Bargain Suits Offered At Deep Discounts At Store
A local retailer advertises a wide range of suits with sale prices noted. Many styles are available from 12 to 14 dollar ranges, with former price points listed as high as 37.50 and 32.50.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
6
Michael's Millinery Hats Arrive With New Sport Felt Styles
The millinery corner welcomes New Sport and Felt Hats next week. Prices range from 59c to 2.50 dollars for the new arrivals. In the meantime shoppers can choose Hats 3.00 to 12.50, one dollar hats 12.50 to 17.50, and two dollar hats at 2.98.
Voile Dresses for Hot Weather Highlights
Voile dresses offered in several price ranges from 3.68 to 9.88. Advertised as light weight stylish garments with new colorings and Michael stand ard quality. Dresses priced from 3.68 to 9.88 with multiple options listed.
Michael's Summer Blanket Sale Declares Low Prices
Beacon Plaid blankets offered at 3.88 with 88 pairs in stock. The ad touts warmth durability and easy washing while noting wool blankets at 4.88 and heirs of war-era prices around 6.50 to 8.50, promoting variety and color options.
Hall Endorses General Wright for Comptroller General
Hon Joe Will Hall writes from Macon Georgia praising General William A Wright for his long service as Comptroller General noting his early entry into public life and sacrifices. He highlights Wrights role in enforcing tax laws and expanding franchise taxation, urging reelection amid state financial confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Will Hall
William A. Wright
Dobbs
Atlanta
Wm. A. Wright
Wright
People of Georgia
Third
Georgia
Rance Wright
Manassas
Virginia
Gettysburg
iAs
House
General Wright
House of Representatives
Jos.h. Hall
Grove's Tasteless Tonic as General Tonic Claim
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It highlights tonic properties and lists a 60 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Sale of Kaysers Silk Vests at Cut Price
An advertisement promotes Kayser Silk Vests marketed as Italian Silk Vests with appealing comfort and beauty. It notes a sale price of 1.48 dollars from the regular 2.50, with colors pink, light blue, and white and claims wider reach for buyers.
Baby Quilt Sale Offers Silk Covered Crib Quilts
A sale highlights silk covered baby crib quilts in pink and blue colors. Prices range from 1.98 up to 5.50 with old price notes and anticipated future increases. The ad urges buyers to select now before prices rise this fall.
Short Tales of the Sale At Michaels
A vintage sale advertisement lists discounted linens and textiles at Michael’s including pillowcasings 98¢ yard linen sheeting 1.48 yard napkins 1.98 dozen long cloth 1.25 piece undergarments 0.38 garment and other items such as tableware and toiletries with prices noted for each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
AE Nessev
Michael's Annual Sale of Ladies Hand Bags
Michael's annual sale offers leather ladies handbags at half price. Stock includes stylish and staple bags with prices starting at 62 cents for $1.25 value up to $1.75 for $3.50 items, all discounted once a year.
Jackson County Superior Court Opens Busy August Term
The Jackson County Superior Court opened with Judge Charles H. Brand presiding and Solicitor John B. Gamble representing the state. Grand jury officers named were E. B. Anderson foreman James B. Randolph clerk and Sam Lord bailiff. The judge charged the grand jury on cigarette sales to minors automobile use and the prohibition law urging a communal effort to curb lawlessness and improve moral conditions. Several cases were settled or continued including Ayers versus Whelchel and Wood versus Brock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jackson
Grand Jury
Brand
Boy in Danielsville Accidentally Kills Cousin and Wounds Sister
Ralph McGarity seven-year-old son of Lafayette McGarity of Danielsville accidentally shot and killed his baby cousin and wounded his sister while showing a rifle his father had just bought. The cousin died and the sister is expected to recover. The incident occurred as the grandmother arrived for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielsville
Ralph McGarity
Lafayette
McGarity
W. M. McGarity
Ralph
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for hacking coughs. It claims over 40 years of use and highlights soothing pine balm with tar to heal irritated air passages and loosen mucus. The copy says it aids natural sleep and helps the body cure coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A Dress Sale at Michaels Silk Georgette and Crepe
A Michaels store promotes dressing as an art and offers a dress sale featuring silks georgette ta f Festa crepe de chine and other fabrics aimed at ladies costuming pleasure for wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael’s
Michael
Michael's
See Your Saving Lot Dresses At Low Choice Prices
Advert says two dress lots with Jap Silk Crepe de Chine options and many price points from 8.98 to 37.50. It touts dress making quality, fit, and saving choices with two exclusive picks in each lot and bold claim of low price.
Art Needle Work Sparks Seasonal Crafting
Whiling away long summer days, art needle work offers a worthwhile pastime. The Royal Society launches new package pieces for immediate use and for distant Christmas gifts, inviting inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society
Revival services boost parish in Colbert Georgia
Rev. J. S. Settle of Meadow Baptist Church hosts evangelistic meetings helped by Rev. W. H. Faust of First Baptist Winder. Large crowds attend from Madison County and fifteen new members join, reviving the church founded four years ago by Rev. B. G. Smith. L. O. Jones leads song service with old-time hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
J. S. Settle
Baptist Church
Meadow
This County
W. H. Faust
First Baptist Church
Winder
L. O. Jones
Madison County
B. G.smith
Baptist State Mission Board
MR. Faust
The
Mrs. Osgood's Wonder Hair Removal Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Mrs. Osgood's Wonder as a permanent hair removal solution for the face neck and arms. It claims skin safe and inexpensive results and offers a money back guarantee with every package from H. R. Palmer & Sons or other druggists.
Willing to Be Herolc
Uncle Eben notes some men are self-forgetful and willing to bear a grip epidemic to ease others' suffering. The remark highlights selfless sacrifice in a community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herolc
Eben
Bath Robes on Sale at Michael's Store
Beacon’s Bath Robes marketed for men and women in a prewar price story. Robes described as bath robe blankets with cords and frogs, offered in a full lot. Sale price announced at two eighty eight, a discounted figure from three fifty and prior pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Mamma
Beacon
Infants' Long Dresses Sale Outsells Normal Prices
A home sale offers infants long dresses made from fine imported sheet fabrics. Prices descend with dress length and sales figures, listing options from 98 cents to 2.98 dollars for various lengths and quality levels. Dresses advertised as fresh pretty and dainty.
Sale of Brassieres Replaces Corset Covers Tomorrow
A newspaper item notes brassieres replacing corset covers with an offer of two lots available tomorrow. One lot features 50 brassieres at 38 cents, and another offers 1.00 brassieres at 68 cents.
Fine Dinner and Tea Sets in Gold Band Floral Design
Light Housekeeping offers 42 piece dinner and tea sets in pretty china with gold band and floral designs. Sizes are in six lots with bargain prices. choice costs 3.48 dollars per set, so a broken piece would not worry buyers.
Italian Silk Camisoles at low prices
Italian Silk Camisoles are marketed as luxuries yet described as essential wardrobe items. The store lists many camisoles at $1.50 quality, some $2.50 quality, with colors including pink blue and maize and a choice price of 69 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isoles
Sweaters for Mountain Seashore or City
Sweaters are practical and in fashion for many moments from porch knitting to everyday wear. Michael's offers new sweaters with good quality and popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael’s
Third student body of year comes to University of Ga
About 300 boys and girls from across Georgia arrive at the University of Georgia for a ten day summer short course in agriculture. They hold scholarships and many will attend without scholarships. They will stay in dormitories, eat at Denmark Hall, and receive instruction from the College of Agriculture with tours of the college farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF GA
University of Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Denmark Hall
College of Agriculture
Results Tell There Can Be No Doubt About the Results
An Athens citizen testifies to lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. J L Byrd of 149 Wilkerson Street reports severe back pain dizziness and frequent urination improved and cured by one box. Also mentions Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and other family use endorse Chamberlain's product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. L. Byrd
Wilkerson Street
Doan
Dean
Mr. Byrd
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
Chamberlain
Colin
Gidney Simmons
Te Haven
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael’s Millinery
Macon
Macon Telegraph
Madras
Percales
Jackson County Superior Court
Martin Institute
J. S. Ayers
R. E. Whelchel
W. I. Pike
J. M. Woods
L. B. Dowdy
J. O. Wood
E. G. Brock
Lottie Wood
Odell Wood
Sallie Jackson
Ben Hawkins
F. E. Tipton
N. N. Pendergrass, Jr
R. D. Duke
Cousin
Kayser
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