Genuine Shoe Value Shoes of Merit
The passage argues that shoe prices cannot stay at old levels as material costs rise. It states that higher costs in manufacturing force higher prices for the same high grade product.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
10
Local Shoe Store Promises Best Values With Low Profit
The shop asserts prices for spring and summer footwear are in line with traditional costs, offering shoes “the best values possible to secure” after thirty years of service. They urge customers to compare and examine to judge value.
Funeral for former Athens mayor Rufus K. Reaves
Funeral services were held yesterday at 11 o’clock for Rufus K. Reaves at his Thomas Street home. Mayor Arnold and city officials attended, and Athens closed city offices during the hour of the service. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lynch
R. Belk
Thomas Street
Rufus K. Reaves
Arnold
City Board of Education
Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Constitutional Liberty in Germany Gains After Wilson Address
The German press reports Kaiser's interest in reform and fear that the president's arguments may resonate with socialists. Observers note influence from American and Russian developments and a growing momentum for immediate liberal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilson
Mrs Georgia Kent Died At Home In Center Georgia
Mrs Georgia Kent aged 75 died yesterday at her home near Center Georgia after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Lam Kent and two children. A Crooked Creek Baptist Church member for two years she will be buried in the churchyard after a service at 1 pm at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Kent
Hi Home
Center
Lam Kent
Moday
Crooked Creek Bapti Church
Memorial Service Honors Departed C C T Members in Athens
Traveling men from the local chapter of the C C T gathered at 10 45 to depart from the Gian Hotel to First Methodist church where an 11 o'clock memorial service honored departed lodge members. Names listed include T B Mangum E D T ner W C Neal W D Ellington Pp Cleveland C M Henley W Smith Jno Burch E B Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Gegian
Bernard
J. A. Miles. Lowing
T. B. Mangum
E. D. T Ner
W. C. ‘Neal
W. D. Ellington
Cleveland
C. M. Henley
W. Smith
Jno. Burch
E. B. Jackson
Gainesville High Defeats Athens High In Two Games
Gainesville high school defeated Athens high in two fast games here April 7. The first game ended 6 to 5 with Gainesville winning in a close contest. The second game was won by Gainesville 8 to 2, delivering a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Athens High
Gainesville High School
Gainesvillians
Mercer Downed Tech Once More
Mercer defeated Tech 3 to 1 in Atlanta on April 7 as Mercer again bested the Tech team in a regional contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Tech
Atlanta, Ga
Tuckston School Rally Set With Speakers and Music
A community rally is planned at Tuckston school on Friday evening April 13. Dr Barrow the chancellor and Odum will speak with cooperation from the University and county agents Migs Oliver and Mr Woodruff present. Georgia Glee Club will provide music and admission is 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children proceeds fund school improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckston
University
Barrow
Wu. Odum
Migs Oliver
Woodruff
Georgia Glee Club
Reform Electoral Law In Prussia Ordered For Postwar Era
Emperor William has ordered Chancellor Bethman Hollweg to submit reform proposals for Prussian electoral law to take effect after peace. The telegram notes the move may prompt changes in the upper chamber of the Prussian diet. Also mentions Mr and Mrs John Peek of Atlanta visiting over the weekend with Mrs E L Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
William
Bethman Hollweg
Berlin
John Peek
Atlanta
Mrs Van Astor Lace at Ball Spurs Gossip
Reporters recall Mrs Van Astor wearing lace at the ball last night, claimed to be two hundred years old. Mrs O'Brien marvels at the fortune and fashion amid social whirl.
Congressman Brand push for logate training camp in Athens
Congressman Brand advocates locating a government training camp in Athens offering local benefits. He spoke with President Tibbetts and General Leonard Wood urging quick decision, highlighting the University of Georgia and city facilities as ideal. The move follows past military camps that boosted local business during prior wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Athens
University of Georgia
Tibbetts
Congressman Brand
Leonard Wood
Bomethting
Hand-Me-Down or Made-to-Measure Spring Suits
A community ad compares hand me down ready made window dummy suits with Athens Made custom suits. It argues custom tailoring offers better fit and style, plus savings of five to ten dollars during wartime, claiming manufacturers cannot match the value.
Funeral Plans For City Resident In Athens
The city resident who died in Athens on February 17 will be sent to Barnville, 8 C., Monday morning for interment. The body has been held in the Bernstein Brothers chapel since death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Still
Athens
Bernstein Brothers
Barnville
8. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith Shoe
Clayton Street
Reaves
Oenred
Tuckston School
Chas
Congressman Brand Working
Logate
Child
Tomorr
Mrs. 1.’ J
Victor
Bernstein Bros
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