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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
5
Rain coats and capes for misses and children priced for tomorrow morning. Includes navy red and tan styles in sizes six to fourteen with pleated finishes. matching waterproof hats offered in navy tan and black. Hooded capes available at sale price.
Fifty tan ladies rain coats offered at five dollars each, in full 56 inch length with rubber lining and new Balmaean style, regular seven fifty, plus matching hats at fifty cents.
Advertises girls dresses in all wool serge priced at two dollars fifty cents. Describes trimming in white and various decorative motifs. available for ages six to fourteen.
Hundreds of coats for little girls in corduroy velvets and plaid mixtures. Latest styles include belted ripple and plain cuts. Shades vary with prices from 2 1 2 to 3 4 dollars for Astricans velvets and chinchillas.
Bright stock of ladies coats in fresh materials advertised at six dollars and fifty cents and up. Shoppers urged to view the new season collection, praised for beauty and abundance.
Our fall coat showing is the best in seasons. Pretty plaids fiberlines and new materials in College Coats for street wear priced at 6.50 7.50 and 8.50. The latest fashions in coats offer solid colors broken plaids and new effects.
Muslin underwear sale offers extra size gowns and soft gowns at reduced prices. Gowns in sizes 15 to 17 range from 1.00 to 1.50 with extras like the new sleeve corset cover priced at 65 cents. Limited quantities and color options implied.
Advertises ladies' black umbrellas priced at 1 dollar with a 1.50 value claim. Mentions Paragon frame Gloria P offering guaranteed waterproof protection for a coins frame umbrella.
Tate at Gross advertises a sale of outing kimonas priced at $1.25, highlighting heavy mono outings with pretty patterns and beautiful colorings in all sizes.
An advertisement claims Cascarets cleanse the bowels and liver overnight, easing biliousness and indigestion. It touts a ten cent box as a nightly aid for adults and children, with benefits lasting months and no misery.
Judge W W Starke of Commerce attended sessions in Athens. Col J A B Mahaffey of Athens, known as nestor of Jefferson bar, was in session. Roy Stovall of Comet News circulated among advertisers. D B Evans of Atlanta staying at the Wilkerson. C William Hathaway from Winder here with weekly paper. he ran a daily during the fair. A R Braselton of Pendergrass in city on business. Mrs Garland E Prior of Gainesville visiting Mrs C C Sanders. Mrs Hinton recovering. Annie Camak to stay in Athens until mid winter with M W Camak. T H Nickerson called to Callais Maine for mother’s death. Mrs R M Snead of Savannah visiting brother S O Hutcheson. O C Branch of Bishop in city. Mrs J N Owen of Knoxville visiting relatives with Mrs W P Briggs. Mrs Robert Hazelhurst and children from Macon visiting L D DuBose. Allen Rice of Commerce visiting. W G Wilhite of Jefferson in city on business. J A Jarrett and wife of Jefferson visiting Athens. Mrs Jarrett to stay with daughter Mrs Lucius Coker. Dr J C Bennett of Jefferson visiting. Rev John Bomar, former Tabernacle assistant and Sunday School superintendent, visiting. now located in South Carolina.
The article lists upcoming games including Georgia vs North Carolina in Atlanta, Tech vs Alabama in Birmingham, Auburn vs Clemson in Auburn, Tennessee vs Louisville in Louisville, LSU vs Ole Miss in Baton Rouge, Vanderbilt vs Central Kentucky in Nashville, Sewanee vs Chattanooga in Sewanee, and Davidson vs Wofford in Davidson. It notes Georgia Carolina as the local headline, Tech will use Grant Field, and Alabama trip tests Tech’s strength.
A reader recounts indigestion relief after four years of poor digestion from an unthoughtful diet. She credits Grape Nuts and Postum with restoring digestion, heart function, energy, weight, and skin health within a month. She praises the flavors and notes the brand is from Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
An advertisement claims Danderine will lighten and fluff hair revealing soft lustrous looks. It promises cleansing of dust oil and dandruff, stopping itching and shedding with a few weeks use and suggests new hair growth across the scalp. A 25 cent bottle is advertised.
The G M night train was two hours late due to a Bellmont freight accident. Southern line trains also ran late as officials checked bridges and trestles after heavy rains to prevent further danger.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills for digestion constipation and a purifying tonic effect. It also mentions a Virginia Georgia football game at Lambeth Field on October 24 with alumni events in Atlanta and University Club activities surrounding the matchup.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta October 15 the Mason's Annuity with headquarters in Atlanta shows assets of 765 245 and three months receipts near 90 000. The organization supports widows and orphans of Free Masons and remains prosperous amid European war effects.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a pleasant safe cure for catarrh to be used with a breathing inhaler. It claims rapid relief, antiseptic action, and a no cure no pay sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons. Also included is a bankruptcy notice for William C Livingston in the Northern District of Georgia. First meeting of creditors set for October 26, 1914 in Athens Georgia.
Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs with quick relief. Claims antiseptic healing and family suitability. Endorsed by Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio with a money back note.
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