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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
5
Store explains growth and shift toward serving the public rather than private convenience. The note reflects on progress, planning for a new building, and staying ahead of the town, referencing past foresight and Kipling. The broader man and downward reasoning are contrasted with ambition for public benefit.
New fashions shown for women with black and white handbags belts girdles and kid gloves. New York styles inspire the collection with black and white items priced from 0c to $1.00, including narrow widths and novelty belts.
Priscilla Demonstration Box includes tissue paper stencils of 72 letter styles and towel ends. Call at Art Goods Store tonight on the Main Floor Right for details.
Six woman handkerchiefs at 29 cents each with colored embroidery offered to one customer at a time. Basement sale 7 to 9 tonight. New hats priced 3.95 in Panama and White Hemp Sailor styles with ribbons and floral trim. Silk striped blouses 1.95. Miss Rich colorings in assorted sizes. Young womens pumps 4.00 in Black Mezzo Calf with Louis heels, regular 5.00. 50 pairs in stock.
Bargain shoppers are warned that dollar dresses are of a quality never seen before. The ad claims varieties in all sizes with models that feel premium, noting that many outfits would typically cost far more than a single dollar. It promises lasting value and significant savings.
Ad promotes a light grey Norfolk style mixture suit with flaring skirt for outings travel and business wear for young women. Nicely made and lined offered at a special price of 14.50 dollars.
Today marks the first day of a rebuilding sale featuring discounted trunks from brands like Indestructo Henry Likely, suit cases, blankets, wall papers, and framed pictures. Prices drop 20 to 30 percent with heavy deals on auto robes, Indian blankets, and wall coverings as stock runs to May 20 framing orders only.
A very interesting meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church was held Friday afternoon in the parish house with officers elected for the new year: President Mrs W C Harding First vice president Mrs John Hurry Second vice president Mrs John Biddie Secretary Mrs Dorsey R Porer Treasurer Miss Scollay Pare Custodian of the united offering Mrs Edward S Wallis. A large attendance heard Miss McGaughey of the Hamilton party speak and Mrs Thomas P Menwen lead a parish prayer meeting Friday morning at Mrs Warner's home. Mrs Margaret Mutheran hosted the East End Sewing circle Friday evening on East Pike street with fine fancy work and refreshments served. Various locals and visitors including Mr and Mrs James M Jackson Judge Charles Forrer, Miss Laura V Farcetta, Mrs W L Taiborn, and others were noted in and around the city during the week.
Residential work advertisement for beauty services by Miss Lelia May Lacy. Includes hair dressing, facial massage, scalp treatment, shampooing, and electric facial massage with Bell phone contact 1333-R.
The ParsonS Souders Company and individuals from Salem Jarvisville Weston Fairmont and West Main Street attended events and conducted business in the city Saturday. Local notes mention linen threading linen care enameled ware cleaning with pumice stone and a candle trick with salt as a curiosity. The Smith building offices moved to 123 West Main Street in an advertisement.
Instructions describe how to identify linen versus cotton in handkerchiefs by dampening a fingertip and testing the fabric. If moisture passes through immediately the material is linen. if not and cotton remains present in the weave, the item is not linen.
Georgia girls will join others from the South to represent states at the twenty-fifth Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond planned for early June. Miss Anna Brant of Macon heads the group with maids of honor Miss Regina Rambo of Marietta and Miss Gertrude McLaws of Savannah assisting.
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