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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
4
The White Sale offers mercerized and cotton napkins at 59c per dozen with patterns described as pretty. A larger napkin resembling linen is offered at 79c per dozen, with an implied usual price of 1.00. The ad promotes early purchase before fruit season and for general use.
Machine embroidered mats about 12 inches round offered at 6c each, with scalloped hemstitched and plain designs. Sold as versatile home decor for mantels, tabletops, and flower pots, previously 10c, now 6c in 10c stores.
A display of white and colored Turkish bath towels offered at special sale prices. The towels are described as heavy and large, priced at 29c each with other sizes at 35c and 38c.
A local advertises a waist sale with all garments priced at 98 cents. The waists, described as voile and lingerie fabrics, are promoted as new, with many items valued at $1.50 or more. shoppers are urged to expect exceptional selections.
A set of 48 square and oblong tapestry pillows advertised to brighten homes. Bought for a special sale, they are claimed to be worth more than the price, with the lot offered at 48c each.
The ad promotes No. 100 all silk hose for ladies in black only. It describes full fashioned all silk hosiery without risle top and foot, praising its quality and offering at $1.00 or 89 cents as a world eater deal.
Silk and lisle socks for children in sizes 4 to 9 in many colors. Regular stock priced from 19c a pair with many 3c qualities. Hurry as summer stock and savings operate now. Not a pair worth less than 25c. Buy enough for the season.
A bargain showcase notes Red Star Diaper Cloth in full 10 yard antiseptic packs as staple year round stock. It lists 24 inch 75 cent bolts and 27 inch 85 cent bolts with emphasis on value through available sizes.
Daily arrivals from fashion centers present spring coat suits and the Russian blouse effect as top trends. Nor fork Coats for younger misses complement the line while Michael's Suits claims leadership in style fit and value with new spring models priced at 22.50 25.00 and 27.50.
A new shipment features charming wash silk crepe d chiffon georgette waists with shirted collars and cuffs. Display this week offers prices at 3.50 3.98 and 5 dollars for the freshly styled waists aiming at well dressed customers.
Moderate opening gains and declines mark trading as United States Steel and Industrial Alcohol show mixed moves. Spot cotton prices in cities from Athens to Galveston hold around 11.40 to 12.05 cents per pound with New York at 11.90 cents and Liverpool futures easing slightly. Futures around wheat corn oats and fats show slight shifts with May and July positions noted across commodities.
H R Palmer and Sons tout Mi o na as a potent dyspepsia remedy and offer a 50 cent deposit with a full refund if it fails to aid digestion. They claim strong customer praise and promise future guarantees, noting increased sales since introducing the medicine in Athens.
In San Diego the famed boxer John L Sullivan tried trap shooting as a guest of a matinee crowd. He hit one bird hard but failed to land more, finishing with a single 25 and noting that shooting birds differs from KO punches. He later advocated building a bigger navy.
To cure children's colds keep child dry and comfortable and avoid exposure. Give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey which is pleasant soothing antiseptic raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. First dose provides relief with continued treatment preventing serious illness. Get a bottle today at druggists for 25 cents.
A vintage advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets cure dullness constipation and sluggishness after supper, promising relief by midnight to morning. Sold by all dealers.
Christian College defeated Commerce High 20 to 9 at Commerce. The game Monday afternoon showed high team spirit with a rain soaked night shirt parade enjoyed by Christian College students in Auburn.
Advertising copy touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for colds. It claims to prevent exposure and drafts, using pine tar balsams and mild laxatives to kill cold germs soothe irritated throats and heal mucous membranes. The copy asserts 45 years of use guarantees satisfaction.
In Greene county Georgia Col F B Shipp was elected ordinary to fill the late George A Merritt's term by about a 40 vote majority. His opponents were C J Thornton of Union Point and T J Smith of Liberty. Shipp is an attorney and well regarded citizen.
If you suffer with pains in the back or side stiff and sore muscles or joints or rheumatic aches or kidney trouble symptoms such as puffiness under the eyes or sleep disturbances these Foley Pills from H R Palmer and Sons offer relief.
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