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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
6
Betty Brown notes bright coats for children in green red brown and blue with fur trim and large pockets. She highlights sturdy school coats featuring ray colored mixtures and cheerful trims. The piece emphasizes style practicality and childlike charm in early coat fashion.
Isabel reveals she will break off her engagement with Tom Custer for wealth, while Aunt Katie urges caution. Tom, awaiting news after a day at the office, is told to wait as Miss Cartwright plans to disclose a hard truth before the telephone call.
Paula recalls a first time in New York society at Sherry's and a frank dining scene among hungry, aging starlets with ham and eggs, wine, and champagne. Jem and Jeff Perrygreen clash with Paula over love while Paula confesses lingering feelings and vows to remain faithful to Jo despite temptations.
Isabel struggles with Tom’s career ambitions and her own deception as she clings to his engagement ring. After tense nights and whispered plans with Miss Katie, Tom returns triumphant with a promotion and a gift of pearls, while Isabel’s practiced ruse appears to transform into genuine affection.
Mia predicts Kentucky women will vote within five years. She just became president of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and leads the campaign for a state suffrage amendment. South of Frankfort KY the movement gains momentum as organizers press for action and ballots.
Health hints warn pneumonia is contagious and deadly, caused by pneumococcus, spread through coughs and sneezes. Emphasizes disinfection, sterilizing sputum, boiling cloths, isolation, and protecting the elderly and those with weak health. Also notes symptoms in adults and asks about hardening of arteries in a separate question.
Warwood West Virginia readers share testimonials praising Dr Pierce remedies including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Preservation. Letters claim improved appetite strength and vitality, with mentions of skin clarity and mental sharpness. Advised to request Dr Pierce’s Medical Adviser free by mail from Buffalo NY publishers.
A catalog note advertises Christmas waists in cotton from 1.00 and silk Georgette from 2.50 to 12.00, highlighting a range of new styles and colors. It promotes furs as the best gift, featuring new pelts and a guarantee with post Christmas exchange if unsatisfied.
A sale on suits dresses and millinery offers 10 to 25 percent off regular prices. Shoppers are urged to make selections early to secure these bargains and ensure suitable gifts.
Winter coats dominate sales as stock is replenished daily with new arrivals. Prices range from ten to seventy five dollars, offering shoppers a wide selection at low prices.
A display lists wool and silk sweaters priced from 2.98 to 10.00, hose at 1.00 to 1.50, leather silk and velvet pouch bags from 1.00 to 10.00, and boxed handkerchiefs at 0.25, 0.39, and 1.00 per box.
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