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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1909
Page
2
Tomorrow and next week at Michael's a top corsetieres will showcase the American Lady Corset. Miss Rosenthal will explain why the American Lady model suits American ladies with Directoire lines and the Sylph figure, priced at $5 with free fittings.
The text promotes fit over price for corsets and dresses, arguing a well fitting corset determines overall dress success. It notes fashion changes from last season and claims The American Lady provides desired results at modest cost.
The text notes a woman with thorough knowledge of corsets, able to offer many details and guidance on fit and style. It emphasizes her expertise and potential for assistance in selecting garments.
Reports from Mexico City describe naval clashes between Nicaragua and El Salvador near Corinto and ongoing efforts by Nicaragua under President Zelaya to pressure a broader war. Mexican officials hint at U S intervention and a potential protectorate as tensions rise among Central American republics.
A snippet notes a Telegram era Bell Telephone long distance rate to Monroe at 35 cents for a 32 minute call and invites readers to call Tong Distance for service.
New York Scene. Rival transit magnates hawk plans for belt lines and traction tubes as competition heats up across Manhattan. Residents face a flurry of proposals and big spending while city life shifts toward spring and Irish celebrations brighten the Island.
Professor H A Howell of Howell's American School Havana Cuba recounts a baby's severe cold improved after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He credits the product with saving the child's life and notes it was the only remedy used. Available at H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
The notice argues that Bell Telephone long distance service saves time and travel expenses, making per minute conversation very affordable and urges readers to try it by calling “Long Distance.”
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