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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1909
Page
1
The article extols Michael’s in Athens as a welcoming store where shoppers may browse without pressure to buy. It highlights a spring refresh with new hats dresses silks and garments crafted with tailoring and design, inviting customers to see touch admire and purchase at tempting prices.
A flashy advertisement extols spring millinery with Parisian flair. It markets Michael Hats as unique and exclusive, promising individuality and superior value across $3 to $7.50 price ranges with expert trimming from Paris, New York or Chicago.
The Waists offer a distinct Michael idea with tailored models and airy lingerie styles. They feature satin and wet waists, with Black Waists presented as dressy and refined beyond competitors.
A mill end lot features 500 waists priced from 1.50 to 2.50 each. Shoppers are offered a wide selection with choice options available at the sale.
A Monday only sale lists shirt waist fasteners labeled A B C and D at 25 cents.
Hat pins with rose buds and novel designs offered at 18 cents each, with two values 25 and 50 cents. The sale highlights a choice selection available Monday only.
An offer advertises note paper and envelopes available Monday only. Packages cost 38 cents for a pound of quality note paper and 28 cents for envelopes.
Express outfits introduce the Coat Suit as a timeless essential. Advertisers tout the garment as the most useful item a woman can own, suitable for many occasions and outfits.
Four price points cover a hundred suits with varied styles. Shoppers are invited to compare value before judging price, as a Michael's Suit promises pleasure comfort and satisfaction to the wearer without caste distinctions.
Readable fragment indicates a lace sale featuring French vals, Torchon, Baby Irish and Maltese lace in regular values of 10 15 and 20 cents. Customer picks from assorted lace types and prices.
A new glove line debuts featuring Centemeri silk gloves with prices slashed for a limited time. The store offers $1.00 silk gloves at 75 cents and $2.25 silk gloves at $1.50, with a limit of two pairs per customer.
Readable lines praise the White Goods department with note of many good things. The brief hints at quality products and customer appeal drawing positive attention within the store.
An auction note advertises towels at 15 cents with a claim of 96 dozen in the lot. It describes Huck towels sized 18 by 3 inches and notes the lot will be offered again tomorrow at 10 cents each, citing high sales previously.
The Tel Georgian announces Beautify Home in Athens offering affordable home beautification services. It claims to beat competitors, promises new room size Bugs daily, and highlights half-price bargains on select items.
Bargain display features dressy dressing sacs and kimonas for home wear. Prices begin at 50 cents with many items at 75 cents to 1 25, on the main floor. Limited to two items per customer. Tumblers to match pitchers sold at 6 cents each, one dozen per customer.
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