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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
5
A long established women's clothing store promotes its expertise in fashion, fabric, fit, and workmanship. The ad claims better value and lower prices than most rivals as summer stock arrives fully ready for the season.
East End Sewing Circle members to be entertained at Maud Walsh's home on Jackson street. Notable visitors include J Earl Morrisson of Wilsonsburg and several residents from Parkersburg, Morgantown, Fairmont, and Charleston. Social items note luncheons, receptions, and local church notices amid movements of residents visiting Birmingham and Philadelphia.
The Telegram notes receipt of sample bunches of asparagus raised by John C Johnson on his Bridgeport farm. Johnson focuses on a seasonal specialty and supplies the city. the stalks are described as large tender and savory. Martin Brothers distributes the asparagus for Mr Johnson. The report includes a court case note: the state supreme court reversed and remanded the case of Dr John B Smith and William J Cole versus Charles Green regarding eighteen acres of coal land near Northview.
Attractive collection of hats featuring beaded trim offered at very moderate prices. Located on the main floor with a rear display.
Advertises Ye Olde Thyme Comfort Shoes for young women aged 20 to 90 seeking comfortable footwear. Promotes styles including One Strap House Slipper, Plain Toe Bircher Oxfords, Seamless Shoes with Rubber heels, and 2 Strap Plain Toe Slipper with prices ranging from 1.50 to 3.00.
Bulk goods offered with 20 percent discounts. Wash boilers tubs galvanized buckets garbage cans kitchener cans bread boxes hammocks and various baskets including waste paper clothes hampers are included with 20 percent reductions. Alaska and North Pole ice cream freezers show a 1 percent discount.
Indestructo trunks are offered at reduced prices in a special sale across all styles including Wardrobes Steamers Tourists and Travelers and the new square model Upstairs 2nd Floor department store. Each trunk labeled at 180 dollars or 9 dollars as the minimum and maximum discounts are highlighted to attract buyers.
Bargain bath towels 22x42 inches, bleached, 3-strip blue and pink borders, offered at five for one dollar. Delivery available, minimal frills. purchase with savings passed from southern mill to customer.
A second shipment arrives offering scented California rose beads for 50c and 1.00. Available colors include White Purple Blue Lavender Rose and Green, with buyers urged to purchase locally.
Greens blues reds tans matting rugs in 9x12 feet size offered at 2.50 3.50 and 4.00 dollars. Describes floral and oriental medallions reversible heavy woven matting and white close woven matting with stencil border priced to attract customers.
Melt butter and cheese until smooth then whisk in egg yolk, cream, and paprika. Season with salt and a few drops of Tabasco. Top sardines on toasted bread, pour rarebit over, and serve immediately on hot plates.
May 25. Graduating eighth graders at Simpson Creek Baptist church in Bridgeport held a merit program honoring teacher Miss Lyall Drummond of Salem. The program included acts such as America Seventh and Eighth grades, Some Great Truths Concerning Both Sexes, Prophesy by Abner Stout, stories by Nellie Norum, piano solo Heather Rose by Esther Cornwell, and American Indians by Oliver Phillips. Maytime TM Marion Lawson.
Mrs Linda Harrod of Fort Wayne Indiana reports relief from years of stomach trouble after taking Chamberlains Tablets purchased at a local store. She notes immediate relief from heartburn and stomach pain after meals and considers the remedy effective and widely obtainable.
Many women have seen and bought the table lot of fine sulk crepe de chine blouses offered at 1.95. Styles include white pink and maize with a special price that stands out in the display.
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