Suit Sale Promises Luxury at Half Price
A local retailer touts a May sale offering suits at up to half price. The message emphasizes rapid turnover, stock clearance and low costs to entice customers to buy now for travel or upcoming seasons.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
6
Flag Sale At Michaels Showcases Best New Models
The advertisement promotes the annual May sale at Michaels emphasizing high quality and value for the price. It claims the event offers exceptional values to attract customers and encourages investigation of the deals.
May Sale Dress Stock Promises Big Savings
Retailers promote a broad selection of dresses for all occasions for a May sale. Silk and light summer dresses are highlighted with large color choices and sizes for misses and ladies. Shoppers can save five to fifteen dollars per dress, with new models for commencements and dances.
New Waists Arrive in Athena This Season
A new shipment of waists in organdie voile and lingerie arrives in Ath ens offering 98 cent values. The sale promises big savings on plain and fancy models that rival $2.00 waists, urging customers to visit on time for fresh styles.
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May Skirt Sale Offers Low Priced Cotton Fabrics
Advertises a May sale on wash skirts in cotton corduroy and serge gabardine at 98 cents each. Highlights latest styles, full cut, with or without pockets, and emphasizes low prices and surprising value for summer wear.
May Millinery Sale Slashes Prices on Colored Trimmed Hats
Michael's offers large reductions across its entire stock of colored trimmed hats. Prices range from 3.48 to 24.50 for selections including hats priced from 4.50 to 17.00, with multiple tiers and bundles promoted as a limited sale.
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Michael
Indestructo Trunk Guarantee Promises Free Repairs For 5 Years
An advertisement claims most good trunks include a five year guarantee on materials and workmanship with free repairs if defective. It highlights the Indestructo trunk as uniquely protected and urges shoppers to compare guarantees before buying. It notes Michel's sells luggage from $1 to $80 and promises value.
Madame Lyra Corsets Promises Better Figure Fit And Comfort
The ad argues that precise model selection and proper adjustment yield shapely lines and poise. It touts corsets from $3.50 to higher prices in various materials with a Madame Lyra option claimed to fit every figure and provide style and comfort at a fair cost.
New and Beautiful Shirtwaists for Ladies and Misses
A retailer showcases a season of shirtwaists and blouses highlighting tailored Crepe de Chine Radium Silk Georgette Crepe and lace designs. A special silk waist offer and wide color ranges accompany the latest separates to pair with the return of the separate skirt.
Standard Patterns for the Summer Fashion Appeal
The June issue of Designer features many late Standard Patterns designs for all ages. Standard patterns promise fit without alterations and are molded to a living model. The summer fashion book with hundreds of fashions is available at the Standard Pattern department.
May Sale Offers Special Pillow Cases At Low Prices
May Sale features Michael's Special Pillow Cases made of bleached cotton with No Rip corded border. Special price 18 cents each previously 20 cents. large 45 by 36 inch cases offered at 15 cents each.
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