03 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
1
Full Stock Prettier Than Ever and Values That Exceed All Past Efforts feature AmerIcan designers. The collection includes short natty coats and full flare skirts in navy twilight blue green grey black and white. Garments priced from 15 to 75 dollars and presented with elegant trims and high quality materials.
The ad promotes stylish dresses in street, afternoon, and evening varieties made from taffeta silk crepe de chine and messaline with lace chiffons and trims. Colors include black navy old rose silver grey and copenhagen with appealing low prices.
The new shirt waists for spring offer style and beauty for all ages. High neck long sleeve and convertible collar options are available, along with low neck short sleeve designs in lace chiffon georgette crepe de chine and radium silk. Prices from $2.48 to $4.50 for special fine models.
An article highlights new wash goods arriving daily with a wide selection of plaid voiles in many shades. It notes large and small plaid voiles, flowered and striped materials, Devonshire Cloth, Romper Cloth, and spring Ginghams all offered with fast colors guaranteed.
A local retailer advertises a limited silk underwear sale featuring Kayser garments such as vests knickerbockers camisoles gowns and princess slips. Many items are slightly soiled mussed or from broken lots with prices advertised at or below half price to clear stock. Be sure to shop when the sale opens.
The Athens millinery campaign showcases Jaunty Ready-to-Wear Hats in a wide color range with chic styles. New models arrive early, attracting buyers and supporting overtime efforts. Special values priced at 2.00 to 7.50 entice shoppers to see the Vanity collection.
The silk department highlights nearly complete stock of new dress silks and striped silks for ladies blouses. Iridescent stripes and plaids in various colors attract attention as orders pour in and early inspection is invited. The store promotes its reputation as the regional silk shop.
Announcing new models weekly at the 98c table of waists. This popular spot in a large store offers more value for the money with waists bearing style and value up to 2 dollars. Special price for Choice 98c.
Martex unveils new Turkish towels including a solid center pink blue and orange towel with white border priced 65c and striped towels in multiple colors priced 38c each. New wash cloths arrive in colors at 10c each.
A week of transformation shows a full white goods stock with many new arrivals. Shirting madras at 20c and 35c, striped and plain voiles, marquisettes for dresses and waists, new weave oxfords and wash gabardine for skirts and suits. Early buyers will find bargains and a wide selection.
Fresh stock arrives with all sizes from small to large. Prices range to $3.50 and $6.50, with some corsets offered as low as $1.89. Demand is expected high as shoppers seek new fittings and broader size options.
The corset department offers further discounts on brassieres with two price levels. Choose value up to 1.50 at 29c or 49c as the sale aims to clear all remaining stock before new goods arrive.
London reports that the Holy Places in Jerusalem Bethlehem and surrounding sites are changing custodians as the Crimea era conflict reshapes sacred sites. Cardinal Bourne notes safeguards remain though custodians shift with Austrian Italian and French guards interned, Beersheba railway links vital supply routes, and Gordon Calvary claims persist among specialists.
A fragment notes a past reference to a six percent cure claim and mentions money in a cryptic context. The readable text is limited and lacks clear individuals, organizations, or events to anchor a full summary.
A reader warns against calomel a quicksilver poison that irritates the liver bones and stomach. The ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute promising gentle cleansing without the after effects.
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