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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
5
Clarksburg based Parsons Souders promotes a children’s store event featuring 150 new summer blouses in eleven styles. Ads tout Indian Squaw and Chief, Cowboy, Fireman and Boy Scout suits, play tents, and assorted kids wear with prices from 25 cents to 15 dollars.
An advertising notice touts a New Model awning that rolls up neatly to eliminate old style ugliness. It claims storm proof noiseless braces allow fresh air, safe light exposure, and easy cleaning while preventing fire risk with tight rolls. Five year guarantee and prices from 4 to 11.50 dollars across widths.
Black and white woven Vudor shades are up to date and available by special order. Delivery can be made within a few days. Standard sizes listed with prices. 4 ft to 12 ft options and a Parsons Souders note for Clarksburg.
An old newspaper advertisement touts talcum powders and cosmetics with prices in the low cents. Brands include Williams Colgate Mennen Talco Powders Lehn Fink Reverts Hudnut Vantine Jergen and a four month line deodorant powder at 25 cents per can.
Social and personal notes recount George Howe, a local police member, marrying Clara E Winans near Romner Hampshire, surprising colleagues who had learned of the engagement only recently. The couple plan to reside in the city, with Chief Brooks arranging a police department celebration. A Women’s Christian Temperance Union institute is set for the Baptist church, led by Mrs. Ellen M Chenvront, featuring talks on community needs and West Virginia laws. A Ladies Aid Society meeting is noted for 2:30 pm Thursday at 496 Lee street. Mrs. Caroline Deem hosts a surprise birthday gathering with many attendees and music, listing numerous names of participants and celebrants.
Mr Willis of New Ziat tinsville was a distinguished visitor Tuesday evening. HB Carroll of Piedmont is registered at the Waldo hotel. Mr J Heath visits from Sharleston, staying in the city.
A column offers household hints for cleaning bronze using boiling water and flannel cloths, whitening paint with bran and hot water, brightening with salt, and advice on a dawn social by the Ladies Aid of the First Presbyterian Church held on the lawn at a local property on a street corner.
Thrift watchers are offered bath towels at two lots 15c or 2 for 25c with sizes 18x36 inches and 24x40 inches, plus 5 for $1.00. Men's nightgowns in soft cambric are priced 50c and $1.00, with full sizes and low necks. Limited stock noted as sizes go up to 200.
The listing advertises dinner services with 20 percent off on items including a 100 piece set in cream and gold, a pink floral border pattern, and a $360.00 100 piece service. It highlights limogese incrustation options and includes coin gold main dies priced at $56.00 and $125.00 respectively.
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