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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
3
The note describes a festive Parcel Post Sale in Athens with a turkey dinner and social mingling. It lists locals visiting Athens and attending events, including Camak family visits, Dr. Ware in Madison, and the Branson-Smith wedding plans, reflecting a bustling social scene.
A Lydia E. Pinkham medicine testimonial from Mrs. J W Hornberger in Ephrata Pa promotes health gains. The piece also notes Ex-Queen Amelie of Portugal aiding Red Cross, influencing royalists toward war with Germany, with Portugal's conscription and potential 250000 overseas troops and 10000 at home under England alliance.
The Colonial presents Mutt and Jeff in Mexico on Wednesday Oct 28 in a new production with a large cast, sixty-foot scenery, and chorus. Gus Hill and Bud Fisher drive the show’s humor with up-to-date comedy and a strong demand for fresh material. Seats go on sale Monday at Palmer’s. Also Fine Feathers at the Colonial with a Oct 29 performance and Oct 27 seat sale.
Dr Rudolf Schiffmann guarantees Asthmador relief for asthma hay fever and bronchial asthma with a money back offer through Warren Smith Drug Co Athens and other druggists. Buy a 50 cent package or Asthmador cigarettes try it and return if not satisfied for a cheerful refund.
Fragmentary ad copy touts cures for sores with claims of a universal remedy. Scattered phrases mention “FS” and a dubious price figure of 20 dollars, suggesting an obsolete patent medicine style.
In the center of our store a table displays silk waists in plaids stripes and solids at half price. Original prices ranged from 3 50 to 10 00 and customers can choose any at fifty percent off.
Readable items list bleached and unbleached plain sheeting by the yard with prices from 60c to 75c. Ready made sheets in various sizes offered plain bleached or hemstitched with prices from 75c to $1.00. Includes single bed sheets at 65c and 75c.
Advertisement offers a new child hose supporter that prevents tearing and allows full movement. Try a pair for one week. if not satisfied, return for a refund. Priced at 25 cents per pair.
Seperate skirts advertised for winter use highlight a large woolen selection. Styles from $5.00 to $10.00 emphasize quality materials and fashionable models for cold season wear.
A local retailer promotes a large sweater line with new models in various colors. Ladies sweaters feature a $2.25 value with coat style buttons pockets and collar options. Childrens sweaters and outfits priced up to $10.00, plus a $2.50 three piece set for outdoors.
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