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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1918
Page
5
A store proclaims its mission to aid customers and the public through thoughtful, cheerful service. It emphasizes self-improvement, usefulness, and treating others kindly as core virtues, inviting visits to witness these principles in action.
Spring display showcases attractive footwear in harmony with authentic spring wear. Visit tomorrow to view leading authentic styles. Black Kid Evening Pump with beaded instep and Louis heel. Walking Oxfords in black and Havana. White Buck Sport Oxford. White reign skin pumps in various sizes. Prices range from 5.00 to 7.00.
High fashion insiders predict a strong vogue for spring dresses with decorative styles and diverse silhouettes. Featured items include satin striped taffeta with Georgette accents at 14.95, tulle taffeta foulards at 11.95, crepe de chine at 24.75, and Georgette gowns from 22.50 to 49.50 for Misses and young women.
An unusual millinery shortage causes no formal opening as many hats from New York are delayed by traffic congestion. The shop will display arrivals as they come in, with about 50 new pattern and trimmed hats expected, while urging customers to purchase immediately when items arrive.
Scores of pretty patterns in new spring dress goods and corsets shown for the season. The display features front and back laced corsets, maternity sets, and growing girl waist styles with prices from 85 cents to $10. Also highlights new fabrics including striped taffeta, foulard, high lustre taffetas, georgette crepes, cotton voiles, and crepes in varied designs and shades priced from $1.39 to $1.69 per yard.
The newest spring suits for women and misses emphasize a slender silhouette with distinct styles. Quality and fashionable colorings mark the collection with prices from $9.95 to $75.00 and options for stout suits at the higher end.
The ad touts a harmless cuticle remover named Cutex promising perfect nails without harm. It offers two sizes priced 30 and 60 and invites readers to buy this week for best results in the Toilet Goods section.
Miss Audrey Garrison wed Roy A Burnett in a quiet afternoon ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple plans a brief honeymoon to Washington before settling at 502 Castle Street.
Mr Joseph R Carney spends weekend with parents Mr and Mrs R E Freeman Dr E B Bullock surgeon recently stationed transferred to Fort Oglethorpe Ga Friends note with pleasure Mr C M D Jones improved Mr K G Miller arrives from Norfolk Va to take management position at C Typewriter Co Roberson joins Burroughs Adding Company Lynchburg Va
Local firm plans placing advertising racks over Seaboard Air Line routes once contracts are signed. W Frost Woodus Kellum forms the company with A F DeVere handling painting. A Royal Theater display is among planned placements. clocks will be on racks. A separate report notes aviator J Brewer killed at Ellington Field amid a prior crash. Private J H Com of the 191st squadron is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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