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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
5
Parsons-Souders ES invites Clarksburg readers to a two day in store cooking demonstration on May 21 22 at 2 30 PM on the basement floor. The Eco Thermal stove will be showcased with claims of health benefits reduced fuel use and simplified cooking. Several questions about meat yield and cooking efficiency are featured as part of the demonstration.
The article extols neckwear as a marvelous improvement to appearance, noting the season’s many beautiful effects for women and girls. It highlights moderate prices with special tables at 25c and 50c, and other items from $1.00 upward.
An article notes new striped blouses in rich colors offered at 1.95 with high praise. Vendors claim no other blouses at similar price match the quality or beauty. The wording emphasizes exceptional value and exclusive appeal for shoppers.
Silk coats described as light and loose with long crush ends to tie. Colors include Rose Belgium Navy and Gold. Priced at 15 dollars, designed for summer evenings over light-colored dresses. Read as fashionable wraps praised for prettiness.
A bold ad touts two junior girl stockings at the same low price. One stocking is all silk with repairs for 1, the other is silk booted with shaped leg priced at 50c. Available in blacks and whites, sizes 7 to 9 1/2. They claim to be the best value seen.
A collection of pretty Summer Leghorns and airy hats trimmed with summery blossoms and ribbons. Fit for thin frocks and described as very youthful and becoming. Prices range from $4 to $10, trimmed in our own workrooms.
Store reports brisk sales of trunks and bags alongside wall papers, with shoppers also buying comforts and blankets as part of a home goods push. Local retailer notes steady demand across categories.
Designers showcase a rich array of low shoe styles for women this season. From the three classic shapes pumps Colonial Pumps and Strap Slippers have evolved into a host of dainty footwear with color playing a key role in vamp and quarter contrasts and panel effects.
Social and personal items show church events and club meetings led by Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Wesley Palmer. The Episcopal church hosts a chicken supper May 27 in the new basement with refreshments by Mrs Palmer and Mrs Sherman. attendees include Mrs Wolfe and Mrs McFarlin among others. The Civic Club and Woman's Civic Club annual meetings elect officers. Salem High School notes a program with graduating seniors and class activities.
Parkersburg freight agent Fowler on official business, Huntington visitor Wheeler, Parsons visitor Minear, Kingwood visitors Orr, Martinsburg mission guest Repple, Huntington guest Denman, Wheeling business transactor, Moundsville guest Adams, Parkersburg visitor Finnell, Salem visit by Davis, Lazear at Salem on business. Rev C Robinson returns from Buckhank to Buclid Avenue home. warm rise four hours bake method noted. Spirelia Corset advertised for women.
Procedure for GF INTEREST 10 WOMEN Indian loaf cake. Combine sugar milk and butter then scald with salt. Stir in finely sifted yellow Indian meal to form thick milk consistency. Beat hard twenty five minutes. Cool and beat three eggs lightly then blend in warm. Add yeast and beat again. Pour into buttered center pipe mold and bake.
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