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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
3
Advertisement for Vador porch shades by Davison-Nicholson Co. claims a single shade that provides absolute satisfaction. Chemically treated to resist weather, available in sizes from 4 to 12 feet with prices from 2.25 to 7.25 dollars.
A local sale features a table of linen towels in plain white and colored borders with real values from 19c to 25c, specially priced at 10c each. The promotion highlights budget-friendly options for households.
Retailers announce daily arrivals of new hats as part of a fashion push. Reports emphasize quality and style aligned with current trends.
Special value items include a glass water set with 6 glasses and a pitcher priced at 89 cents and a berry set with 89 cent price for 6 saucers.
Full stock of children’s garments in ginghams chambrays and percales with guaranteed sizes. Prices range from 59c to 2 dollars for dresses and 85c to 7.50 for white lace trimmed options. Includes rompers blouses silk hose middy blouses in all colors 50c.
Advertisers tout a Len Victoire corset as the key to a perfect spring outfit. The piece claims a precisely tailored fit and tested shaping to enhance the wearer’s figure.
A new line of crepe dresses in popular shades arrives with prices from 3.95 to 18.50. The collection emphasizes stylish options and attractive pricing for the season.
Advertised bargains include $2.50 German Silver Mesh Bags $1.48 Boys Baseball Suits and a Wizard Mop priced at 98 cents with a free one quart polish offer noted at $1.50.
Art embroidery items and stamped sewing pieces are advertised with prices for stamped pillow cases 50c stamped dimity baby dresses 1.25 stamped pique baby dresses 50c stamped batiste baby dresses 35c Noainsook corset covers 25c children's colored chambray dresses 25c nainsook gowns 75c and 1.00 children's poplin dresses 75c children colored knickerbockers 20c stamped crepe waists 75c.
Judge C H Brand of Athens Georgia states in a letter to West Point News editor W Trox Bankston that he will not seek the governorship this year and plans to seek another term as judge of his circuit. He notes there is no opposition and that the people and lawyers prefer he stay as judge, though he may consider running for governor in the future.
Citizens urge Judge Horace M. Holden to enter the governor race. They praise his age forty eight, stainless character, and long record on the circuit and supreme benches. They note his leadership roles in the Democratic party and his family ties, urging a candidacy to unite voters.
Georgia freshman debaters argued against annexing Mexico to the United States. The Demosthenians, championing the negative, won the decision with speeches by Irvin Levy A Fawcett J R Sealey for the affirmative and Pas T N Murphy G C Miller G T Towns for the Demosthenians.
Two Internal Revenue officers traveling to Athens from Walton County hit a crossing man as their wagon struck him. The impact broke the man's leg and crushed a two gallon jug of corn whiskey. The incident revealed the man had just obtained another moonshine still unknown to the officers. The casualty lamented the loss of his liquor alongside the injury.
A due process levy on a hound dog, owned by Jack Gordon, was executed yesterday the first in this region. Attorney Joseph H. Lumpkin, from a prominent family, conducted the levy but the dog had been sold to an innocent purchaser days earlier. The tale ties to the Danielsville lawyer’s son and a local Fiddler’s Convention with a trained stage-hound.
A local reader in Mt Airy North Carolina shares a testimonial about Cardui the women’s tonic claiming relief from years of womanly troubles. The ad urges other women to try Cardui citing many users and encouraging readers to consult their druggist.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta April 24 explains that the Druid Hills Golf Club, formed by about 100 Atlanta millionaires, will open with a grand reception during opera week. The clubhouse and an elegant eighteen hole course on rolling wooded hills promise to be a showplace. George Adair leads the drive, alongside East Lake’s development. The opening adds to Atlanta’s five top golf courses within the city vicinity as the population grows.
Herman Sancken, a well known Augusta youth and brother of former Georgia quarterback Dutch Sancken, was killed when a trolley struck him as he crossed tracks. He left behind his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sancken and two brothers, with his funeral set for Sunday at 4 p.m. The tragedy stirred sorrow in Athens where his brother George had just wed Miss O’Farrell.
Check Your April Cough. Thawing frost and April rains chill you to the marrow. You catch cold head and lungs stuffed feverish. You need Dr. King's New Discovery. Mr J T Davis claims cure after other remedies failed. Relief or money back. 50c and 1.00 at your druggist Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All Sores. adv.
The scene notes a photographer asking for a pleasant expression while a victim notes the sign will be relocated due to over 500 yearly changes. The context cites influx of new residents to Atlanta and rising interest in a local game drawing converts.
Murfreesboro Tenn Mrs H E Maben reports relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. Ad cites decades of testimonials and invites letters for confidential advice. Also notes cold avoidance and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe cure sold widely.
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