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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
7
Our buyers ordered from Germany France England Austria and Japan nearly a year ago and most of those holiday goods have already arrived. The collection offers unique novelties and attractive prices ready for gift giving this season.
Holiday buyers are urged to shop now to avoid last minute rush. A wide assortment of items is available with delivery on the date requested, promising easy shopping for every age and gender.
Special to the Banner from Denver Colorado on November 28 reports fears of armed coal company actions in the strike district. Shipments of machine guns and high power rifles to the Walsen mine near Walsenburg could arm 607 thugs as a militia, threatening future violence and Ludlow-like massacres.
This notice announces a sale offering many new and desirable coats and suits from a prominent New York manufacturer. The items are late models and were purchased at a small percentage of their value, including three special racks.
Race No 1 offers broadcloth gabardine serge and cheviot suits priced at 12.98, previously selling for 20 00 22 50 and 25 00. The sale targets smartly dressed economical customers across classes.
A large assortment of suits priced at 14.98 draws buyers, with most pieces from sizes and colors in demand. The rack features styles previously selling for 30.00 and 32.50, now marked down for lively selling.
Bargain suits trimmed in fur and fine materials advertised at 18.98, contrasting with former prices up to 40.00. The retailer invites customers to pick desired colors and bargain racks or request special placement to lower costs further.
The sale features new silk dresses velvet and wool options at half price. It emphasizes stylish, not old goods, with prices from 15 to 40 dollars previously. A broken assortment of dresses in various sizes and colors is offered at a large sacrifice.
The University of Georgia faculty will hold a night session at eight in the Academic building to discuss extension work and its growth across Georgia. Highlights include the Engineering Department’s Good Roads display from Atlanta and plans to expand similar projects statewide.
In the Y M C A building a Sunday gathering of about twenty boys heard Mr. Morton Hodgson speak on The Real Thing. He urged avoiding imitation, choosing the best fiber for life, rising early to study scripture, walking with Christ, seeking joy through service, and learning from Jesus to resist evil and grow strong.
Details outline taxes on pool rooms billiard halls bowling alleys tobacco dealers cigar manufacturers and related businesses. Taxes apply November 1 1914 with two thirds collected. Also includes Sloan's Liniment ad claiming quick relief for rheumatism and joint pain.
Tomorrow brings a waist sale with every item reduced by a quarter. Prices include 1.25 waists for 0.94, 5.00 waists for 3.75, 5.50 waists for 4.12, 2.50 waists for 1.88, 6.50 waists for 0.88, 3.00 waists for 2.25, 7.50 waists for 5.63, 4.50 waists for 3.37, and 10.00 waists for 7.50.
A local display offers embroidered and lace handkerchiefs with initials. Prices range from 5c to 25c and up, with attractive gift boxes provided free of charge.
Week long sale event at MICHAEL S offering discounts on new electric lamps china dinner sets novelties sterling glassware mats cedar boxes rugs curtains silk petticoats neckwear and jewelry. Early shopping urged to maximize savings.
A local ad announces a sale on blankets and comforts tomorrow. Shoppers are urged to call to learn savings and take advantage of the event when purchasing blankets.
Gift linens including embroidered towels sheets pillow cases table linens and napkins are showcased in the Michaels linen section with a focus on variety and value. The ad notes linens are always acceptable and cites the saying when in doubt give linens as guidance for shoppers.
Georgia is unlikely to renew athletic relations with Mercer in baseball or football. Efforts by Baptists to restore the series have failed and sentiment at key scheduling points opposes resuming meetings, leaving little incentive for Georgia to play Mercer.
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for coughs and colds noting it soothes air passages loosens mucus and supports resistance to colds. It urges use for babies and children and mentions a price of 26 cents at the drugstore. The piece also references church meetings held Sundays at 3 30 pm in Athens chaired by a committee focused on boys welfare.
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