26 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1905
Page
1
A local shop presents an assemblage of high character spring fabrics and reasonably priced goods. Showcasing spring silks, dress goods, white and wash fabrics, shirt waists, and neckwear, with critics praising the beautiful creations and exclusive novelties not seen elsewhere.
The printer presents a large assortment of Organdies as the season opens. Also shown are Batiste Gauze Veils Cotton Seilians Mercerized Ginghame and other fine thin materials for summer wear.
The Silk Department is the store’s busiest area featuring the latest weaves for waists and dresses. Printed Satin Liberty and Foulards adorn dresses with Latin designs by top French artists. The shop showcases what is considered the correct choice in color and style.
A catalog style notice advertises dress goods from Georgia featuring a wide array of new fabrics. The listing highlights the most complete selection of fashionable textiles available for purchase.
The white goods department emphasizes a strong Southern lead with lawns Swisses Nainsook Madras and linens for waists and dresses. An immense table damask napkins towels white linen and lawn shirting waists selection is promoted.
The Athens and Jefferson Railroad subscription list climbs as Hardeman Phinizy adds 500 dollars bringing total to 18650. The Chamber of Commerce aims to reach 20000 dollars with more locals expected to subscribe by Monday, enabling survey start and road completion within twelve months.
Jeweler R Brandt unveils a store wide sale starting March 1 with a 7 feet Grandfather clock valued at $35. The price drops by $1 each recessive day until sold. After 5 days the clock is $30, after 8 days $27, after 16 days $19, and so on. A rare bargain awaits. Remember the sale and set your price early.
In a high wind game the Juniors beat the Sophomores 13 to 12 in a tense series finale. Both teams produced heavy hits with errors common, and the crowd stayed熱 through a brisk, wind swept contest.
Yesterday about dark the residence of Mr. Sam Alexander near this city in Jackson county was burned. The fire was incendiary and efforts to capture the culprit or culprits continued, with bloodhounds sought but unavailable due to Officer Rose being in Florida. No motive given. the offender faces severe punishment by law. The article notes nearby residents and local businesses including Burpee seeds and Orr Drug Company.
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