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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
3
The new coat suits feature long graceful lines and standout trimming with velvet. Fabrics vary from broadcloths and serges to novelty weaves, with lengths and skirt styles that fit both short and tall figures. New arrivals come daily.
The week brings an almost complete line of silks for fall. High lustre satins dominate and crepe weaves remain popular. Roman stripe silks pair with various dress fabrics as we invite inspection of the most complete stock shown in the city.
The store announces a large increase in wash fabrics and the most varied popular priced line ever shown in Athens. The buyer remains in New York securing bargains to share with Athens and surrounding territory.
The store previews early fall millinery with velvet dominant, gold and silver trimmings, and decorative birds and flower accents. Velvets could drive a velvet season if obtainable in quantity. Feathery stick-up trims add elegance as designers rush to prepare for fall buyers.
Michael's shelves overflow with fall fabrics for all occasions including school use. The store emphasizes large stock and low wholesale prices due to bulk buying, promising convenience, more patterns, and cheaper options for customers and merchants alike.
The store previews new fall neckwear though stock is not complete. Daily arrivals include semi stiff collars high backed effects with vestees and popular mannish vests in solids and plaids drawing strong customer interest.
Police nabbed Everett Taylor a Negro sought for four years on multiple alleged offenses. He fled through Monroe and Atlanta, returning to Athens and causing trouble on Hill street before officers finally captured him yesterday. Also notes Francis Price's return from Milledgeville.
State Auditor Mr. W S Stephens of Atlanta inspected the books and accounts in Ath ens with County Superintendent Capt T H Dozier reporting everything in ship shape and balanced to the cent. He planned to visit Oconee and Oglethorpe offices next. Sour Stomach remark appears as an unrelated ad note at end.
Miss Hilsman, dress trimming buyer, returned from New York with imported laces bought before price increases. The store imported direct narrow laces six months ago and offers a beautiful new display of dress trimmings ready for inspection.
New waists of satin plaid back, satin, crepe de chine, chiffon arrive daily. Styles with a solid color vest and pointed pockets draw praise. Prices are lower than usual for these quality waistlines.
The advertisement promotes Frolaset corsets front laced and tailored to each figure with a Corsettiere fitting service included in the price. It urges customers to get a proper corset before tailoring a new gown or suit, highlighting personalized fit.
In the recorder's court yesterday two defendants faced charges for driving over a stretched hose in the street. The hose was laid to reach a fire and warnings were ignored. Each defendant received a nominal fine of two dollars.
Mr. W A Sanges, former manager and proprietor of the Sanges Hotel, has joined Hatch Drome Company of Pittsburgh as a road director. He is touring several Ohio towns with the amusement company that operates motordromes and autodromes nationwide.
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