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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
5
A local retailer advertises a sweeping coat suit sale from now until Christmas offering dramatically lowered prices. The message touts vast styles and savings after Thanksgiving with hundreds of suits priced far below former $15.00 tag.
The advertisement promotes a clearance sale with large savings on all dresses including silk serge blends, solids, plaids, and evening gowns. It highlights Georgette Lace and Crepe de Chine frocks and urges customers in Athens to find the season's best values in all sizes and colors.
This season fur fashion is highlighted by animal shaped collars and distinctive muff styles. Velvet red Fox Poire Fox and Pomeranian Fox colored sets lead popularity while black Lynx and black furs remain in demand. Prices range from $3.50 to $200.00.
Gift linens including embroidered towels sheets pillow cases table linens and napkins are showcased in Michaels Linen Section. The ad notes linens are always acceptable and references the old saying when in doubt give linens.
A long running millinery sale at Michael's offers half price on any new hat with no reservations. Hats priced from 3.75 to 10.00 for quick sale, plus silk hosiery from 1.00 to 1.50 and gift boxes free with purchases.
The store touts the largest stationery selection yet with many designs and high quality. Monday sale offers over three thousand boxes and initial stationery and correspondence cards priced at 25 cents, plus a full holiday focused department with special lines.
Michael's showcases a large selection of Christmas goods and novelties bought over the past year. The display promises thousands of items, easy shopping now, careful storage and delivery options, and unusually affordable prices.
A neat holiday package offers silk socks and matching ties as an inexpensive gift. The box price is 75 cents, described as a neat and attractive option for a brother or friend.
A local shop announces new handkerchief stock after months of assembling. The collection features embroidered and lace handkerchiefs with initial options, offered at 5c 10c 15c 25c and up, plus pretty gift boxes at no extra charge.
A new shipment introduces white gray and colored Ivory Toilet sets including white pink blue and a green Jade line. Jade is priced higher and offers novelty pieces not available in Ivory Pink or Blue, signaling strong demand for the new color.
The Athens Mayor and Council approve a December 1 1915 election to decide if funds may be appropriated to establish or maintain a hospital or sanitarium near Athens. Ballot wording and polling places are specified for all four wards, with named election managers and a ten day notice requirement.
Governor Mall ordered a militia company to camp near South Port Jefferson parish to halt gambling houses. He said the issue is whether the law or the gamblers reign supreme and gave no immediate plan to declare martial law.
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