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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
8
High grade ready to wear garments offered at unheard of Athens prices. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect and shop as this sale aims to move stock quickly to make room for incoming fall goods daily arriving.
A local ad promotes skirts priced at 75 cents in khaki linen linine and rep fabrics. New models range from white blue tan to navy with former prices from 1.50 up to 2.50.
Auction note highlights wash dresses priced at 1.95, reduced from 4.50 to 6.00. The lot features numerous attractive styles in muslins and cotton foulards, all new and well made.
A sales pitch highlights cotton dresses priced from $6.00 up to $900, promising stylish models and high quality at prices below material costs. Offered for street and home wear, the ad invites a closer look to be convinced.
Doctores from three counties gather in Winder Georgia August 22 1911 to discuss pellagra the disease described as more deadly than consumption The program includes prayers welcomes addresses and multiple papers by physicians from Atlanta and state health officials with a 1 30 pm entertainment at the Colonial Inn
The Tribe of Jacob reunion for Jacob Weaver descendants gathered at D. G. Weaver’s home near Weaverville in Asheville area. Family members from various locations attended the event in August, marking a centurylong family lineage reunion.
Hall County road commissioners deny accepting nineteen average felony convicts from the state prison commission. Gwinnett County had prepared the convicts, but Hall balked, citing concerns over average quality. The dispute is under review, with potential transfer to Jackson County for sixty days of road work and return-day credits.
Readable fragment notes a poultry supplies listing at St Marbutt with contact phone 300. The item appears as a terse local advertisement seeking buyers or inquiries. No additional details or dates provided.
Silk dress sale notice advertises whole silk line and evening gowns. Davison Nigholson Co promotes discounted prices. Implies limited stock under promotion.
Gainesville Ga August 17 for the past week Mr R T Bagwell has been confined to his room with a foot inflamed and swollen nearly the size of two feet. While in bed a mosquito bit the cot and the bite stung and itched. Half asleep he rubbed the foot on the bed post and slept. Next night the foot began to hurt and inflame and he went home to see a doctor. He weighs nearly 400 pounds. Both Dr Robertson and Dr Palmour treated the inflamed foot to prevent blood poisoning. In the cemetery at o clock a funeral conducted by Rev A M Pierce.
James W. Chapman, longtime editor of The Washington Gazette Chronicle and contributor to the New York Herald, died Tuesday night at 11 following a brief illness. He was 59, survived by his wife, three sons, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral and interment were held yesterday afternoon at 4.
Washington August 17 Rear Admiral Seston Schroeder 2 career naval officer retires on grounds of age. His career began in 1869 after graduating from Annapolis and assignment to the Pacific fleet. He commanded the battleship Louis and led the Virgin during the Atlantic fleet world cruise. last active post was president of the Naval War College.
Rochester hosts the annual G A R encampment with a record number of regimental and brigade reunions during the week. The fiftieth anniversary of the war drives the gatherings alongside related organizations such as the Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans Army Nurses and more. Ex Pensioners of War Naval Veterans and Andersonville survivors will also meet.
Linen coat suits in white and natural offered at half price. Made of pure linen by skilled makers. See them to believe the quality and workmanship.
Choose among gingham dresses offered at two fifty each. These home and street wear options include selections originally six and six fifty dollars, now reduced for quick sale. Strong value on durable fabrics and practical styles yesterday’s stock showcased in clear public sale presentation.
All weaves and sizes in leading styles, tailor made in white and Natural colors. Choice of entire lot at one to two price, providing a broad textile offer with adjustable options for buyers seeking affordable skirts.
The Industrial Index notes Georgia and Alabama drawing new industrial activity with shipments of hardwood product targets to foreign markets. It lists upcoming construction including churches, depots, hospitals, office buildings, schools, warehouses, and apartments across multiple towns and states, plus planned plants and bond votes in Bainbridge McIntosh county and Greene county for infrastructure and roads.
Washington August 17 Dawe managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress plans a September departure for El Paso to meet Col. D C Collier director general of the Panama California exposition in San Diego. They will tour southern cities to promote the All Southern Conference in Memphis October 9 inviting all U S citizens to visit the South and see its rapid advancement and rail stopover privileges for Pacific Coast tourists.
The report notes bond issues being considered for additional cities along with corridors for bridges and road upgrades. It states that thirty corporations formed in the week with total capital of 1,069,500 dollars, seven banks are to be established, and fourteen extensive land sales are reported.
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