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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1905
Page
1
A French Organdies Grecian Veils Etamines Silk Ginghams Cheviots Dercales and Madras are showcased for an opening sale. The novelties promised to be the loveliest and most artistic cotton fabrics yet produced.
Charlie Power, a young white man from Comer Georgia, vanished after borrowing his roommate Stonewall Carmichael s pistol on Monday night. He recently suffered heavy cotton losses in the slump and appeared despondent. A thorough search is under way as friends fear suicide.
Tifton Ga January 14 Hon M Vickers of Coffee county is cited as a model farmer. He has tilled the same land for thirty years and never bought meat or a bushel of corn. He has eight healthy children, has never needed a doctor, and remains happy and content with few wants.
The notice advertises Eagle brand undermuslins including gowns drawers corset covers and undermuslin pieces made of cambric and muslin. Items are described as latest styles fully approved and generously trimmed with lace ribbons embroidery tucks and ruffles. It promises low prices saving half the cost of home production and notes a display tomorrow.
Early word on household appliances hints at timing for purchases as shoppers consider assortments and value. The note suggests caution about rushing decisions while noting current availability in markets. The tone emphasizes prudent planning for future shopping windows.
Showcasing a broad spring silk collection with Mercerized Madras for waists and dresses in stripes and figures, Embroidered Swisses, Dotted Swiss, and other fabrics. Indian Lawns, Dimities, Wash Chiffon, French Lawns, Nainsooks, Piques, Persian Lawns, Linen Lawns, Organdies, English long cloth, table linens, napkins, towels, and art linens priced at 50 cents a yard.
Trustees of the University of Georgia consider a detailed development plan after a Wisconsin visit. The report urges ten year growth with shared state funding and input from department heads, prioritizing agriculture, commerce, and expanded facilities, including animal industry and horticulture spaces.
Special attention to our large assortment of sheer and dainty matched sets for weddings and infants' trousseaux in dainty material with bands, gibons, flounces and alloyers to match. Designs are exclusively confined to us.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce committee on the Athens and Jefferson railroad will meet tomorrow at ten o'clock sharp at Mr A H Hodgson's office. The aim is to close subscriptions or drop the project, urging business men to participate promptly and fully. Electric Bitters touted as malaria remedy with testimonial. sold 50 cents.
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