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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1908
Page
14
A garbled listing shows various fabric prices per thousand yards and corresponding values. Items include Percals and Linen Towling with block quotes of cents per yard and total values, though many figures are distorted. The fragment resembles a department or textile price notice from a historical newspaper.
This week a retailer advertises Three Thousand Ladie Children's Wraps and various ladies cloaks at marked down prices. Deals include $5.00 for a ladies long coat, $7.50 for a ladies long coat, and $10.00 to $12.50 for multiple coats, with higher values compared to original prices. The note notes cold weather ahead and urges customers to buy now.
A sale offers youngsters coats, sweaters, and jackets in white, light blue, garnet, navy, and oxford, with items priced at $2.50 up from $3.50. Stock includes navy blue blouses, Norfolk jackets, and ladies’ sweaters in multiple colors and sizes.
Advertises skirts, kimonas, bath robes, and sleeping garments for women and children. Prices range from about $1.00 to $8.50 with bulk lots and fabric types like velvet, fleece, and flannellette. Includes large inventory and sample patterns with emphasis on low actual cost pricing.
One hundred dozen ladies pure linen hem stitched handkerchiefs offered at 10 cents each or 1 dollar per dozen. Similar stock for men includes one hundred dozen pure linen hem stitched handkerchiefs at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents. Strong value sale from a retailer.
This week on bargain counter shelves two thousand yards of fancy silks for suits and shirtwaists, originally 75 cents, now priced at 49 cents, offered as a value deal for shoppers.
The millinery department promotes itself as the best in the state with artist milliners shaping hats to suit wearers. A general clearance sale of all ready trimmed hats begins Monday and runs until stock is reduced, offering best hat values in satin and velvet.
A small downtown shop markets window shades and blinds with promotional rolls and sample displays. Shoppers discuss variety, color options, and pricing as staff assist with measurements and installation timelines.
Velvet Crewe promotes carpet discounts with a low price focus. Says customers can view samples at the store and compare values. Indicates a sale event timing and affordable options for home updates.
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