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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
6
One thousand yards of printed lawns batiste and solid colored lawns offered at prices not exceeding 10 cents per yard. Various fabrics priced to attract purchases in the wash goods department. Indicates a broad sale of low cost textiles for quick turnover.
Local retailer advertises a 10 cent sale offering 2000 yards of floral crepes batistes ratines piques foulards and chambrays priced from 15c to 25c. Also featured are 3000 yards of pajama checks white crepe cloth linens nainsook and long cloth with values up to 20c plus extra white goods deals.
The notice advertises a 15 cent sale with fabrics including piques welts poplins crinkle cloths check dimities and high grade ratine in white pink champagne and blues, all offered at 15 cents. Some items marked to 25 or 35 cents elsewhere in the sale.
Local sale advertises goods priced at 25 cents featuring two thousand yards of plain and fancy silks silk voiles grenadines ratine dotted swiss and batiste with regular values up to 50 cents Extra values offered at 25 cents each.
A local sale advertises silks suitable for men's shirts and ladies waists at 35 cents per yard. Includes 1000 yards of wash silks and silk ratine crepes crepons worth up to 75 cents, offering substantial savings.
In this sale customers find silk poplins fancy suitings imported silk stripe ratine and shirting silk priced at 49 cents with a value claim that the items are worth double. Availability includes multiple fabrics likely for dressmaking and tailoring.
Limited to 100 quilts in the lot. These 72 by 90 inch white quilts are made of pique and priced at 98 cents each while supplies last.
Large 24 inch fibre suit cases offered at three dollars, down from five dollars. Limited quantities available, hurry to buy.
Leading dressmakers reveal the smartest summer frocks in plain or fancy New Cloth. A dress made from New Cloth will be correct in style and inexpensive for the wearer.
Sales note announces boy's baseball suits in all sizes priced at 98 cents each. The ad emphasizes affordability and aims to make children happy with new apparel.
High grade Corylopsis talcum powder offered in small 15c size for 10c and one pound cans at 18c. Available in white and flesh color.
An advertisement touts Wayne Knit hose for the whole family with silk hose priced from 75 cents to 2 dollars and silk boot hose in popular shades at 50 cents. Pony stockings for boys and girls are offered at 25 cents with a claim you will prefer Wayne Knit over all others.
Advertises largest stock of fans in Athens from palmetto trays to silk fans. Palmetto fans 7 for 5 cents and silk fans priced at 2.50 dollars. Special showcasing of dainty fans for children.
Advertising a water set comprising a pitcher and six tumblers priced at 50 cents per set, offering a simple dining room or kitchen display option.
Large line of parasols for children and ladies. Children's parasols priced from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars and ladies parasols from 1.00 to 7.50 dollars. Ideal for home use or vacations.
Advertisement for Niagara Maid Silk Gloves and Chanut and Jou Van Kid Gloves features 2-button kid gloves at $1.00 and $1.50, 16-button kid gloves at $3.50, Washanew washable kid gloves from $1.50, short silk gloves at 50 to 1.00, and long silk gloves at 75 cents to 1.00.
Advertisement touts the Spotless Steam Shrinker that removes shrinkage from any fabric without color or weave damage. It promises time savings and costs 3c per yard. Prospective customers are invited to view the machine in operation.
Creative Crex grass rugs come in all sizes and boast lasting durability and affordable prices from 50 cents to 9 dollars. The advertisement urges buyers to choose rugs with a reputation for quality.
A large shipment arrives featuring nets scrims and Colonial draperies in a complete line with many patterns and prices.
Advertises gauze vests for women priced at 10c 12c 15c and 25c. Claims comfort and secure strap placement as key features. Readership notice highlights the product as the most comfortable on the market and that straps stay in position.
An ad touts Wizard mops dusters dust cloths and polish with a limited offer of one quart of Wizard Polish free with every $1.50 mop. It invites demonstrations of Wizard Work-Savers and notes wide patent leather belts as a fashion fad priced 50 cents to $1.00.
A shop promotes well fitting corsets offering ease and style with prices from $1.00 to $10.00. They showcase ratine and pique skirts at $1.00 each and gingham dress reductions from original prices to $1.98, highlighting wash fabrics and pocketbook friendly deals.
Hot days and nights make porches hard to use. Vidor Porch shades promise a cooler daytime porch and a restful sleeping porch at night. Available in 7 foot lengths and widths 4 6 8 10 and 12 feet with prices from 2.25 to 7.50.
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