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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
5
Parsons-Souders announces a Friday sale on women's low shoes with price reductions and old-stock protection. A front-page editorial explains corset price increases and the store guarantees old prices on stock bought before May 1 through October 1, with limited stock of 65 pairs in several styles and finishes.
In the advertisement several types of Union suits are listed with varied materials and prices. Silk liste Union suits with crochet straps and lice buttons are priced at $1.00. Cotton Dan top shell trimmed cost 6e. Bleached cotton sleeveless low neck tight knee suits are 25¢. Victoria union suits with low neck sleeveless lace trimmed are $1.00. Sea Island cotton low neck sleeveless shell trimmed are $1.00. Venetian silk Union suits in white or flesh from Kayser factory cost $4.00.
Advertises engraved stationery and invitations for commencements and June weddings. Emphasizes quality, prompt delivery, and reasonable prices to win customer favor. Mentions Main floor west aisle and a focus on wedding-related needs.
A local fashion brief spotlights dainty cotton and silk frocks sized for larger women. It touts youthful mid summer charm and economical pricing with items listed at 10.00 12.60 15.00 16.00 18.75 21.50 25.00, emphasizing affordability and style.
Spring selection includes Palm Beach skirts in self checked and self striped with five models. colors listed include rose green purple Copenhagen blue. priced at five dollars, noted for demand and scarcity of good colors.
Newest silk blouses feature heavier China silk in black and white with dull luster and hematitching on collar and cuff. Collar can be worn high or low. Price set at 2.50 dollars.
The Hart Hats of Cleveland begins a two day sale of 276 untrimmed sample hats. Sellers report solid interest though full disposal may take more than two or three days and average sewing yields about half completion per hat.
A 1900s style tip feature advises housekeepers to mix kerosene with very hot water to brighten windows and glass, rub frames with a cloth, then wipe dry. It also suggests kerosene cleans hands better after stove blocking, followed by tepid water and soap. Lemon and rosewater with glycerine finish hand care.
An advertisement from Burke’s Drug Store promotes Nery-Worth medicine claiming dramatic health recovery. A resident from Buckhans Hon Street asserts sleep loss and weakness, stating weight rose from 165–170 to 190 pounds after two bottles and promising a dollar refund if no help is provided.
Bristol notes report a measles epidemic in Ula town and nearby districts. Local births include a girl at Denn teon Bull House Run. Fishing season attracts many residents to streams while various residents of Grass Run Cherry Camp and surrounding areas visit friends and attend events.
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