22 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1916
Page
1
Michael's Fall Models Exhibits finished days ago as new shipments from major fashion centers arrive. The display showcases a varied and brilliant assortment with complete stock levels urging shoppers to choose now and tomorrow.
A large showing of silks offers combinations of colors in striped and plaid patterns. Taffetas with wide satin interweave, charmeuse lustre satins, crepe de chine in pastels and dark tones. 40 inches wide priced from 1.25 to 2.00. Trimming silks plentiful for collars and cuffs. Mourning silks always on hand.
The advertisement promotes a range of hand finished clothing items and fabrics including light weight cottons, heavy weight wool, silk and wool blends. Velts and pants priced from 50 cents to 1.50 dollars, union suits 1.00 to 3.00 dollars, and children's items 25 to 125 cents.
Rich fall colors and a large collection of suits from fifteen to one hundred dollars. Mr Simon Michael returns from New York with bargains on one or two alike models. Many samples showcased daily, offering models worth much more.
The buyer is urged to compare current Michael’s blanket prices with last year. Large prior orders shielded them from wholesale advances, allowing continued low selling prices despite blanket shortages.
A local department store announces a large and varied inventory of sweaters. The stock includes wool, silk, infants and children’s sweaters, sweaters with caps and matching knits in solid colors, plaids and stripes. Shoppers are urged to visit to find the desired items as shortages are noted.
The Scranton Lace Company advertises its latest curtain laces with a ready curtain man to take measurements. Customers are invited to view a tine of pretty patterns newly received and consider upgrading their window treatments.
The advertisement touts a wide range of coats in wool velour broad cloth chinchilla and plush fabrics. Models feature fur collars and cuffs with flattering full flare backs, appealing to all tastes and budgets.
The advertisement touts Georgette blouses in white, flesh, and suit colors. It highlights stylish walts with plain tailored and embroidered effects and claims exceptional value. Other blouses range from 2.50 to 15.00.
A fresh batch of 98 cent shirtwaists arrives with many styles copied from high end designs. Sizes 36 to 46 offered in well made garments. The 98c table is popular, and shoppers are urged to view before stock sells out.
Retail notes advertise new neckwear styles including white broadcloth collars and cuffs, Georgette crepe, crepe de chine, and satin Stripe patterns. Bets are popular and sell quickly. Prices range from 25 cents to 3 dollars and 50 cents.
Our Corset Section features top brands including Redfern Madame Lyra American Lady Warners and Frojaset with a wide array of styles. We also carry silk and muslin underwear a full infant’s wear line and bath robes for all ages, promising superior selection and quality.
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