18 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1917
Page
1
A community store announces its month-end sale featuring special items across all departments. The weekly attendances show customers value the savings offered, with crowds returning each week to take part in the big savings.
A pile of sample brushes in various shapes offered below manufacturer prices. Worth 75c, 1 and 1.25 each, now 59c each in a single big lot. Sold as special value for quick sale.
A discounted offer on 98 soft finish longcloth yard wide in good JOC quality. Buy at 98c per bolt with previous sale price $1.25. Limited supply, available Monday only for summer supply.
A sample line of tooth brushes from a top bristle goods maker offered at 18c each. All styles sizes and shapes are displayed at this pleasing price with value options 25c and 35c.
Hydrogen peroxide bottles drop from 15 cents to 9 cents at the sale as a scarce yet essential household item. The note emphasizes its importance in every home and highlights the economical offer.
An assortment of large and small work baskets and fruit baskets is being closed out. Choose the basket you like and pay half price, cutting the difference and saving money.
Scarce silk hosiery drives prices up but this store offers Number 326 black silk hosiery at marked $1.00 now 89 cents. The ad emphasizes a sacrifice on the special deal to attract buyers.
A sale offers colored Turkish towels at 38c each, marked down from 58c. The ad markets them as regular beauties and highlights the bargain as a big treat for shoppers.
Six inch marble statuettes of old masters in white marble for cottage or mansion decoration. Previously sold at $1.25 or more, now offered at 39c each with many marked prices and select pieces likely priced around 98c in the past. Limited quantities.
Colgate toothpaste offered at 19c per large size, a reduction from 25c elsewhere. Limited sale during the event.
Rikers promotes its 19c cold cream as effective for chapped hands and sunburn relief. Claims include smoothing rough skin and soft skin for users. Encourages use at the beach and offers tubes or jars, including a 25¢ size at 18c.
Earthenware pottery including vases bowls flower bowls jardinières and related items are being cleared out to make room for new stock. About 80 pieces are discounted to half their former prices. Shop now to save on a large selection.
A large fancy box of stationery and envelopes offered at 39c a box while it lasts. The ad notes rising stationery prices but promotes this lot as a bargain for personal or office use.
Perin's talcum powder 12 borated or scented appeals to nursery toilet and after shaving uses. A 12c box offered at 15c value, now 12c in this sale.
The notice promotes a shirt waist sale at 98 cents, claiming new styles and high value with waists regularly priced around $1.50. It emphasizes urgency and instant attention for shoppers.
Lot of Rag Bath Rugs 18 by 36 inches previously sold at 45 cents. Rugs feature color blends and are marketed as bath rugs for service. Two per customer. Choice 29 cents each.
A special table features wide widths of moire taffeta Latin and flowered ribbons at 25c a yard. The ribbons are fresh and desirable, making the sale more appealing as quantities are limited.
Genuine Ruben's Vests in medium weight cotton grade 35c sold in Athens by Michael's. Our No. 130 35c seller offered at 25c each, with many manufacturers copying the genuine article.
Spring time nears and city departments begin spring outfits as early shoppers explore new garments. The piece highlights renewed commerce and seasonal arrivals for the upcoming period.
The store showcases ongoing spring millinery with a new designer from New York, Springfield. Buyers monitor daily arrivals of fashionable hats from top designers and are eager to view the latest creations and place orders. The department invites customers to meet the designer and explore fresh styles.
Women worldwide are considering spring purchases with early buyers choosing new Spring Suits. The message highlights a change from winter garments to Spring styles, urging readers to view a range of ready to wear suits in popular colors seen as fashionable and destined for popularity.
Mothers and daughters will delight in new Silverleaf girls suits designed by a leading Juvenile apparel creator in New York. The line features tailored skirts and coats in shepherd checks wool gabardine serge with economy in mind, plus crepe de chine and voile waists in fresh styles.
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