This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
5
Parsons Souders today promotes a new store policy with fixed low prices and recall purchases on nonsalable items. The dress section showcases White Voile dresses from 5.00 to 16.00, Crepe gowns, voiles, hand embroidered pieces at 15.00 to 18.75, and house dresses 3.50 to 6.75. Around 150 summer dresses, 1.00 to 25.00, on display in glass cases.
A store advertises a working model of a new awning on the basement floor and invites customers to learn why it is described as best appearing easy to operate, noiseless and safe, and the most economical. The note promises space measurement and complete price for contract with no contract size limits.
Vader Porch Shades provide shade without blocking light or breeze. Constructed from linden wood with weatherproof colors, available in 4 to 12 foot sizes. Price range from 2.25 to 7.50 dollars with color choices including mottled olive, dark green, and dark brown.
Bold promotional note touts a dandruff cure with testimonials and a price of one dollar per bottle.
Fine white voile blouses with colored embroidered designs and long shoulder sleeves in a kimono style. Crepe de chine options in white flesh or maize with pleated collars and raglan sleeves. Black lace over white net features a high back collar and matching undersleeves. Prices range from $1.25 to $5.50.
Delighted by a Methodist Episcopal church social at Mrs Jworld Gabels, guests included Mrs Harola Gabriel and Miss Gabriel. Piano selections by Miss Gabriel entertained, with many local ladies present. Broad Oaks Mothers Club meets at 2:30 at Mrs T A Kennedy’s home. Fancy Work Club hosts twenty guests with refreshments. Ald Society of St Mark’s Lutheran hosts an afternoon program at Mrs Harvey Shock’s. Old Ash Chapel holds spring planning at Mrs M D Garrison’s Broad Oaks home. Numerous local residents travel for visits and business across Weston, Parkersburg, Fairmont and nearby towns. A tri county missionary meeting draws large crowds from Clarksburg and Fairmont areas.
Summer underwear advertised for comfort on warm days. Boys' Porosknit Union Suits in sizes 3 to 16 years at 50c, Boys' Mesh Bleach Union Suits at 25c, Waist Union Suits for boys and girls 2 to 12 years at 50c, Girls' Bleached Union Suits with low neck and sleeves 4 to 16 years at 25c and 35c, Infants' Wrappers in fine ribbed jersey with variations 25c.
Crowds flocked to the big top as Hagenbeck Wallace presented two trumpeting elephant ensembles, polar bears, seals, zebras, tigers and leopards led by Big Alice. An army of 300 performers including 50 clowns and Wallaces turn the ring into a riot of acrobatics, contortions, juggling and strongman feats with two performances announced.
In Washington D C on May 7 Captain Brady Rattercutter of the First Infantry United States Army was granted leave of absence for four weeks. He hails from Parkersburg and entered the army after serving as a volunteer in Spain.
Shinnston reports ailing Dr George Ribblett worsening health. Socials and visits span Fairmont Clarksburg and Gypsy. Local dairy opening praised for sanitation. guests include Miss Lillie Wilson and Miss Milas Faye. townsfolk travel to Roanoke and Clarksburg for errands and weddings.
The catalog advertises Parsons Souders Washette Gloves in white black and chamois colors. It promises two pairs lasting all summer and urges early purchase due to high demand. Short gloves priced 0c and 25c while long gloves cost 50c and 1 dollar, washable in cold water.
Advertises crepe gowns in white pink and blue with lace trimmed necks and short kimono sleeves, claiming excellent value for the money at just 59.
Summer style suits and dresses described with prices and fabric details. Poplin tunic coats in blue at 14.50 and serge sets in navy black Russian green tan at 18.75 to 21.50. Inexpensive dresses priced around 15 with thirty unique sapre-mirror taffeta pieces in sizes 14 to 20.
A Saturday Evening Post advertisement prompts readers to discuss a man shown wearing BVDs and his apparent indifference to heat. The cartoon fellow’s carefree attitude highlights comfort versus heat in the era’s men’s undergarments and fashion choices.
In Bridgeport on May 7, Dessel Williams enjoyed a pleasant surprise party held Wednesday evening. Guests included Lee Skidmore Mabel Williams Vera Had dock Nellie Hitzhugh Lena Williams Hilda Pell Beulsh Golden Fiessie Lanham Wilda Chorpening Virginia Willis Ada Chorpening Anna Withers Lucile Martin and Bartley Se, with games, refreshments, and social amusement.
Constable Noon arrested a Spaniard mistaken for Pauletta, a condemned murderer. The man, registered as John Doe, carried a razor and was jailed after a tip led to a Glen Elk road shanty. Sheriff Stout and Deputy saw the error but held the man in jail until cleared.
A special communication of Harmon lodge No 6 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be held Friday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic temple Omaha. The item mentions 1918 manufacturing output value and various sausage brands with promotional language by Gandy Provision Co opposite Goll Ride.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.