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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
6
The Georgia House held its first Saturday session of the term and rejected most leave requests. The main fight centered on a proposed inspection of the state prison farm and convict camps, with opponents calling investigations wasteful while supporters urged action and expense.
Startling news from the ready to wear department highlights a clearance sale with every garment on racks included. Shoppers are urged to attend as the offer promises virtually any dress or suit at low prices.
A stock clearance announces that every odd waist in voile lingerie and embroidered effects priced up to $7.50 has been gathered and placed on a table for sale at a notably low asking price.
A summer hat sale promises long service and low cost. Buyers are urged to invest a few cents more for a hat that delivers value over many months.
A local advert offers 25 percent off on a stock of spreads for economical households. Prices show assorted quantities with principal items listed as one dollar spreads and discounted bundles, encouraging shoppers to buy in bulk at reduced rates.
Mr. Ayer pressed charges against the institution’s superintendent and some trustees while denying aims to move the school from Floyd County to Macon. He argued mismanagement, waste of funds, and letters accusing the superintendent of drunkenness, seeking to clean out the place rather than relocate it.
News of the Markets notes spot cotton prices in cities from Athens to Charleston with middling ranges and Liverpool quotations. It also reports Liverpool cables due, market activity, and futures ending steady with mixed shifts amid anticipated U S budget developments.
William Sharp of West Webster New York credits Chamberlain's Tablets with restoring his weak stomach. He says the tablets strengthened his digestion, allowing normal function after a few weeks. The manufacturer or seller is advertised as available by air.
London July 30 The Board of Trade authorizes export of wood tops and yarns to England by Textile Alliance members to relieve combed wool scarcity. Wool from Australia will be bought by U S buyers at London sales and shipped to the U S to be returned as tops and yarns for woolen cloth. Consignments must go through five firms for account Fresh Gelds London.
Mr Michael of Michael Brothers left for New York to supervise the ready to wear line. He is aided by New York buyers as the firm plans a stock that will be the envy of any store. He will visit several well known watering places during the trip.
Thirty six residents are drawn to serve as jurors for the August term of Athens city court with Judge H. S. West presiding. The list includes Chas H Kenney C W Cox Herschel Carthers R F Morton and others. The term begins in the third week of next month.
An advertorial notes that accumulated intestinal waste causes poisons and fevers, upset digestion, belching, and irritability. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the bowels and restore health.
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