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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1917

Page

14

Novelty Middies At 1.25 In Popular Line

A neat display of Sport Middies featuring large sport trimmings and smocks. Made from Lonsdale jeans with fast color. Price tag shows 1.25 each.

Lonsdale

Silk Middy In Co-ed Style Priced at 65.50

The latest Silk Middy in Co-ed style is shown in bright colors and pairs with a white skirt or sport skirts. This new novelty is offered at 65.50 each and aims to appeal to shoppers seeking versatile beachwear.

Flag Displays for Patriotism Available in All Sizes

Promote patriotic display with flags for home roofs and vehicles. Offers a range from small pocket flags to large banners for outdoor use.

French Ginghams 15 Cents Bargain Table

A brief ad listing French Ginghams at 15 cents, noting solids, plaids and stripes in short lengths from 3 to 9 inches offered at a bargain.

Hats on display at Claldten's Pave shop window

The display highlights a range of hats priced from 65c to 2.00 in assorted neat little affairs. Shoppers are urged to view the selection to find their desired style.

Hair Nets Offer Three in Pack for 25 Cents

Real human hair nets sold at 25 cents for three. Advertises Fire Fly Hair Nets as identical to single nets priced at 25 cents each. Claims customers will switch after trying and endorses the three-for-25 cent deal.

Handkerchiefs Offered in Wide Range of Styles

A line of handkerchiefs for men women and children is advertised with prices from 5c to 75c and up to 6.50 for embroidered ladies items. Crepe de Chine ladies handkerchiefs are 25c.

Silk Sweaters In Bright Colors For Spring

Silk sweaters in pure mercerized silk with fibre oil finish offered in bright color combinations. Styles touted as very good and appealing with a lively showing. Prices from six dollars.

Merode Underwear Ad Promises Value and Variety

An advertisement touts Merode underwear offering full vests pants and combination suits priced from 500 and up with claimed superior benefits. The copy emphasizes affordability for the best underwear.

Merode

Jersey Top Combinations Offer Wide Size Range

An advertised knit feature presents Jersey top combinations in white or pink with rifle tights. Prices are $1.50 for sizes up to 38 and $1.75 for larger sizes up to 44.

New Beads Arrive in Fresh Colors and Finishes

New Bead shipment offers graduated sizes and color blends including metal and pearl beads. Prices range from 75 cents to $2.00, with neck size pearl beads and gold clasps offered at 98 cents and 1.98 dollars.

Canned Heat Stoves and Fuel Sold In Bulk

Local ad promotes Sterno canned heat stoves and extra cans at 10 cents each. Claims a clean cool way to cook in summer and a camping necessity with a full line of products.

Adjustable skirt marker offered for 35 cents

An ad promotes an adjustable skirt marker with talorn chalk priced at 35 cents. It claims the item is essential for home dressmaking or alterations and encourages securing the marker.

Great Cut Price Sale on Woolen Suits at Half Price

A local store announces a one week sale offering half off all woolen spring suits. Prices drop from 20 to 45 dollars down to 10 to 22.50 with early Monday morning shopping urged to beat others.

Madame Lyra Corsets Offer Individual Style and Comfort

Designer Poiret supports individuality in corsetry with Madame Lyra models. At $3.50 to higher prices many styles in brocades coutils batistes suit all figures and materials. Find a Madame Lyra model for you offering style and comfort at reasonable prices.

Poiret

Local Toiletry Prices Under Cut Across Items

Advert says Lingerley and a few Novelty items plus Abdidie Sol and standard toilet preparations are carried. The price difference is emphasized and customers are invited to compare.

Wool Fibre Rugs in Bedroom Tones for Home Use

A listing offers wool fibre rugs in 9x12 and 6x9 sizes. Priced at 16.50 dollars for the larger rug and 10 dollars for the smaller. Describes colors as pleasing and suited for bedrooms and halls.

Seven inch casserole set offered at 98 cents

An ad pitches a seven inch casserole with fila gree and a footed nickel silver holder. The interchangeable baker comes with a cover and is offered for 98 cents after noting higher past prices of two dollars.

White ribbons offered at 25 cents per yard at table sale

A special table displays satin taffeta Moire and fancy floral white ribbons priced at 25 cents per yard. The yardage items are valued higher than the sale price and attract buyer interest.

Shirting Silks in Range of Stripes and Patterns

Fabrics advertised as shirting silks in striped patterns 32 inches wide priced at 1.25 dollars per yard. Describes comely range and washability to attract shirt or blouse buyers.

The Designer Draws Old and New in Hats and Styles

Readers note a mix of vintage and modern patterns as designers preview hats and forms for summer fashion. The piece highlights new styles alongside classic trims, signaling a blend of eras in current design trends.

Sport Skirtings Large Patterns in White and Tan

A striking lot of sport skirtings printed on white and tan grounds offers a wide selection. Notable prices include 35c 38c and 68c, with attractive patterns appealing to shoppers.

Button trimming for large and small sizes in colors

Buttons offered in popular sizes and a broad color range. A fine assortment includes large pearl buttons for wash skirts and suits. Also available are small trimming buttons to enhance any costume.

New Voiles Introduce Fresh Patterns and Colors

New voiles arriving to fortify the splendid display with 35 and 38 offerings praised as truly wonderful. This update highlights the freshness of patterns and colors in the latest collection.

Linton Spring Water Offers Free Water On All Floors

Linton Spring Water proclaims its pure water as essential to welfare and invites customers to investigate purity. The notice promises free service on all floors and touts Linton's as the purest water available.

Neckwear Fashion Preview Highlights Summer Styles

A local display features early summer neckwear with a focus on refined finishes and new styles. Retailers tout a bright assortment aimed at elevating outfits with fresh textures and versatile fits.

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Michael's Claldten Merode Underwear Athens Cash Madame Lyra Wales Rome Rence Michael’s. Omyparriet Phelmethy Balk Linton
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