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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
3
A list of refined presents for graduations includes fine ivory items, handkerchiefs, silk hose and fans, toilet water, and hundreds of attractive gifts. A large shipment of collars and cuff sets is available, with new styles shown and prices from 25 cents upward.
An exceptional assortment of silk taffeta dresses shown in new colors with popular flare and tunic skirts. All evening dresses offered at one fourth off.
A local shop offers a full stock of graduating dresses for young Misses and older girls. The collection includes wet and gandic styles with lace and ribbon trimming, priced from 8.50 to 20.00.
A long promotional list offers white voile dresses trimmed with lace and ribbons priced from 2.00 to 6.50 plus variety in dotted and striped voiles. Linen dresses range 5.95 to 10.50, Palm Beach styles at 3.00, silk and poplin gowns 5.95 to 6.50, and waists from 0.98 to 1.98. Also featured are boys wear, household ivory goods, and suit bargains ending with bulk coat and suit discounts.
An advertisement promotes Wizard Polish for dusting less work and brighter woodwork floors and pianos. It touts a 50 percent reduction in housework effort and offers a 50 cent dustless duster and 60 cent polish bottle for 50 cents.
Ad offers a porch swing as the best value with a folding back that forms a baby crib when folded. Priced at 2.19 dollars. Also promotes wedding gifts of fine cut glass in a range of bowls dishes sets vases and more from a large assortment.
The Highth District Association of rural Mail Carriers met on Memorial Day in city hall Athens for its tenth annual gathering. Members from the county and many neighboring counties attended, with President H. T. Sanders presiding. Addresses covered benefits to rural carriers, relations with the Post Office, and transport choices. Athens hosts next district meeting. many carriers planned to return with families.
Market updates show futures closing quietly up 2 to 4 points from previous close. Liverpool quotes list various month spreads with modest gains, while New Orleans reports better cables and weather disturbances in Arkansas and Tennessee limiting upside early but modest midday advances. Open interest and daily ranges noted across January to December maturities.
The annual policy holders meeting for Southern Mutual Insurance Co. will be held Tuesday June 6 1916 at 1140 am in the company office Athens Georgia. Also notes on bleary bilious relief and cotton market standings across U S cities with prices in mid 12c range and holiday marks.
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