The Bunte Gulow on the Goff farm, followed by luncheon. A lawn fete will be held tomorrow at Stealey Heights by the Christian Endeavor Society of Duff Street United Brethren church with refreshments for sale. Queen Esther Chapter Eastern Star to install officers Thursday night at the Masonic hall. Cadenza Danes private dance Thursday at Hoffman hall with new numbers.
Marty D Haywood a negreas of Shinpéton is jailed for sixty days for assaulting George Williams. Convicted in Justice Cyrus W Thompson's court, she failed to post a $50 bond to keep the peace for six months. Constable Benjamin W Harbert brought her to jail.
Smithy’s advertises fresh fish available on Wednesday Thursday and Friday each week. The note highlights regular midweek seafood offerings and convenient sale days for customers seeking quality catches.
Under a special purchase, the store cuts prices to $1.00 on new sailor style waists and blouses in white and blue stripes with sailor collars, cuffs and embroidery. White linene sailor waists, lawn waists, and embroidered hats also priced at $1.00.
Notice that the Board of Review and Equalization of Harrison County West Virginia will meet in Clarksburg at the county courthouse on Friday July 9, 1914, to review and equalize assessments. The land and personal property books for the current year will be open for inspection and any errors may be corrected during the session.
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