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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
5
Clarksburg May 25 The Parsons-Souders store announces closing time of 5 30 PM and emphasizes the value of daily advertising as a direct source of fashion news and price changes. The notice promotes the store as a hub of new merchandise, apparel, and economy for readers.
Black and white checked woolens form $10 conte coats with front belts, inspired by French models and stylish. Spring suits in two groups from $17.90 to $28.90 feature gabardines and silks, with many lace and chiffon trim options, including georgette and organdy details for a cool,复timely look.
Oocial and personal items continue with a bake sale by the Ladies Aid Society of the Ad amaton Methodist Episcopal church at Hutchivan store. The Wallace high school commencement is set for Sunday May 28 at 10 30 a m with the principal delivering the address. Stunt night follows May 30 and graduation proper May 31 at 7 45 p m with devotional exercises and dainty refreshments for attendees.
Mr J A Healy formerly of New York announces a dance class opening on Thursday June 1 at 8 30 p m in the Assembly Room Waldo Hotel Regular dancing lessons and private classes offered every Thursday 8 30 pm at nominal fees Information from Mrs Healy Waldo Hotel Readings include graduates and program details for upcoming exercises with speakers Rev J L Norris Patrick J O Dea and others Steiner/Hall lead a student choir and orchestra programs span May 25 to May 31 1916 with class stunt night commencement exercises and salutations by local educators.
The Christian Women's Board of Missions in Huntington adopted the nominating committee report during the West Virginia church convention. Officers include President Mrs J J Morgan Bethany and Vice President Mr J D McReynolds Clarksburg with several Bethany and Parkersburg members across roles.
The column highlights wide 25¢ yard fabrics for shop frocks and young gowns, with cedar chests for bridal gifts to protect clothing from moths priced at 12.50, 16.00 and 20.00 on the third floor. It recalls WWI trunks returning across the sea to Mishawaka, Indiana, and notes indestructor trunks aiding retrieval. Bathing suits and furs move to storage as cold dry air promises moth-free, long sleep and safe preservation.
Prices range across gift items for graduates including a traveling bag from 1.50 to 26 dollars a trunk 5 to 50 dollars a shaving set 1 to 10 dollars a smoking outfit 1 to 26 dollars a thermos bottle 1 to 4 dollars and a flashlight 1 to 1.60 dollars.
Great demand prompts replenishment of silk blouses at 5.00 with new stock of laces chiffon taffetas georgettes crepe de chine and crepes in flesh maize light shades black and white. Store expects to double initial 110 piece offering to meet ongoing sales.
Practically everyone shopping Saturday will get new shoes that day. The store offers large stock and ready fittings for a rush. Women’s shoes priced 3 to 8 dollars, boys and girls 3 dollars, children’s shoes 50 cents to 2.50, with featured item at 5 dollars.
Advertises flesh colored nightgowns in two styles. One at $1.25 with aibon batiste fabric, fine tuckning, lace trimming, and small ribbon bow. Another at $1.50 features plat val lace yoke and pink satin ribbon, appealing to women who like dainty details.
Notice states sale of salesman jewelry samples set for Saturday with particulars to be announced in Friday afternoon papers. The event applies to interested buyers and local residents seeking bargain jewelry items.
A catalog listing describes white and cream billiard cloths for skirts, including striped and plaited taffetas, plain black and navy blue fabrics, striped natural colors, broad striped cotton gabardines, silver and two-tone striped materials, corduroy in pastels, woolen broad stripes, white wash skirts in plain and herringbone gabardines, linens, piques, mercerized cottons, and silk-striped cottons.
The notice argues materials rise but apron prices stay low at 50 cents. It promotes two styles: a Percale coverall with front and back closing in light and dark, and an Amoskoag gingham design in neat checks with side front closing.
Sixty waist garments offered at $2.15 each. Made of men’s silk shirtings not designed for women, featuring striped colors and patterns seen in higher priced waists. Women’s versions come in sizes 84 to 44 with about a half dozen patterns. Sale only on second floor, step off elevator.
A Sunshiny note extols a porch furnishings shop on the third floor offering oreem valance awnings rugs and related items. The piece highlights sunlit porch comfort during heat and mentions strong demand despite labor and freight delays.
Economical spice cake recipe for women readers. Mix sugar water shortening and tea as a starter, then fold in cinnamon cloves nutmeg and soda. Bake about an hour in a moderate oven yields two loaves. Grease well and flour heavily for best rise. Can be served with whipped cream or fruit as a pudding. Simple and cheap, always turns out well.
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