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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1916
Page
1
The article notes a mid summer clearance sale with emphasis on moving stock to make room for fall goods. It mentions lingering rain affecting sales and highlights bargains, pre inventory sales, and the aim to offer new bargains as small lots are cleared. It ends with a call to invest in these opportunities.
Diners are urged to buy now as a large selection of summer dresses in voiles linens lace and other fabrics are offered at half price. The sale emphasizes quick clearance to present a clean front with many items including specials on towels, hosiery, toiletries, napkins and dresses priced affordably.
A local ad urges buyers to shop for wool or silk suits in stock, promising substantial discounts for fall style and comfort. It invites customers to visit, try on with fitters, and emphasizes prices are “absolutely cheap” before printing.
Mid summer sale at Michaels millinery offers over 50 hats including water damaged pieces. Lot No 1 priced at 1.00 features hats worth 3.00 to 12.50. Lot No 2 1.98 includes $5 to 4.50 items. Lot No 3 2.98 covers 9.50 value hats. Lot No 4 3.98 includes 10.00 to 12.50 styles. Children's hats and caps also offered in parlors on the second floor.
A brief item advertises full size pillow casings 45 by 36 inches bleached offered for 12 cents each. The note emphasizes value and memorability with a price of 12c per case.
About 50 striped and figured voiles from 25 cent stock, some slightly damaged by roof leaks, now 14 cents a yard. New materials, not full bolts, top pieces go first. Shop early for best selection and savings.
The ad highlights popular priced voiles offered 40 inch wide with stripes plaids and floral designs. Patterns include large plaids in black and white and pastel shades with prices reduced from 50c 65c to 29c per yard while 40 inch voiles at 19c per yard remain available.
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