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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
3
Davison-Nicholson Company promotes Wooltex suits and skirts as top fashion for discerning women. The retailer touts Parisian quality, American workmanship, and a range of models in tan, white, and color with prices from five to forty dollars.
Mrs Hoppe offers a quick corset demonstration showing fit and silhouette options after years of seeking the perfect undergarment. The feature highlights personal satisfaction and the practical benefits of choosing an appropriate corset.
An advertisement touts La Victoire as superior at enhancing figure qualities. It encourages readers to visit Mrs. Hoppe for a pleasant surprise and demonstration.
Store showcases latest lingerie and voile dress styles trimmed with lace. Prices range from 35 cents to 350 dollars.
New shipment introduces latest styles in tans browns grays and champagne mixtures plus complete lines of serges and Panamas. Prices range from 4 50 to 12 50.
A Georgia legislative committee proposed creating a separate insurance commissioner and a state fire marshal. The plan includes granting the commissioner power to deny or revoke licenses, reducing wildcat insurance, adopting a reciprocity law, and standardizing policy forms to better protect policyholders. Members include Rep. O. T. Cower and Sens. Copeland and Mason.
Arthur & Co announces it will apply for a near beer license to operate a colored near beer saloon at 109 Foundry Street. The notice specifies the applicants and location.
The Rome Georgia high school association outlines a three day science conference July 4 to 6 with sessions from Professor Coates to Miss Rosa Woodberry and Professors Merrill Gardner and others. Topics cover physics chemistry biology botany physiology and science teacher preparation with multiple discussions and round tables.
University of Georgia Corps of Cadets express gratitude for Augusta hospitality during encampment signed by commandant and cadet officers. Letter dated April 27 1912 thanks Alumni and Chamber of Commerce for entertaining Georgia boys and notes Cadets hoped to extend the encampment.
Special to the Banner from Union City Georgia April 30 Farmers Union calls for awakening to farmer conditions and demands recognition. It stresses organizing cooperation education and patriotism to raise rural districts and improve educational conditions. Lawmakers urged to support producer rights and fair prices.
City of Ath ens invites sealed bids for Firemen's Hall property at the southeast corner of Jackson and Washington Streets. Property measures 40270 feet, building two stories, 16 inch brick. Cash terms. Bids due May 1 at noon city time. Bids to Public Property Committee chair Co T Young. City Hall 11 to 12 bid viewing. Right to reject all bids reserved.
What Texans Admire is hearty vigorous life according to Hugh Tallman of San Antonio. He writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills put new life and energy into a person. He and his wife believe they are the best made for stomach liver or kidney troubles. 25 cents at all druggists.
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