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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
7
A collage of classified items from 1919 includes insurance offers from Lipscomb and Jester, piano sales by Flanigan & Flanigan, Edison Pianographs at J. L. Morris, and farm rental listings at Winterville. Also shown are paper shells pecans, second hand organs, lodging offers, embryo of embalming board meeting details, and car service ads from City Garage and Auto Electric Co.
Classified items announce a six room house for rent on Clay Street near Dr. L H Crow, calls for Banner route carriers, an experienced cashier needed with good pay at the New York Cafe, plus room and board notices for Athens residents and University students through the University Y M C A Information Bureau and P O Box 453.
London and Liverpool exchanges close until December 30. New York and New Orleans cotton quotes show tone steady with varied highs and closes. Chicago corn oats pork lard ribs futures listed with December to May contracts. An Athens to Charleston spot market appears stable. A testimonial quotes relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain's Tablets.
A 28th Infantry soldier Artie Dunaway writes to his parents from Luxburg after the armistice period, describing health, ongoing moves, and hopes for peace. He thanks family for letters, notes the draft army's return, and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
The item notes a pewter toned winter ensemble with fur edging on tunics, velvet overblouse and panels, and fur finishing the sleeves. It lists fabric needs for sizes 16 to 20 years: 4 yards 40 inch novelty fabric and 214 yards 40 inch velvet. Price 26 cents.
London reports the Dunraven decoy ship, commanded by Captain Gordon Campbell VC, fought a German U-boat in August 1917. Despite fires, exploding magazines, and repeated torpedo strikes, the crew maintained guns and signals, delaying the submarine until Allied destroyers arrived. The vessel sank the next morning with colors flying.
Associated Press reports big oil producers in the Southwest expect higher output and demand as peace returns. They cite broader use of fuel oils and lubricants, replenished stocks, and war-end markets. Regional production totals rise with North Texas 62,000 bpd, Gulf field 68,000, Kansas 99,000, Oklahoma fields 142,000 plus Cushing 44,500 and Heaston 42,500, up from quarter ending Sept 30.
Paris fashion notes show couturiers push combinations of materials for the coming season. A dark brown serge dress with a collar ov is belt and pocket trimmings in check stripe features a front panel cut with a deep shoulder yoke and neck to hem buttons. Dress No 7894. Sizes 14 to 20 years. Price 25 cents.
A Pictorial Review description highlights new tweed fabrics as exceptionally soft and pretty for development designs. It notes simple patterns with blue satin piping and a white crepe collar, sizing 16 to 20 years, with a price of 25 cents and material needs 4 yards plus crepe and ribbon.
Pictorial Review describes a college girl tunic outfit with a dark blue base plaid of dark green and red stripes, a plain blue silk wool poplin skirt, silk belt and buttons. Medium size needs 3% yards of 64 inch plaid and 2% yards of 44 inch poplin. Age range 14 to 20 years. Price 25 cents.
Miss Pauline Barton of Bowman has returned home after visiting Mrs. V A Sims on Thomas street. Mr Victor Hasood returned last night from Lawrenceville where he spent several days with relatives.
Friday notes Olive Tell in The Secret Strings Bray Cartoon Elite Nazimova Eye for an Eye. The report cites a rise of over a million barrels in the June quarter and two million in the March quarter. Experts say Mexican fields could reach 1,000,000 barrels per day with field extensions enabling oil stations at ports worldwide and broader ship oil burning power use.
A pictorial Review pattern showcases a smart dress for women in war work or lengthy duties away from home. Plaid flannel forms the main fabric with a 1 yard 48 inch wide border, satin used for the collar and cuffs. Costume No. 7949 in sizes 16 to 20 years priced at 25 cents.
Victorian Review describes a velvet one piece dress with pearl gray satin collar and left side placket. It includes a top piece underskirt and satin finish sleeves, requires 3 1/4 yards of satin and 2 yards cord for medium size. Victoria Review No 7946, bust 34 to 48 inches, price 25 cents.
The article describes Fringe as a distinguished season element used on dresses and frocks. It details panel widths of about nine inches for front and sash on a check serge and satin ensemble, with an accordion plaited skirt and Mandarin sleeve cuffs. It lists fabric needs: 2 yards 14 inch nerge and 4 yards 40 inch satin for medium size, and mentions Pictorial Review Costume No. 7987 and Fur No. 6893 with one size for three collar styles at 26 cents.
A letter from Mrs. D. W. Lasley of Litchfield praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative. She says they provide quick and sure relief from indigestion and constipation and recommends them to others troubled by similar issues.
An advert by Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia promotes Fekman’s Alterstive a 20 year remedy claimed to ease lingering coughs from colds or throat irritations. Bottles priced at 2.50 are offered by affiliated agents.
A fashion note describes a skirt designed with added panels to gain width while keeping a narrow silhouette. The model pairs satin and cashmere fabrics with a playful ribbon vest from Pictorial Review Costume No 7904 in sizes 16 to 20 years, priced at 25 cents.
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