10 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
1
A terse public notice urges shoppers to act now with only 12 days left. It emphasizes urgency and directs readers to complete purchases before the deadline. The item hints at a limited time sale or program ending soon.
Thrifty shoppers seek to save this season as Michael's presents twelve gift buying ideas. The page promotes affordable options and practical suggestions for gift givers aiming to balance value and variety.
The store announces a liquidation of its entire stock with dramatic price cuts on suits and dresses. Many items are priced to move quickly, including odd lots and single pieces, with some inventory at unusually low rates to attract shoppers to view and buy before stock runs out.
Beacon robe blankets promise a sturdy snowy cotton build with careful processing for strength and beauty. They suit robes and wraps for men women and children, feature waist and neck cords with frog fastener, full size at 2x90 inches priced 3 25 each.
A well assorted display offers umbrellas for ladies and men with expanded space in the umbrella department. The store promises best quality at low prices, featuring staple shaped handles and a pretty holiday line ideal as a sensible gift.
The department showcases a wonderful range of shirtwaists for self and gifts with georgette crepe crepe de chine and embroidered effects. The display emphasizes new arrivals and quality while noting prices are below expectations.
Early on Christmas morning the article urges mothers to gift Cuddiedown robes and bootees to keep children warm. It notes prices from $2.25 to $6.60 in the infants section and emphasizes protection against wintry drafts.
The millinery sale offers trimmed hats at astonishing prices, avoiding old styles. The spacious salon displays hats in white black gold silver with flowers and feathers in every color. Shoppers are tempted by eye catching models and low prices once they see the cold figures.
The holiday spirit fills Michael's as shoppers are urged to browse a wide display of glassware, china, brass, ivory items and many gift ideas. Helpful tables show leather suitcases, wool blankets, bedding, curtains and more, promising savings on Christmas shopping at the store.
Years of trusted fur buying and selling at Michael's promise top service with best furs at best prices. Black fox, lynx, beaver, seal sets and pieces in rich colors. wolf and coney options for economical style. Child sizes and juvenile sets await Santa's call for quality gifts.
Children can choose police outfits soldiers Indian and cowboy suits and Boy Scout outfits in many sizes from 2 to 14 years. Indian girl costumes and Wigwams are available too. Prices range from 1.00 to 4.50 for suits and 2.50 to 5.00 for Wigwams with sizing held aside before sold out.
A promotional note offers a complete stock of dinner sets from $10 for a 150 piece full set to $65 for gold rim sets. It highlights mismatched dishes, white linens, and the appeal of a new, spick and span service as a Christmas gift option.
A cedar chest is presented as a lasting gift and sturdy addition to a home. It protects clothes from moths and insects, serves as ornament, and comes in small and large sizes with or without trays for inspection.
Folding game tables are useful and needed in every home. They fold and store away when not in use. A wide range of styles and prices are available, but the best are the felt or leatherette covered models priced at 3.5 dollars.
A store touts its vast stock of art needlework ahead of Christmas. Finished pieces are handmade by experts and shown in the department to help buyers visualize gifts. The Royal Society stamped goods highlight the selection for men women and children and prices hold firm despite high living costs.
The Hugro vacuum carpet sweep cleans the surface and digs dust from beneath with strong hand friction caused suction. It removes dirt from the top and dust from under the rug, leaving a sanitary carpet and protecting it from wear. Makes a lasting Christmas gift. Priced seven fifty.
The notice emphasizes Linton's Spring water served from sanitary coolers on all floors and invites customers to drink freely while visiting the store. It highlights ongoing safety and comfort amid crowds of shoppers and asserts the water's purity.
Announcement highlights sale of hosiery handkerchiefs and gloves with no need for more details. Gift boxes offered with purchases and notices new arrivals of the latest fads and fashions for personal use.
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