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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
6
Mme Alla Ripley of the Fashion Art ventures of America showcases a night society exclusive muff attached to a luxurious evening coat. The brocaded allvar cloth garment features black and white polar bear fur and a voluminous girdled front designed to keep fingertips warm.
In dialogue between Mollie and Marie, the women debate wedding gowns and social expectations. Mollie plans to convert her gown for her daughter’s wedding while examining superstition surrounding Chad and past wives, noting Dick’s reactions to her attire and the tension between personal taste and propriety.
In midwinter fashions two trends dominate. perforated shoes with dotted cut tops and small turban hats made entirely of ribbons step into the spotlight. wide ribbons trim blouses in pale greens and blues while coats flaunt ankle-length hems and flaring edges. health officials lift the diphtheria quarantine allowing gatherings again as the disease comes under control in Martinsburg West Virginia December.
The ongoing Christmas Prize Carnival offers 76 000 extra votes for every 15 dollars of subscriptions during the final period. Closing at 9 p m Saturday December 11, the office at 404 Main Street will accept mail subscriptions and keep hours late. A list of contestants and vote tallies is published for Districts No 1 and No 2 including Fairmont and surrounding towns with numerous participants such as Mary Alin, Robert Amos, Beulah Lowe, Helen Adams, and John H Lovelake among many others.
Charles McKain and Jesse Page are noted in Rivesville community notes with brief mention of local activities. Arnett is also referenced among residents. the fragment suggests neighborhood updates and social entries without further detail.
A remarkable note profiles Clare Gi as a rare female figure in the U S Treasury. Described as a Feritable Portia she challenges legal barriers daily in treasury affairs. From stenographer to treasury law student and attorney she now holds a top legal advisory post.
Mrs Angier Duke becomes mother of a baby boy. The Duke couple, Mr and Mrs Angier Buckhanan Duke, reside in New York. Bride Cor Delia Biddle, daughter of Anthony J Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia, wed on April 28 at Holy Trinity Church Philadelphia. The Dukes are prominent Philadelphia social leaders.
A monument to the memory of Luther Santmyer, a Confederate soldier, will be unveiled Sunday afternoon at Barrackville Cemetery by the Robert E Lee chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Judge W. S. Haymond will give the principal address. Mrs. C F Manley will speak for the local chapter, with a hymn and southern song service. The Barrackville Baptist church hosts the ceremony. Mary Straight, widow of Edgar Straight, contributed significantly to the erection, with neighbors aiding in Santmyer’s burial after typhoid fever illness. Luther Santmyer served in White's Battalion Confederate Cavalry. The Barrackville house where he died remains.
Fairview news notes a Mother's Meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to be held at Mea H C Coming Thursday. Ing Miss Marie Tomlinson of Fairmont visits her aunt Abra C U L Jones of Fairview. Dre A Le Peters of Fairmont and Ord Wartis of Fairview consult about a sick child of Mrs Gillilan. Mr and Mrs Charles Paterson retire from a business trip to Jane Low. Mission Circle of St Paul's Baptist Church meets to make carpet rags for the new church at Stannington. Eggs have been scarce. a farmer explains hens laid best when eggs were 15 cents per dozen and quit laying when 30 cents. A Charleston item notes Prince-Wick Coal Company of Beckley receives incorporation, chief works in Raleigh County, with $100,000 capital. incorporators include Prince E Lilly and J R Hornbrook of Pemberton, Thomas W Wickham, W W Hume, Ashton File of Beckley.
Fragmentary medical ad text discusses alleged lime loss and remedies for tuberculosis symptoms. Mentions "Altepacives" and "Eckmann" products, hints at dietary and ingredient factors, and urges use of a laboratory supply or agency. Content is garbled and not coherent.
An old health note urges regular exercise of body and mind to prevent decline. It links bodily vigor to mental sharpness and cites the value of self development for sane living. Includes a call to support Red Cross Christmas Seals and a West Virginia Prohibition conference discussion.
Fragmentary OCR text references health terms and a prescription context. It mentions a program or product involving vitality and nutrition and a drug component. Specific names, dates, or clear actions are not present to identify a complete news item.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss, claiming thick, wavy, lustrous hair after minutes and weeks of use. It promises measurable results in two weeks with a bottle costing about 26 cents and urges careful topical application for soft glossy hair.
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