16 May 1915
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1915
Page
1
The May sales showcase Michael’s commitment to presenting new styles and maintaining high quality at all times. The effort aims to deliver the best value for the price, with results especially evident during these sales.
New and pretty wash goods arrive daily. Voiles are wide and lacy with flowered patterns. A 40 inch voiles line is offered at special prices, with multiple patterns, many priced at 25 cents.
A white 32 inch wide fabric for skirts or dresses becomes more popular daily. Offered special in limited quantities, though it is valued higher.
A range of 40 inch wide fabrics including stripes broken stripes figures and harrem checks offered at 35c and 45c. Economical dress goods for variety in patterns and colors.
A large assortment of over fifty batiste patterns is offered including dark and light dies, dots, stripes, plaids and checks. The collection promises a splendid range for exacting tastes with fabrics priced at 10c per yard.
A manufacturer provides rubber lined silk and cretonne covered wash cloth pockets each containing a knitted wash rag. Offered for quick sale at 15 cents each.
Advertisement for a local store's May sale of linen stock imported for sale. Highlights include discounted table linens with prices ranging from 8c to $2.00 and emphasis on clean, select stock from the owner's imports.
The sale offers the entire stock of trimmed hats at fixed prices from 5.50 to 35.00. Shoppers are urged to seize the opportunity for a summer hat and to buy now if they have waited for a sale.
This sale promises to be the most sensational of the season's garment sale. We have arranged to sell every lightweight Coat Suit in our store during this sale. Every suit offered is beautiful, stylish, seasonable and desirable. The suits are new with at least fifty models. Jackets are lined with soft silk, many with lace collars and fancy buttons. Tailored semi-tailored and dressy models at one-third to one-half off. Many suits as low as half price.
A record breaking garment sale offers Crepe de Chine Crepe Meteor fine Taffe ta and Embroidered Crepes with all fabrics used. Dress selection covers all occasions and saves 25 to 50 percent. Many sizes broken at very low prices saving shoppers from five to fifteen dollars on purchases.
A new shipment of shirtwaists arrives featuring voile fabric, corded effects, and lace embroidery. An extensive selection is offered at 98c each, with the sale starting Monday attracting many shoppers to the display table.
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