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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
8
The city hosts its first annual fashion show and opening display for Spring styles. Crowds flood windows and stores despite a likely rain, with visitors from rural districts and male escorts drawn to displays aimed at both women and men. The three day event, organized by local merchants, aims to become a yearly affair.
Belk-Williams Co showcases a gala Spring opening with ornate window displays and a wide array of suits coats dresses and lingerie. Shoppers inspect large stock across departments while clerks provide courteous service and help visitors select items, aiming for a happy shopping day.
Wilmington's Bon Marche unveils a spring exhibition with a fresh stock of fashionable merchandise. Special focus on millinery and silk dresses for women and misses, plus a large Juvenile Department offering dainty garments for children.
J. W. H. Fuchs Department Store unveils its Spring opening with both Wilmington and Lumberton locations presenting new apparel millinery and dress accessories. Over three days the wide merchandise variety shines despite last year’s fire and festive window displays invite shoppers.
Hundreds of ladies and young folks filled J. H. Rehder & Co. on North Fourth Street for the first day of spring opening. Miss Sarah Gardner oversaw a decorated millinery display featuring Chicort, Persian Tailo, Continental shapes, and a wide range of hats. The Silk Department highlighted new silks and dress fabrics in the latest colors and styles.
Former Ambassador Gerard and a party of Americans arriving from Berlin to Washington were met at Daytona Beach by several hundred winter residents and a band. Gerard stepped from the train to the sound of America, smiling at the cheers.
In every department the Spring opening is being showcased. Taffeta and imported Tussah and Shantung silks are featured as shoppers view new displays across the store.
Beery's Department Store on Fourth and Castle streets features spring hats of all shapes and sizes from tiny headpieces to large sailor styles. Those unable to view today are invited to inspect displays tomorrow or Wednesday. Beery's promotes record assortments, stylish beauty, and strong values.
George O. Gaylord showcases all new hats ribbons flowers waists and skirts today tomorrow and Wednesday. Hats are stylish and varied with free trimming on purchase. Although no special sales push, many shoppers take the opportunity to begin spring purchases as the store looks ready for inspection.
A D Brown in Wilmington showcases its spring opening with new Wooltex goods and a full department display. Courteous sales staff invite women to view the latest fashions and accessories.
A well known shop presents an alluring selection of Betty Wales dresses and coats for its opening days. Each garment promises added value and lasting pleasure, with the display described as superior beyond words.
At the corner store near Front and Market streets crowds gathered to view dresses, suits, coats, sport blouses, crepe and organdy blouses. Platt's, long known for Royal Society threads, showcased many new spring designs during the opening.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Colombia Panama treaty in modified form. The pact now features a joint expression of regret by both nations for incidents harming their ties, and the payment remains 25 million dollars despite prior amendment attempts. Republican opposition persists. Colombia must ratify anew if the measure passes.
The Supreme Court refused to review Oklahoma proceedings annulling a deed for oil lands near Sapulpa Oklahoma. Prairie Oil and Gas Company had secured the lands from Annie Carter a one eighth blood Creek Indian. The ruling could affect titles of other Oklahoma land owners who bought or leased Indian lands before a five year federal restriction expired.
Bobby Roth the star hold out of the Cleveland Indians has offered to coach Northwestern University outfield. He proposes to work with the Wildcats in the coming season and help develop their speed and catching skills.
The notice urges visiting the new establishment during its opening display on Wednesday and Thursday, highlighting the fort and happiness of home life and inviting attendance for the showcase event.
Front street buyers flocked to Dannebaum's spring opening as on display featured a wide range of new season garments at low prices. Silk dresses in poplin taffeta crepe de chine and crepe meteor led a lineup that included all wool coats blouses serge and poplin coat suits silk and wool skirts and a large assortment of boys' wash suits and girls' dresses.
The well known Sterchi Bancroft Company and W Munroe & Co invite shoppers to inspect their spring and summer furniture displays. New woods and designs cover indoor pieces and outdoor furniture, with access to refrigerators ice chests and a high grade piano line to be announced later.
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