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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
5
Michael's promotes a coat suit sale with a wide selection priced from 9 to 14.98. The ad highlights many suits originally costing up to 37.50 and stresses tailoring and workmanship.
The arrival of new sport and felt hats will boost the millinery corner next week. Prices range from 59 cents to 2.50 dollars, with selections from 3.00 to 12.50 dollars and 12.50 to 17.50 dollars, with a 2.98 price point noted.
Light, airy voile dresses showcased in multiple price ranges from 3.68 to 9.88. Advertises colors as new and pretty with stylish models. Offers dresses priced from 3.68 up to 9.88 with variations listed.
Michael's offers Beacon Plaid Wool Blankets at 3.88 to 4.88 along with white wool varieties in pink or blue borders. Stock-keeper cites 88 pairs priced down from historic levels. blankets praised as washable, warm and durable with postwar price comparisons.
Store advertises 58 pieces of sterling silver inlaid colonial glass including bowls sugar and creamer sets and water pitchers offered at 58 cents each, originally priced at one dollar.
Fractional sale notice offers Kayser silk vests also called Italian silk vests. Priced at 1.48 during a sale from the regular 2.50 with color options pink blue and white.
Silk covered crib quilts in pink and blue are offered at bargain prices. No item in the lot under 2.50 or over 5.50. now available for 1.98 as fall prices rise.
A sale listing at Michael's offers linen fabrics including All-Linen Pillow Casings at 1.25 per yard, All Pure Linen Sheeting 1.48 per yard, napkins 1.98 per dozen, long cloth 1.25 per piece, and assorted household goods such as talcum powder 15 cents, Rikers' Cold Cream 19 cents, and Turkish bath towels 2.00 each. also knit underwear 386 garment and stationary cards 0.98 per box.
A yearly discount event offers ladies leather hand bags at half price. The sale features price points including 1.25 dollar bags for 62 cents 2 dollar bags for 1.00 2.50 bags for 1.25 and 3.50 bags for 1.75, urging quick selection while stock lasts.
We offer 600 blouses for children aged 6 to 14 in sorted patterns and both light and dark colors. The sale highlights a quick make, good choice, and a price of 48c.
Good dressing is an art taught by artists. Michael's store pursues art in all lines and especially in ladies costuming. A Michael Dress gives wearer pleasure with silks georgette taffeta crepe de chine.
Catalog copy advertises two lot dress selections with varied fabrics like Jap Silk and Crepe de Chine. It highlights fit, making, and low prices and promotes two choice prices: 8.98 for lower range dresses and 12.98 for choicest gowns, noting limited quantity and higher tagged options up to 37.50.
Whiling away long summer days with art needle work, enjoying crafts for now and Christmas gifts. The Royal Society offers package pieces for immediate inspection and future gifting.
The Georgia House failed to pass the constitutional amendment exempting college endowments from taxation, falling short of the required majority. Treutlen County creation was postponed, and capitol removal battles loom as Peach County and other measures face strategized delays and opposition.
A Bath Robe sale offers Bath Robe Blankets with cords and frogs in designs for men and women. The ad touts Beacon’s Bath Robes as the best, offered at a sale price of 2.88 after recalling prewar prices of 3.50.
A baby home sale offers infants long dresses made of fine sheet materials, often imported, with prices clearly reduced. Dresses range from 98 cents to 2.98 dollars for various lengths and styles described as fresh, pretty and dainty.
Advertises a sale of brassieres replacing corset covers with two lots tomorrow. One lot features 50 brassieres priced at 38 cents and the other offers 1.00 brassieres for 68 cents.
Attractive 42 piece dinner set offered in half dozen lots. Gold band and floral china with affordable pricing. Choice $3.48.
Italian silk camisoles marketed as luxuries but described as essential undergarments. The store offers many at $1.50 and some at $2.50 with colors including pink blue and maize and items labeled as choice at 69 cents.
Sweaters are practical and fashionable for many occasions. Michael's offers new sweaters with good quality and popular prices for summer porch knitting and everyday wear.
Representative Arnold of Clay county challenged an appropriation as half the house debated a claimed deficit in the military department. He cited unused $30,000 credit in the federal treasury from Georgia’s share of federal funds. The house killed a $3,000 library expansion for the Georgia School of Technology and approved revoking Cincinnati Southern Railroad access on a Western & Atlantic line right of way near Chattanooga. A move to extend the session and avoid sine die failed.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness after work and for sudden toothache neck backache stings bites and other vacation accidents. A vacationer testimonial urges carrying a bottle to avoid regrets during trips and camps.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for summer colds. It promises relief from runny nose and coughing, claiming quick opening of air passages and faster recovery. The copy urges readers to keep the bottle for future coughs and cold insurance.
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