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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
10
In a period piece of fashion and finance, fur dealers struggle in London as winter money scarce prompts bankruptcy fears. A Paris stage novelty reimagines a summer girl with fox fur, drawing crowds and triggering French fashion buzz while London buyers eye a market rebound.
The article notes a revived fur market driven by women’s tastes, with US and Canada supplying most furs as European demand wanes. London auctions in March fell 50 to 60 percent, yet June sales revived optimism. white fox and other varieties soared in demand. Dealers report large orders in New York and shifting styles like single skin neck scarves and long bows, with forecasts of a three yard stole and new fall muffs.
The article notes growing suits over fur imitation claiming producers imitate genuine fur. It discusses buyers paying far below market value and machines used to speed fur assembly. It highlights electric fur sewing machines improving speed and fluffiness versus handwork and hints at other devices easing production and cost.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century prose piece cites a belief about women's roles and suffrage. It references mothers and inner life, noting a period of repose reflected in the mind of the mother. It mentions an accepted fact about self-action for women.
Three lots near the Country Club offer street frontage of 8314 ft and depths of 350 ft to Clifford avenue with 10714 ft rear width, priced at 1000 each. An East city vacant 30 by 100 ft lot is listed at 1200, touted as a good home site.
Arbutus Park property listings announce available lots described as good buys. Details on price and terms are available from the advertiser.
A building on Poplar Street with dimensions 51 by 106 feet is offered for 1500 dollars. Described as a good home purchase and a prompt to investigate the offer.
Property listing for two large lots at the corner of Davis Street and Stealey Avenue in Stealey Addition. Asking price is 137000 dollars. Commuter access and local amenities implied in the code area. Corner location highlights potential for development.
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