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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
15
Parsons Souders Co proclaims a shift in advertising toward higher value and safety in purchases. The 1914 note argues customers should buy the best quality at a fair price, contrasting past aims with today’s emphasis on sensible, durable goods and economy.
An advertisement highlights a range of silk stockings for young ladies and graduates. Kaysha’s Italian Silk Stockings are listed at $1.50 a pair, with other brands such as Ekaybsers, Dye Silk, and McCullum’s Blade Silk Stockings offered in multiple price grades from $1.00 to $1.50. The copy emphasizes color variety in black and white.
The sale aims to make every woman find a coat or suit to buy and wear here. Prices range from 14.50 to 45.00. New Summer Suits for vacation are now shown with attractive pricing.
Two near perfect new models arrive, one dull kid leather with a Roman Strap and hand turned soles offering light, airy comfort. The other Colonial Pump by Domby of London in genuine buckskin white adds high class styling priced at 4.00 per pair.
A Tuesday sale offers 600 yards of ratines in 20 pieces with varied colors. The collection emphasizes 42 inch ratines at 79 cents, 36 inch silk ratines at 39 cents, 40 inch black and white ratines at bargain prices, plus white loop cloth at 39 cents. Only 120 dresses’ worth of fabric available.
A vintage note promotes Tudor shades to improve porch enjoyment by blocking sun glare and heat while allowing airflow. It describes shades made of broad seedle strips in mottled and solid finishes, designed to look good and be easy to use.
Overstocked goods force manufacturers to purge stocks. Regularly priced at 7.50 each, Genuine Quadruple Plate Silver Casseroles are offered at 4.50, effectively half price to avoid greater losses later.
A compact listing describes boys clothing for ages two to six including Greenaway wash outfits with detachable waist and pants, buttoned construction, and options in Chambriy plain and striped fabrics. Also advertised are an aero white Galatea waist with ar P own linen waist and blue linen pants.
Linen buyers are offered a range of French dress linens praised for individuality and high quality. Weave options include 46 inch and 86 inch widths with prices from 40 to 85 cents per yard, plus a 45 inch punch work grade at 60 cents and an old bleach linen at 40 cents. High quality French looms are featured as top picks.
Dozens of snowy fresh skirts are offered ranging from cotton linens at $1 to striped and plaid crepes at $10. The assortment includes wide and narrow Bedford cords cotton reps butchers' linen and rating, crafted in pretty new fashions that remain practical.
Monongahela Camp Fire Girls met at Mrs. Frank A. Dennison s home this afternoon. Various local graduates and social visitors from Parkersburg to Bristol were noted, with plans announced for charity and club events including a St Mary s High School fund drive and a Missionary Society meeting.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at Jane Lew West Virginia on Thursday May 28 at 1 o clock P M 30 head of fine Jersey cows from R R Frigh Jane Lew West Virginia
Postmaster J Carl Yancy announces holidays Thursday and Saturday this week as proclaimed by the governor. West Virginia observes holidays amid snowy weather with Good Roads Days. Clarkshore Postoffice opens Thursday May 29 with limited service. stamp window general delivery parcel post and registry windows open morning. Postal sections operate all day Friday May 30 with limited window hours and regular Saturday schedule.
Modern Woodmen of America WEMORIL Northcatt Camp No 5748 will hold memorial services June 7 with a 2 PM assembly at the Pythian building and a 9:80 oclock parade led by Gregorys band. The programme includes an address by Rev C B Mitchell and music by Gregorys band and orchestra with grave decorations for deceased members.
The Blue team of the Brotherhood will practice Tuesday and Thursday this week beginning at 6 p.m. Blue members of the Brotherhood who consider playing with the squad are reminded to attend and evaluate joining the lineup.
Fragmentary lines indicate a May 30 1914 opening game between the Red and Bias baseball team, with Union Bank evenings hosting the schedule and a vaudeville tour involving Harry Woodraft after a Bone event. The readability is limited and the exact dates and participants beyond May 30 are unclear.
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