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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
3
Special sale continues at Michaels offering Lyra Redfern Warner and American Lady corsets from top lines at unusually low prices. Many sizes limited by stock as styles vary, urging early visit to secure preferred size. Corsets priced at 98 cents to 2 dollars with multiple models in stock.
January White Sale ends as we clear all muslin underwear. Lots were sold, some slightly soiled, many items marked to half former prices. Fresh from the laundry, garments include gowns combinations skirts drawers princess slips and corset covers priced from cheapest to best.
The article previews Spring fashion with flowing coats and full skirts in black and white checks, blues, greens, and the new twilight blue. It notes military collars and trimming buttons, plaited or plain skirts, and style guidance so most readers can wear the look. Prices range from $15.00 and up, with a large new luton display Monday.
New styles in taffeta silks are shown in many combinations. Colors blend into attention grabbing models with surprisingly low prices for quality and style. Dresses arriving last week signal more to come and reveal colors and sizes for everyone.
Devonshire Cloth in about fifty new patterns open for inspection. Guaranteed fade proof sun fast and tub proof. If any piece fades we replace it. Ideal for the younger family and mothers. 32 inches wide 20c yard. New wide Ginghams in spring patterns 32 inches wide 15c yard. Economy to buy fast color Ginghams with superior dye and guaranteed not to fade. Especially suitable for children's dresses.
A local sale offers bath robes at varying prices including 2.29 2.79 3.29 4.50 and 2.49 5.50 2.98 6.50 with robes listed up to 8.48. Shoppers may find several sizes and styles in the ongoing clearance event.
The notice lists outing gowns on sale with prices including $1.00, $1.25, and $1.60. It specifies continuing stock and price points but lacks further context about seller or dates.
The store promotes a waist table as the public favorite with waists bought from manufacturers at bargain prices. Vendors emphasize market watch and seasonal access to remnant style waists. Values range from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars, with the entire lot offered at 98c each.
A wide selection of new Spring Waists features dressy fabrics like Radium Silk Georgette Crepe de Chine and Taffeta Silks with many popular waist fabrics. Convertible collars adorn plain colors and striped waists. The styles are fetching and attract attention for a long period with a large assortment arriving this past week.
Dr BE M Nighbert, in charge of Georgia tick eradication, reports Georgia ranks second among ten states in freeing farms from splenetic fever in 1915. Six thousand two hundred twenty four square miles across 20 counties and 111,794 cattle released from quarantine, with Alabama leading. The program aims to improve cattle on farms, boost beef and butter, and permanently enhance soils and pastures. Since 1906, progress exceeds one third complete, with work extending to every county. Continued local funding and cooperative plans are expected to finish ticks in five years, using arsenical baths via dipping vats every two weeks for 12 to 14 treatments. The dipper is celebrated as the key worker.
Dr Edward Ewing Pratt of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce warns at the National Paper Pulp Association banquet that peace after the European war will reshape trade. He says the United States cannot be isolated and must be commercially ready with trained personnel finance options tariffs and a merchant marine aided by a new shipping board and tariff board to lead in postwar international commerce.
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