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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
3
Hartleys announces a summer white sale featuring Madame Lyte corsets and a sample line praised for quality and individuality. The promotion highlights pink and white models with price points around two dollars and a selection of white dress skirts at 95 cents, with items displayed on first and second floors during the event.
Hartley White Sales announces a June 15th sale in Fairmont promising remarkably low prices on cotton goods, underwear, and fine garments despite rising costs. The ad urges immediate ordering to avoid future price increases and stresses thousands of snow white and pink items made to Hartley Standard.
A garbled ad lists pink undergarments including tall waists and thong options, pink gowns in crepe, mull, and satin, with prices ranging from a few dollars to about twelve. It also mentions pink silk gowns and combinations with prices from 1.25 to 7.60 and notes of socom floor items.
The ad touts corset covers in multiple styles and trims. Prices range from 5 to 135 cents, with varieties featuring embroidery lace trims and German val lace. Describes models with white pockets at armholes and ornate yokes, aiming to showcase value and fashion details.
Bargain night gowns offered in a wide range of styles and fabrics including cambrics and lace trim. Prices begin around 68 cents with selections at 95 cents and mid-range options from 1.35 to 10 dollars. Includes maternity gowns trimmed with embroidery, ribbons, and edged finishes, plus high end pieces up to 19 dollars featuring laces and ornate detailing.
Shoppers viewing a sample garment display noted varied skirts priced from 45c to 6 and up to 6 with rich trimmings. The selection included cambrics crepes and embroideries, some with lace and inlays, plus durable embroideries and noble workmanship promised across a wide range.
The passage describes various garment combinations with named styles and trims. It notes the popularity of certain combinations, such as embroideries, lace insertions, and ribbon edges, offered across envelopes and garments. Prices range from 1.35 to 3.00, with some items up to 15 dollars.
Hundreds of waists join the White Sale featuring snowy white Voile Batiste Organdie and fancy Voiles with frills and large collars. Styles include touches of color in trimmings and all sizes offered at an unexpectedly low price of 95 cents each.
Advertises extra size undergarments for stout figures with generous patterns and careful styling. Includes skirts gowns corset covers drawers and combinations in sizes around 44. Prices range from 45 cents to 4 dollars 50 cents.
For Children 4c for Infants dresses off soft namsook with hand embroidered yokes for one and two year sizes 100 to 50 cents is the range of prices for the Children's Under garments. The assortment values are better than ever.
Advertises affordable drawers for women in multiple styles and prices. Highlights 4 inch embroidered bands and durable options with plain or trimmed finishes. Promises variety from simple to ornate pairs, emphasizing value and broad selection.
Entertained grand circle at the Barnonville church aid with a birthday fete for Mrs. Glasscock held Saturday afternoon at her son J C Glasscock's home on Ponpinylvania avenue. Attendants included Mrs. Hilzabeth Glasscock and many others. light refreshments served. Mrs Glasscock received many gifts and best wishes for future birthdays.
Mrs Katherine Herr and daughter from Toledo return to their home after visiting Mrs S Cochran and Miss Beatrice Fitzwater. Mrs L Buuth returns from Clarkburg after visiting her daughter Mrs Howard Coffman. Frank Honten of Chicago visits his brothers Wilbur and Laurence Honten after a Wheeling trip. The Asis Tau Leo and Teabel Raywond visit aunt Miss Virginia Fil on Quincy Street before moving to Flaming. Rev. Hex Malinix Crown travels to Morgantown to attend commencement at W V U. Mrs Channing Moore and son John from Annaboly visit Morgantown for several days. Mrs Goores Hogue of Morgantown hosts friends in the city. Injured man Clayton sustains a broken leg.
An automobile owned by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company driver D. Burner struck El Clayton on Pennsylvania Avenue, causing a broken leg and multiple cuts. Clayton was hurled to the street and requires medical care as police investigate the accident.
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