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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
One thousand pairs of ladies sample shoes from top shoemakers priced originally from 3.50 to 6.00. Styles include Patent, Vic, Dull Kid and Gun Metal. Limited to two pairs per customer. Special SL98.
The article touts exclusive but affordable fall ladies suits featuring high quality fabrics and hand tailored construction aimed at strong retail appeal. Local fashion emphasis stresses merit and distinctive style within the ready-to-wear market.
A bold sale of Lone Coat Suits in fancy cheviots cloths and worsteds. Some plain some trimmed with braid and satin. Skirt trimming described as very effective. Priced at a fraction of elsewhere costs, with an implied value around 25 dollars while offered for 1.50.
A local retailer touts vast stock of ladies suits in known models and materials. With affordable pricing headlines claim a $698 pocketbook can still access a $10.00 suit, stressing value and abundance of choices.
The advertisement promotes peak demand for undergarments with special low prices. It lists 50c men’s heavy fleeced shirts and drawers, four colors, 39c. $1.25 men’s all wool flannel set, 89c. boys’ heavy fleece shirts and drawers, 25c. and ladies’ extra heavy fleeced ribbed underwear at 25c, in two colors.
The paper lists the annual industrial increase per man for the year in the southern territory. E A Rider, assistant superintendent, tops the list among reading assistants in the southern region. F D Wams, assistant superintendent, appears in an honorary set for business during September. F L Fast, agent, ranks eleventh in the territory. Rider ranks eighteenth nationwide. a half stone portrait of Rider is published. Clarksburg men are proud of this achievement and aim to surpass it next year.
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons meets November 10 with the Grand Dodge of the A F and A M following on November 11 13 at the new Masonic temple prepared to entertain about 250 guests. This marks the first state meeting in this city since the temple’s construction. Banquet will be the main social event conducted by committees led by T Wilbur Frenne Francis B Nichols Bagty Ps Smt E B Showalter Clarence I Musgrave and F K Howe.
The rink continues its strong season with a reorganized staff and an Electric Band Orchestra in operation. Management notes improved skating music, a large shipment of skates, and better crowd handling, signaling the rink as one of Clarksbury's best amusements.
A satirical broadside song mocks Bryan and Taft during the 1900s era, contrasting political claims with a harsh verdict for Bryan. The item also records the death of three month old Emmet G Cross of No 1025 Point Comfort, noting funeral details and burial at Mason Cemetery after meningitis.
Gentlemen from the Boston Rubber Shoe Company showcased at Leatherbury Shoe Company, presenting a rubber boot and rubber shoe as the first in the state. An exhaustive lecture followed, drawing sightseers and local dealers. The event highlighted innovation in footwear manufacturing and attracted notable attendees.
A series of land transfers cataloged include Emaranda Butcher gifting 103.72 acres to Nathan G. and Daniel G. Mutthorhie in Grant district. Florence M. Mine to Pleas ant View M. P. church. Ten Mile Land Company to Omer E. Heldreth two lots in Eaule district. Arthur E. Hijton to L. D. Welch four lots in Grascelli Simpson district. Broaddis Land Company to Louis F. Deom one lot in the city. Omer E. Heldreth to Chester A. Heldreth six lots in Eagle district. Robert R. Hardesty to Annettio Barnes one lot in Shinnston. Myra Hall to Alexander Franklin one lot in the city. Pine Grove Mfg Land and Imn. Co. to Georgia D. McClumm one lot in Northview. David E. West to John Johnson four lots and 16 acres in Tenmile district. Artis Cottrill to Henry M. and Martha Holbert one lot. Rinehart Tena A. Robins to V. Porter Legmol one lot in esty. John A. Crislin to C. D. Weidenhammer half of two lots in Glen Elk. James Reynolds two acres near Bristol.
The W. T. U. will hold a prayer service from 3 to 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon October 21 at the First Baptist church. Indies of Clarkeburg are invited. It is a call from national headquarters for prayer and thanksgiving for victories in Denver.
A promotional piece argues eczema is a skin issue not a blood disease and advocates immediate skin cleansing. It claims wintergreen based D. D. D. Prescription offers relief and cites Wells and Haymater of Clarkaburg as endorsers. The ad closes with a flour brand name Sweet Melody Flour.
An old classified style ad markets James A. Banister Slee and Walk-Over shoes for men in Button and Blacker finishes. It touts metal and patent leather options in multiple widths and states available sizes to fit.
Absolute policy statement promising well trained educated staff and guaranteed satisfaction. Claims low prices, reliable delivery anywhere anytime, and no delays with emphasis on quality and customer trust.
Henry Hainse Proprietor advertises cleaning repairing and pressing services in Clarksburg including hat cleaning and home phone listings. Local business card style promotes services at 109 NW, with contact number 214L.
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