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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
5
A fragmented notice urges readers to save rags and old paper to relieve the U S paper industry amid shortages and waste. It stresses the waste of 15 000 tons daily and calls public attention to recycling efforts, asking will you help by saving rags and old papers.
The shoe store reports a booming spring business with large stock and famed service. A new low shoe in light gray white kid features covered heels, plain vamp and trimmed tops with a light welt, priced at $5.00.
A sale offering nine inch cut glass vases at 39 cents each for tomorrow. The ad promotes using the vase to prolong floral life by keeping water fresh and the vase’s cut glass beauty. It targets about fifty buyers with the same purchase quantity.
Foot stools offered at 49 cents on tomorrow’s sale. A handy item for resting feet and other uses like tying shoes. Limited stock noted with basement floor display.
An old advertisement highlights boys Dutch neck blouses priced at 50 cents and lite knee pants. The copy includes playful lines about freedom and a note that a high tollar is a punishment on warm days.
Numerous garments on sale including coats in black navy and grey tones, spring suits, gabardine and poplin varieties, and a selection of dresses around $10 to $25.90. Fabrics feature laces chiffon georgette crepe de chine and crepe mate, with trims like collars cuffs and light summer colors including black and white.
Advertisement promotes a Hawkeye refrigerator basket for picnics and trips. It describes contents including silver plated utensils, aluminum spoons, salt and pepper shakers, enamel plates and cups, sandwich boxes, coffee pot, can opener, corkscrew, linens, and a vacuum bottle, offered for $2.50.
A corset designed for athletic wear uses elastic hip support rather than waist reduction. Four styles are shown at $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $8.00 in pink or white. Corset shop, second floor.
The article highlights new summer neckwear including organdy and marquisette collars with colored edges and fine materials. It notes fresh styles and prices, promoting upcoming selling tomorrow.
A reader touts a wardrobe trunk as a money saver and space efficient solution. The writer suggests buying now to enjoy a later, easily portable storage option that can be used without mussing clothes and fits like a cupboard and dresser combined.
Mayor Gordon plans to introduce suffrage leader Mrs. Guttford Dudley of Nashville at a mass meeting tonight at the court house under the West Virginia Woman's Suffrage Association. A reception for Mrs. Dudley was held this afternoon, with local leaders praising progress on the state constitutional amendment. Various society events and bake sales also appear, highlighting community activity and ongoing outreach by suffrage and church groups.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Francis H Gayin previously Miles Woodrows Wilson, described as an infant worker, with garbled notes about association views and board of directors. No clear events or dates available.
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