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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
5
Plain hand tailored suits are in favor this season. Ready to wear departments show latest styles in leading weaves and colors. Our millinery surpasses former efforts with up to the minute piece goods and notions. Note the few specials for today.
Our full line of children's hats and caps is the prettiest we have shown. All styles and shapes 25c to 7.50 in silk messaline satin and chiffon in black and colors. Our 5.00 6.50 and 7.50 waists. Your choice while they last 2.98.
Percale flanelette and kimona cloths offered with well made trims. Short kimonas priced at 50 cents, long kimonas from 1.25 to 1.75, house dresses ranging 1.00 to 1.50.
The fall collection is now complete featuring sweaters for ladies misses and children in every style color and size available.
A local ad highlights 25 cent embroidered collars and plain linen items now reduced to 15 cents in larger sizes. The sale emphasizes closeout pricing across embroidery and linen products.
A local shop advertises heavy sheets 50c 75x90, quality and regulation size, regular price 65c. It also promotes long cloth bolts at 1.25 regular price, with a special sale price of 85c.
Silk four in hand ties offered at fifty cents each with a large selection and colors from 85c to 5.00. Strong showing of dewdrop pattern pink among the fabrics in this gentlemen's furnishings sale.
Melton kimono cloths priced at 15 cents per yard priced for soft velvet feel with a firm back described in the ad. The notice emphasizes texture and quality aimed at garment makers and buyers seeking durable fabric.
English misspelled ad notes hair brushes with strong bristles and solid backs in ebony cherry and oak finishes. Describes good wearing quality and pretty patterns for kimonos. Prices range from 50 cents to 2 dollars.
A sale item lists extra size heavy Huck towels with red borders in regular 12ic grade.
Atlanta reports Judge R B Russell plans aggressive reach to Georgia taxpayers by using 1911 tax digests held by the comptroller general to distribute Russell local option campaign literature. The piece notes mailing costs could reach thousands, compares to a governor’s salary, and discusses primary plans and campaign funding concerns amid the growing prohibition issue.
Georgia Supreme Court decides in H Wilensky & Sons v Central of Georgia that shippers must pay freight before filing a claim for damages. If freight is refused or withheld, the claim is not considered. The ruling affects railroads and shippers statewide.
In Washington D C the sixth annual National German American Alliance convention opens with about 1000 delegates from German organizations across the United States. Activities include a Mount Vernon visit, White House trip, and a large New Willard banquet. The alliance seeks liberty from temperance and Sunday observance laws and aims to influence public affairs while fostering German American friendship.
The Junior Cabinet, a University of Georgia society for juniors selected on merit, held its first meeting last night at the Phi Delta Theta chapter house. Host was Mr. Robert Hill Freeman of Newnan. Members listed include Morganstern, Wright, Williams, Smith, Ransom, Garrison, Dunlap, Carter, Cowan, Jackson, Moise, with Prof. Park as the thirteenth member.
A vintage advertisement promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive discomfort. The copy frames liver kidneys and bowels as “striking” and claims the pills restore natural function and health. Sold for 25 cents at W Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
The first hint of autumn touched Sanford Field as the Red and Black held a brisk scrimmage. Coaches push to ready for South Carolina visitors next Saturday with Peacok Malone and York among the standout players. Captain Woodruff Bowden and returning Minnehan Morris bolster the lineup as Georgia eyes a strong season opener.
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