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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
Davison-Nicholson presents a wide sweater line in desirable colors. A ladies sweater at 2.25 buttons to resemble a coat with pockets and collar options. Other sweaters priced up to 10.00. Children's sweaters available at various prices. Little darling sets include pants coat and cap for 2.50.
Saving opportunity offered as silk waists occupy a central table. Available in plaids stripes and solids, these waists were originally priced from 3 50 to 10 00 and are now offered at exactly half price.
In our department you will find a complete line of thimbles emergs pins safety pins needles tracers hooks eyes darners mending tissue shoes trees ready made button holes on tape hair curlers buttons of every description. Reliability of the articles we handle is unquestionable.
The ad touts a range of umbrellas for ladies children and men with the standout one dollar model described as water resistant. It notes a smaller version for children also priced at one dollar and men’s umbrellas from one dollar fifty with competing prices around one ninety eight.
A new brush combines brushing and combing in one with bristles on a pneumatic pad that prevents pulling hair. Price is $1.25 with other brushes starting at 50 cents and up.
Athens shop markets cut glass bowls comports vases nappies and more with a display of latest cuts. Prices advertised as lower invite customers to view the entire line.
The ad touts table linen deals with sets embroidered and napkins matching, priced from $3.75 to $12.50. Ready cut table cloths 8 by 12 feet offered at $3.00 and $3.50. Damask short lengths and wide damask at 50 cents per yard present extra value for shoppers and housekeepers.
The 1916 meeting of the Appalachian Good Roads Congress will be hosted by the University of Georgia and Athens Chamber of Commerce with Prof Searcy B Slack inviting the group. The Fourth American Road Congress will meet in Atlanta during November with delegates from many states and noted city engineers.
The Colonial Theatre presents Mutt and Jeff in Mexico with a large cast and chorus. Seat sales start Monday morning for performances Wednesday and Thursday October 28 and 29. Also scheduled is Fine Feathers coming October 29 after runs in New York and Chicago.
National press has weighed in on Fine Feathers pushing for strong attendance. Seats go on sale Tuesday morning signaling the event’s high profile release.
An ad urges mothers to abandon harsh calomel and castor oil. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe fruit laxative that cleanses stomach liver and bowels and pleases children. The ad cites a 50 cent bottle by the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits. It also notes praise from Maud Ballington Booth for Mary Roberts Rinehart works.
President Andrew M. Soule spoke in Washington to a large county fair audience on ag issues and cotton’s disaster. Prof Milton P. Jarnagin addressed Gainesville farmers on livestock and cotton timing. The college released circulars on Wheat Production and Disinfecting Farm Houses with more bulletins planned on alfalfa and Apple Culture.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as fast relief for colds and coughs. It claims soothing effects, child friendly antiseptic healing, and a 50 cent bottle with a money back satisfaction note attributed to Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio.
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