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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
19
In Garrisburg on May 25 the Parsons Souders store announces closing at 5 30 P M with emphasis on aggressive merchandising and daily ads. The piece promotes fashion changes, new conveniences, accessories, and price updates as essential economy news for shoppers.
Colorful listings describe Cleah black and white checked woolens for $10 coats in several styles, with wide front belts and French-inspired looks. Also offered are all-year staples in black navy gabardine poplin tana and greys at $10 to $16, spring suits in two groups, and a silk and crepe dress collection around $15 with numerous styles and trims.
The note describes large rolls at 250m yard, long curing lengths for ping frocke and ing dressnes, and cedar chests called troussean boxes priced 12.60 16.00 and 20.00 on the Third Moor. It recalls travelers in Europe during the war returning by way of Mish awake Indiana and a line about an undestructor. Bathing salts show edges in Pirat Roor and furs head to dry-air storage for moth-free, cold-night slumber.
A traveling bag ranges from 1.50 to 25 dollars, a trunk 5 to 50 dollars, a shaving set 1 to 10 dollars, a smoking outfit 1 to 25 dollars, a thermos bottle 1 to 4 dollars, and a flashlight 1 to 1.50 dollars.
Many women rush to the sale as inventory of silk blouses priced at $5.00 quickly disappears. The shop replenishes with new stock including lace chiffon taffetas georgette crepe de chine and crepes in flesh maize and other light shades plus black and white.
Bright promotion declares a peak shopping day for shoes with wide stock. It urges shoppers to visit stores next Saturday to find women's shoes from 3 to 8 dollars, children's shoes 50 cents to 2.50, and more. The message highlights large local availability and ready fitters for a rush.
Women may desire both flesh colored nightgowns priced at 1.25 and 1.50 with dainty trimming. Features include silk bolting or bat late material, front tucks, lace sleeves and neckband, and accents of pink satin ribbon.
A sale of a salesman jewelry samples set is planned for Saturday. Details with particulars appear in Friday afternoon papers.
A listing of skirts in various fabrics and patterns including striped and plaid taffetas, plain black and navy options, two toned fabrics, corduroy, woolen sports stripes, linen and silk striped cottons. Emphasizes broad stripe and wash fabrics with multiple textures.
Rising prices on materials are noted yet aprons stay at old low prices. A shopper can buy two or three Coveralk Aprons at 50 cents each, including a Percale front and back closing model in light and dark colors and a Amoakeag ging ham check design with side front closing.
Sixty of them made of men's allo shirtings. Not a young woman but will resent such beauties reserved for men. Stripes of fascinating colors in hues and patterns found in much higher waists. A woman will find a half dozen different patterns in her size from 28 to 44. Sale on as you step off elevator on second floor.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Ad amston Methodist Episcopal church will hold its weekly sale of baked goods at the Hutchison store Saturday at that place. The society entertained guests Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Kirkpatrick. After devotional exercises the business was discussed and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs W H Palmer and Mrs Dr Leeson.
Mr J A Healy announces the opening of his regular Dancing Class in the Assembly Room of the Waldo Hotel on Thursday June 26 at 6 30 p m Invitations extend to attend with details for instruction and contact.
A Sunshiny note describes a porch furnishings store on the third floor with sunlit, cheerful displays. It highlights screens, valances, awnings, rugs, and related items that cool and beautify porches, noting strong demand but some delivery delays due to labor and freight costs.
The note lists numerous individuals visiting Washington or nearby towns, including Mixa Caroling Bashel traveling to see her sister Mrs. Tohn W. Davis, William Hi Lewis and Jack and Robert at the circus in Fairmont, Mrs. Henry T. McClelland visiting relatives in Washington Pa, Mrs. John A. McNicol returning from East Liverpool, and others from Wallace Gratton Gratton, Moundsville, Charleston, New Martinsville, Philipps, Wheeling, Parkersburg, and Buckeye areas. The items read as social notes of brief visits and stays.
Recipe guidance for a cheap spicy cake to serve at meetings. Includes measurements for two loaves with raisins optional and spice mix of cinnamon cloves nutmeg and soda. Instructions cover mixing, baking about one hour, greasing tins, and serving suggestions with whipped cream or pudding.
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