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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
15
Parson-Souders notes J. P. Morgan’s trust in character and cites The Wall Street Journal predicting a religious revival from Europe’s war. He argues faith and high standards can end business evils, urging fathers and merchants to mentor boys at the Tabernacle and prove trustworthiness as they face the future.
White Goods Store offers several hundred pieces of underskirts gowns and lace trimmed maslin gowns in eight styles at 98 cents. Emphasizes superior values not found elsewhere and sale ongoing as advertised by Dove Maslin.
Social items report a parlor meeting at Mrs Dudley D Britt home from 9:30 to 4 with Mrs W C McKeenan presiding Fancy work sessions by East End Sewing Circle hosted by Miss Ela Quinn at Mrs John Tierneys home and plans for a future gathering Miss Marc Walsh on Jackson Street Also wedding notice for J William Shinn and Elizabeth Boyer at the Methodist parsonage and several church event reminders Crochet Club and prayer meetings listed with attendees and host residences Local residents including Miss Mary Richards and Miss Mary Watkins traveling to Charleston for visits and various business visitors calling at hotels and shops through the week
An old advertisement offers at home beauty services by Mrs Lelia May Lacy a hairdresser featuring electric facial massage scalp treatment and shampooing at Bell prone 1532 R consistent with period styling and limited legible details
Ad claims Stem Goblets of Cut Glass at basement price from Floor China Store. Praises quality as best factory in the country for glassware of summer and urges customers to compare value, asserting unusually low prices.
Soft velvety finish makes Golfine in White a favored choice for seasonal coats and skirts. Attractive for young women planning outfits this season. Priced at $1.00 to $2.00 per yard, widths range from 27 to 32 inches.
Jack and Jill factory touts barefoot sandals priced higher at first but built to endure the season. They offer genuine welted soles in black or tan leather, sizes 6 to 11 1 half with varying price points from $1.25 to $1.75 depending on size and grade.
A compact listing advertises "Cuff" top socks for children in pink blue white black and tan with piam and fancy tops. Priced at 15 cents and 25 cents per pair, the item targets small wearers with varied color choices and decorative tops.
A sale highlights novelty and plain suits priced around $12.75 to $35, with light wool fabrics such as gabardines and serges in blue, black, and checks. Spring coats drop to $10 from $15 to $21.50, including navy and mixtures. Most sizes up to 38.
It is your business to compare prices and values before buying. Test a dozen skirts at different stores, note their regular prices versus reduced offers, and decide who offers the best white washable skirt for the money.
A Paris fashion correspondent discusses the allure of short dresses and the bounds of chic in early 20th century style. He notes five inch ankle length debates, the impact of petticoats, and Paris houses favoring long waists and bolero jackets with collarless bodices and high cuts.
Chartreuse dark rose and navy blue gowns debut in morning wear with flounced evening styles on tinsel petticoats and rose accents. Notable weekend guests include Edmund and Henry Smith of Nottsview, Mrs C L Nutter, and Ira Collett, while Daisy Deem expands millinery. Romeo Keene shows health improvement after Terra Alta sanitarium visit. L Luzelle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bisine Lightner, profiled. Mrs Martha Roy visited Salem. Grace Deem returns home from winter with grandmother Caroline Deem Lae. Reverend A M Hammond of Morgantown preached at Mond Chapel.
Lieut Commander Robert Levy becomes President Wilson's new naval aide and commands the president's yacht Mayflower. He succeeds Commander Needham L Jones, who is ill. Berry, a Kentuckian and 1900 Naval Academy graduate, rises with service across the Atlantic Fleet and naval staff.
Mrs John Lawler suffers relapse of pneumonia as May 18 notes indicate. Mr and Mrs H A Crummit celebrate birth of a son Saturday, with relatives visiting. Mrs Caroline returns from Parkersburg to see her son, and Charles Morgan is mentioned among family. Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and son are also noted in the brief column.
Two dainty models offered in crepe de chine and silk shirts. One collar style buttons high or opens low in white flesh and maize shades. A striped wash silk shirt and a heavy white Jap sports blouse with pocket and convertible collar complete the line. Prices are 1.95 with sizes 14 through 20 and busts 32 to 38.
A heavy cotton drill middy blouse with lacer sides and deep cuff bottom features a double collar that reverses to red on one side and navy on the other. Detachable and rated the most practical and best value at two dollars.
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