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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
1
Fragment mentions cloudy damp conditions and January sales with goods bought. reference to Monday appearances and echoes from past sales. No concrete names or entities could be confirmed from the text.
An ad fragment shows bleached full size pillow cases offered at 14 to 20 cents each. The notice mentions market price and a selling price of 18 cents, with confusion over a quoted 14 cents per item.
A local ad promotes napkins described as cotton and durable, not linen, with a standard price of 1.00 but a sale offering patterns at 79c per dozen. The listing emphasizes choice of patterns and value for shoppers.
A large white and colored Turkish bath towel lot on display offers heavy, oversized towels. They are priced at 29c each during the sale, with other pieces marked 35c and 38c.
The notice advertises Red Star Diaper Cloth in full 10 yard antiseptic packs with bolts priced at 24 inches for 75 cents and 27 inches for 85 cents, highlighting year round staple goods at modest savings.
A silk remnants sale offers pieces from 1 to 6 yards across silk and satin types. Items that previously sold for 25 cents to 3 dollars now go for half price, with many small pieces suitable for waists and dresses.
A local ad notes tapestry sofa pillows offered at 48c each. The listing highlights bulk purchase options and specifies individual prices for decorative cushions.
A local advertisement touts a curtain scrim sale with thousands of yards sold and many new customers gained. Colored scrim and drapery table offered at eight cents per yard, with goods valued up to fifteen cents per yard.
A local ad promotes No. 100 all silk hose for ladies in black only. The hose are full fashioned and all silk with risle top and foot. Priced at $1.00, they are offered at 89 cents as a world beaters deal.
Silk andlisle socks for children in sizes 4 to 9 offered at low prices. Most pairs worth at least 25c, many 35c quality. Early sock buying with savings. Choice 19c per pair. Buy enough for the summer.
Advertises blanket robes in multiple color combinations with girdle neck cord frog and borders. Lists large robe price of 3 50 and notes a special sale price. mentions fabric quality and border options.
The 10c stores feature embroidered mats at 10c each, now offered to readers at 6c each. This ad highlights a limited price reduction for decorative mats usable in any room or place.
A catalog note advertises ladies parasols of good quality in black with long carved handles. They are offered at a special price of 98 cents each, reduced from $1.25.
The article highlights new spring coats and suits arriving from fashion centers. It features the Russian Blouse effect, Norfolk coats for younger girls, and promotes Michael's Suits for style fit and low prices. Spring models priced at 22.50, 25.00, and 27.50 are showcased.
The store announces a new shipment of spring shirt waists with shirted collars and cuffs a popular feature. Models in wash silk crepe d chine and georgette crepes will be on display this week with prices at 3.50 3.98 and 5 dollars.
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