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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
Friday June 28 news highlights savings of 20 percent or more as the store urges shoppers to visit before Saturday to capitalize on end of month sales. The note targets households and families with the promise of active business and enthusiastic service as June closes.
The fragment references hats and attire tied to a sixties discussion, noting that some wanted different styles while others did not. It hints at a broader debate over appearance or symbolism without naming people, places, organizations, or concrete events.
Local sale offers women's white Buck and Canvas low cuts with leather heels, and White Sea Island duck Pumps in Colonial style. Infants sandals and slippers in small sizes sold at broken lots but good values, plus Misses and Children's low cuts, Oxfords, Pumps, and Sandals in tans and black. Sizes 8 to 2. Remaining items include Women's White Buck Pumps with silk bow and genuine welt soles.
The ad touts long silk gloves made of sheer Milanese silk, 16 mitton length in white or black with double finger tips for service. It claims exceptional quality and value at $1 a pair, noting the difficulty in obtaining enough stock.
A shopper notes tub dresses priced from $1 to $3 offering a range of fabrics like pereales and inghams in cool lawns with dainty trimmings and finishing touches, suggesting affordable options beyond more elaborate garments.
Local society pages describe a bridal luncheon for Miss Bessie Swager, a large gathering at the Queen Esther Eastern Star installation, a card party hosted by Miss Mildred Amber and others, plus anniversaries, union meeting reports, and a charity music program at the Souders store. Names include Swager, Delon, Deleon, Parkhill, George Stoner, Osborne, Krause, and many townsfolk across Clarksburg and nearby communities.
The message extols Champ Clark as a battle hardened Democrat, citing his long record from secrete ballot laws to direct primary, initiative referendum, direct election of senators, and corrupt practices acts. It lauds his consistency, loyalty, and decades of service, portraying him as the steadfast standard bearer urging continued leadership. A Bridgeport visitor notes fresh fish availability at Smithy's for Thursday and Friday.
Fragmentary OCR shows political context favoring Wilson and opposing influence described as criminal and ignorant. Mentions New Jersey reform, Princeton, and representation, with references to figures like Woodrow Wilson and party dynamics.
Fragmentary text notes a stalled convention process with scarce delegates and a deadlock. Mention of Patrick Mogoves returning from New York amid unclear context, with a focus on pregame activity and party dynamics.
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