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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
2
Davison-Nicholson Company promotes a special fabric showing with 21 inch satin tapes and 36 inch foulards priced from 59 to 100 cents per yard. It markets 27 inch messaline satins 1.00 per yard and 24 inch crepe de chine in multiple colors. Also offered are 24 inch silk marquisette at 39 cents and 36 inch chiffon taffeta and 36 inch princess philia in black white and colors.
A list of imported fabrics for Easter wear with prices per yard. Includes chiffons, voiles, Swiss fabrics, borders, and linen blends in striped, plaid, floral, and oriental designs. Prices range from 20c to 35c per yard.
Advertises art and stitch laces rivaling real lace in patterns and quality. Claims crocheted laces trimmed to mimic real lace and cost less than one fifth. Notes exclusive agency for these laces, shown in all widths with prices from 6 1-2 to 35 cents per yard.
Due to late spring the usual spring opening is delayed but hats are ready now. Buyers are urged to come early as the department is already rushed. The millinery offers its best carefully selected spring hats and invites the public to view them on the second floor.
Advertisement lists imported fabrics for Easter wear including 48 inch lingerie materials at 25 to 50 cents the yard. 27 inch flaxen checks and stripes 15 to 35 cents, Duches cloth linen sheer 27 inch wide 20 to 50 cents, nainsook by the bolt up to 1.75 dollars, white wools with silk borders up to 1.50, and a long cloth special at 1.25 grade for 0.85 per bolt.
Boutique listing features new spring trimmings including silver and gold bands beards handmade silk bands in colors gold net pearl fringes and silk fringes of varying widths. White and colored silk nets caps hand made roses garnitures and additional trim options with all prices.
Embroideries sales have been strong with best numbers sold out and duplicated. Stock will arrive by tomorrow’s express. Now is the time to buy while the stock is complete. Swell showing imported voile lingerie and Swiss flouncing at all prices.
Washington March 21 Congress studies a vital measure known in the senate as the Smith bill and in the house as the Lever bill. It would provide federal and state funding for extension of agricultural education through state colleges, with farm demonstration under trained supervision to raise soil fertility and farm profits nationwide. Leading officials urge nationalized outreach to bring farm science to the people to reform farming methods and secure the nation’s food resources.
Macon Georgia March 21 temporary improvements costing more than ten thousand dollars will be made by the Southern Railway to handle crowds for the twenty second annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans in Macon May 7 to 9. Upgrades include baggage rooms platform extensions and expanded ticket offices with public comfort buildings and parking for 60 Pullman cars.
London reports the death of Arthur Sassoon and recounts the Sassoon family rise from Bagdad merchants to international financiers. Abdallah Sassoon’s wealth and empire grew from Baghdad to Bombay and London, with royal favor and social ascent in the era.
Augusta Georgia March 21. Augusta held a celebration to call public attention to the half million bales of the 1911 cotton crop handled since September 1, a record in the city’s cotton market history. The event was conducted by the Augusta Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade.
Colfax Iowa March 21 the Missouri Medical Society opened its annual meeting with a strong turnout of physicians and surgeons from several states. Dr J M Bell of St Joseph Missouri presided as sessions run two days. London Museum Opens In Capital With Royal Opening By King George And Queen Mary.
Incoherent OCR fragment hints at thoughts on success and calm mental work. Mentions birding as best when focused and avoiding first prize thinking. Lacks clear persons or dates, but implies a reflection on method and attention.
A vintage ad touts a grain product made of whole wheat and barley with phosphate of potash. It claims to rebuild brain and nerve cells and relieve daily worry. It promotes Postum products from Battle Creek Michigan for natural energy and calm.
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