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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
8
Fashion pages urge women to select coats matching their figures among varied lengths and silhouettes. Stores tout living-model fittings, wide suit ranges, rapid updates, and prices from 15 to 75 dollars for silk and other models.
A new shipment of Holeproof hosiery for men women and children arrives. Holeproof offers sheer fabrics in silk and cotton with six month cotton and three month silk guarantees. The store markets a full line of Holeproof socks for men in black white and colors and Holeproof for lads and children in 26 and 35 cent grades. Exclusive agents in the territory promote durability and no darned hosiery.
A millinery shop promotes a large stock of exclusive copies and popular priced hats. Prices range 2.50 to 7.50 with stylish, becoming designs and color matching. Competent milliners offer custom design or selection, inviting customers to visit the department for new models.
A discussion of wide and narrow fabrics praised for beauty and whiteness. Notes that many textiles are washable and suitable for a variety of uses, highlighting the appeal of sheer materials and attractive linens.
The article notes stylish hand bags in leather and moire silk with plain floral silk interiors. Mirrors and change purses are built in. Leather vanity combos with card cases and puff are highlighted among new novelties.
Mrs E B Cohen hosts a bridge luncheon for visitors Mrs Hunter Galloway of Bristol Tenn and Mrs Charlie Bannon of Chicago with Miss Annie Bannon of Macon as guests. Mrs Spalding plans a Piedmont avenue tea March 28 for sister Mrs Ward Wight. Many local residents travel to Atlanta Elberton and Brunswick. illnesses deaths and hospital updates shared.
A dated advertisement touts Mrs. Osgood’s Wonder as a safe hair removal cure endorsed by Betty Lorraine, claiming it removes all trace of superfluous hair without skin damage. The cure is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
State and county tax books are now open for returns. J. H. Dorsey, Tax Receiver, urges residents to file their tax declarations and complete the process promptly.
The weekly statement lists Atlanta Reserve Bank resources and liabilities including gold reserves cash and discounts. It records total resources 18870439.80 and total liabilities 18870439.80 with federal reserve notes outstanding 15053150.00 and notes in hand 836596.00. The text also contains unrelated commentary about a cross roads store and a spring laxative advertisement.
Congressman William Schley Howard backs Colonel Jay West of Atlanta for assistant secretary of war to replace Benny Breck enridge after Judge Garrison quit. President Wilson promised careful consideration but likely will heed Newton D. Baker’s recommendations. Wilson usually leaves subordinate picks to his cabinet.
Twenty five bales of cotton were on the Southern Railway platform at Maysville Georgia when fire, likely from a passing engine spark, burned them. The incident occurred March 20 and is reported as a special to the Banner.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as effective for fall to spring colds. It claims rapid relief from coughing and inflammation, describes antiseptic healing qualities, and urges keeping a 600 bottle at home with a money back guarantee.
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