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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1918
Page
13
With Easter two weeks away crowds rush to be fit for the Dress Parade. Nature aleads to fresh greenery and a new apparel season, and shoppers are urged to update wardrobes. A large stock of seasonable garments is available.
The Southern Store reports its Millinery Department unusually active over the past weeks. Managers praise the effort in building a stock that pleases customers and fits prices. Easter is only two weeks away, inviting patrons to visit and browse the selection.
Our corset department reports success fitting a client who visited Washington and Baltimore yesterday. The corsetiere praises lines such as Frolaset and La Grecque and notes the Second Floor location.
Daintily delightful dresses for the little Lady, ideal for Confirmation Day. Finest beauty and loveliness described, with praise for their sheer loveliness and matching suitability.
Elegant crepe de chine undergarments showcased in the underwear department with displays priced from 1.98 to 7.50. Shoppers are invited to browse and choose from a range of delicate styles in this season’s lineup.
The ad explains a customer satisfaction pledge and a willingness to adjust or replace items. It invites returns and emphasizes attentive service as the business foundation and growth driver.
A list of fabrics with price drops and widths appears, including 36 inch Messaline at 1.39 and 36 inch chiffon Taffeta in new spring shades, plus 31 inch Silk Stripe Shirtings, all advertised in a local department section.
Fragment from a literary note cites Thomas Moore and the Shamrock emblem in Ireland. Daisy Batson is spending time with her mother at Scott's.
A long list of residents and visitors from Leland to Southport uptown share weekend trips and hospitalities. Mrs. J D Skipper vacations in the city. Miss Esther White Springs returns from work in Wilmington. families visit relatives in Whiteville, Richlands, Mt Olive, and James Walker hospital. The piece notes church meetings and community events.
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