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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
12
Display showcases lingerie dresses in trims listed as Clunv Round Thread and Fillet. Allover embroidery styles available in attractive models. Large, well selected line offering values from 3.50 to 25.00 and up.
The store offers the entire line of stylish wool dresses at 1 to 4 off, promising savings since marked low already. Buyers can purchase dresses for less than the material and trimmings alone would cost, a limited time offer not to miss.
Bargain coats and suits priced at 20 to 45 dollars are closing out at 25 to 75 percent off. Hand tailor crafted garments offered in multiple sizes with deep spring discounts.
About 40 dresses in satin messaline and foulard fabrics in new models. Former prices $7.50 to $15.00. Choose two lots one at $5.00 and the other at $7.50. Mercerized silk finish foulards offered. wear for house or early morning use. Many dresses valued at $5.00 now $2.95.
A large linen coat suit shipment arrives Saturday in Athens, featuring Tan Navy Copenhagen Lavender Cream and natural shades and a white wideware line. Hand tailored styles claim best values yet with prices from 5.95 to 12.50.
Atlanta, May 20. John M. Slaton has begun his campaign for governor while avoiding direct stump speeches. He emphasizes progress through conservation, education, health, roads, and rural uplift, appealing to Georgia’s growing needs and promising lasting, practical improvement. He outlines a platform centered on education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Gainesville Georgia May 20 Dr R E L Harris of Augusta preached at the First Baptist church on the Gainesville city school commencement sermon to twenty six graduates. He cited a Atlanta finding that only two percent of common school pupils enter high school urging students to value life over merely making a living. He suggested the low figure could reflect statewide trends and urged graduates to consider the lilies in life.
In Raleigh North Carolina on May 20 a commemorative tablet marking the Mecklenburg declaration signing was unveiled at the Capitol. The piece was presented by the North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames. Chief Justice Walter Clark gave the principal address and Governor Witchin accepted the tablet for the state.
Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg sore baffling several doctors. He feared cancer until using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, which he credits with a complete cure. Salve cures burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. 25 cents at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle safe laxative for constipation and liver cleansing. It claims efficiency, safety, and delight, urging readers to visit H. R. Palmer and Sons to purchase a 25 cent box made in Hot Springs.
Johnny Kilbane faces Jimmy Walsh in a ten round bout at Boston while Mike Gibbons meets Sid Burns in a ten round match in New York City. The double boxing card highlights prominent featherweight and middleweight contenders.
The fifteen foot dial clock was installed near the Confederate monument to symbolize progress toward the YMCA fund. A business men's dinner is set for tomorrow with Rev. Dr. Ainsworth and Mr. J. K. Orr as chief speakers. Also advertising Foley Kidney Pills with customer testimonial and local sale details.
Claim that the proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case they fail to cure. An advertisement notes products from CHENEY CO and a Toledo address, urging use of a family pill for constipation and other ailments.
Fer mor Barrett of Toccoa will announce for railroad commissioner. He will run against Paul B. Trammell of Dalton, appointed by Gov. Smith. Barrett has twice served in the Georgia legislature and is well known statewide.
Goodwater resident Mrs Laramore recalls years of misery from eating issues and stomach distress. She reports relief after taking Thedford's Black Draught, saying she used two small packages and felt better without distress.
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