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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1909
Page
1
Tomorrow New Coat Suits priced at 25 00 and 45 00 plus 12 50 15 00 25 00 coats and hats. Paris New York and London style designs highlighted. Michael's promises fashionable selections and easy shopping with a clear stance on style.
A fragmented verse voice named Billiken expresses fondness for children and a wish to become close to them. The lines mix playful imagery with odd phrasing about becoming part of their lives, ending with a garbled signature BILLIKE.
The Genuine Billiken exhibit features non breakable non grouchy dolls priced at $1.25. Includes sweaters for Billikens and accessories amid claims the Billiken fosters a child’s happy disposition. Michael's promotes these items with playful notes and humor.
The store promotes head and shoulder scarfs for theatre receptions and casual wear. Prices range from 50 cents to 25 dollars with many midrange options from 3 50 to 6 50. The display urges customers to consider these scarves as standout seasonal accessories.
An advertisement describes Oriental inspired mesh fabrics to disguise and conceal with large open meshes and floral designs. Available in black white gray with dots and new colorings at 25c 35c and higher per yard.
Announcement that a special department for card prizes and souvenirs is available with European knick-knacks at reasonable prices starting at 10 cents.
Silk hose described as high quality and priced at one dollar, with waists advertised at generous value previously 1.50 to 1.75, plus birthday candles offered at ten cents, all from Michael's with bold promotional tone.
Town talk notes say Imported fashion gowns on display in Athens window drew crowds with only four hats, three sold. Vendors urge quick viewing while praising Paris and New York shops and asserting Athens offers the best selection locally.
An advertisement offers iridescent glass pieces described as beautiful by light interference. It promotes vases comports dishes bowls bon bons all priced at 18 cents each with two tables of selections at Michaels.
A fashion note highlights capes for the season at Michael's. The emphasis is on a modern cape style worn by well dressed women, with three price grades of 12, 15, and 17.50. The copy underscores the novelty and versatility of the new capes.
The store presents new coat suits priced 15 to 25 dollars with savings of five to ten dollars per suit. Jersey dresses at 9.98 attract bargain buyers, and tomorrow features Wool one piece dresses with new styling. Higher priced items include 65 dollar values at 45 and 45 dollar values at 32.50 and 32.50 values at 25.00.
A sale notice advertises Syrian hand crochet pieces including one large center piece and 24 other pieces totaling 26 items for $10.00. Also offered are scarves and chiffoniers for dressers and tables priced 50c and $1.00.
A Athens store advertises infant clothing and accessories including embroidered hoods outings gowns bath robes sweaters booties mittens and long cloaks. Items are offered in white pink blue and dotted patterns with prices ranging from 7 cents to 17 dollars 50 cents.
A short price list describes goods obtainable for a nickel including a large cake Colgate's bath soap, hemstitched handkerchief, a dozen pearl buttons, calico fabric, collar supporters, silk ribbon, feather stitched braid, wash rag, beauty pins, hair pins, belt pins, hat pins, and safety pins.
In Taft campaign coverage readers are told of a novelty trend the Possum Coats with possessive Possum Buttons. The coats are sized for children ages 6 to 14 years and advertised as a warm fashion item at Michael's.
Thanksgiving linens are ready for sale with attractive values in table linen and napkins. New hats arrived yesterday and will be shown tomorrow. Curtains are on display. visit to see what Michael’s offers.
A random grab bag of sale items highlights fast color ginghams priced 12 1 2 cents per yard, yard wide percales at 12 1 2 cents, large Huck towels at 15 cents, plus hosiery, toothbrushes, unstitched linen handkerchiefs, feather stitched outing flannels, air float talcum powder, and a large assortment of embroidery lace and ribbons.
A suffragette speaks at her home asserting that women are the real rulers and power behind the throne. Her bold oration is interrupted when a book agent visitor asks for the head of the house, who is not at home.
Expositor notes display a narrower rug assortment but highlights Rugs as a specialty. Domestic or Oriental rugs are available with best Kid Glove in America for one dollar and a guarantee. New ruchings arrive in white and colored varieties.
The piece argues style equals elegance and faultless taste. It claims the store selects only refined garments, rejects cheap items lacking style, and promises to simplify buying for those seeking stylish attire. It defines stylish as fashionable and refined, noting elegance and exquisite details as key.
The store promotes linen table coverings and damask at reduced prices ahead of Thanksgiving. It highlights pure linen, ivory thread linens at 73.5 cents, damask sets at 1.50, and matching napkins, plus French and German china with new designs. Glassware offers new styles with savings on each dinner set.
Our facilities handle large quantities and our wholesale department buys well in advance to secure lower prices. Next spring stock was secured months ago as mills clamored for orders. Cotton goods silks and woolens show price advances due to tariffs. Trade with Michael's offers you the benefit and savings from early purchases.
Sale of silks dress goods and trimmings continues all week at Michael's with discounts on fabrics and accessories for shoppers.
Through courtesy of the designers a Redfern corset specialist from New York will be in our Corset Department for a limited period starting tomorrow November 8. Patrons may consult on corset function in shaping the figure and its fashion importance and receive free fittings.
This ad proclaims Radium Cloth guaranteed to wash and not fade in sun. It notes delicate colors like light blue pink and lavender with new plaid and stripe designs. Price is 25 cents per yard with money back if fading occurs.
The ad promotes a Blanket and Quilts sale with full size wool blankets priced at 5.00, claiming rival prices of 8.00 to 10.00. It highlights Silkoline Satine Silk quilts filled with cotton wool or eiderdown and mentions new neckwear jewelry and bags arriving at Michael's.
A historical note contrasts 16th and 17th century Taffeta Silk with modern fabric, then announces a sale tomorrow offering yard wide Taffeta Silk at 75 and 98 cents per yard. The promise guarantees no splitting or color fading.
Very popular silk fabric of today is Cashmere a Sole. It promises a dream for street, reception or evening at moderate cost. A line of colors including evening and new winter shades is offered, price 85 cents. Michael's advertises sweaters for women misses children and infants at popular prices.
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