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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1917
Page
7
We announce new shipments of late spring and early summer goods with updated fashion ideas and enhanced beauty. The collection widens our stock across all lines and offers low prices that invite careful selections, with notable examples shown by the marked figures.
The lines of these suits are simply beautiful and radiant with a rich-looking appearance. At these prices every woman and miss can own one as we sell all woolen coat suits at great reductions. Striking styles exclusive models and savings on your coat suits.
New waist styles attract with bold colors in old rose chartreuse maize Nile green white and black. Made of crepe de chine they offer value at 2.50 with a white waists sale featuring four tables of bright fresh dainty summer waists worth 1.25 to 1.50 with large collars and frill effects.
Large assortment of new dresses and skirts offers material and color choices at low prices. Pretty white net dresses for children, misses and ladies range from 6.50 to 50. Dear Georgette crepe dresses in white start at 25. Tunic styles, over-skirt effects, pleated models and tailored designs featured.
Georgia congressman Brand explains opposition to the War Department draft plan and endorses a universal service bill. He argues the proposed bill excludes 15 million of military age and favors home service for some workers, while stressing volunteer armies and against drafting those under 25. He notes the issue as debated in Congress and emphasizes bipartisan support for the committee bill.
Rain likely early in the week with frequent showers. The latter half turns fair. Cooler temperatures in the first part and below normal levels thereafter. Washington forecast notes for the South Atlantic and East Gulf states.
MULES MULES announces a car of fresh mules has arrived. Potential buyers are urged to see R. 1. Cauthen at No. 167 with Clayton Street before purchasing.
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