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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1916
Page
11
The article highlights wide flare fall coats in lengths 45 to 48 inches. Materials include broadcloths serges and gabardines with purples and grays, plus blues and blacks in Volivia cloths Zibulins and novelties priced from 8.50 to 150.00. Shoppers are urged to view the coat line.
New ideas dominate fall millinery featuring Napoleons and tricornes plus tam crown styles. Black, corbeau blue and Burgundy panne velvet and embroidered felts appear with metal motifs, wings, birds, grosgrain and fur trims. Hats priced at 3.00, 3.50 and 5.00 at Millinery Parlors third floor.
New York fashions show pretty waists and pastel shades alongside deeper hues to complement new suits. Fine cotton voiles and batistes promise popularity with long sleeves in varied shapes. Collars range from $2.50 to $4.95 and up.
The outlines of fall corsets reveal new features with a moderately curved hip line and defined side fronts while the back and front remain straight and the skirt stays medium length. A complete range is offered and proper corsets are fitted to individual figures from $1.00 and up. Corset parlor second floor.
The question of fall styles is now uppermost in the minds of smartly dressed women. We present our first complete displays of the fall 1916 fashions with a comprehensive review of new merchandise.
Fall dresses in serge crepe and satin fabrics blend simplicity and elegance. Styles feature fur trimmings metallic laces and beaded nets. Prices range from 7.50 to 22.50 and up as shoppers explore satin serge and crepe de chine options in fall shades.
Fall displays feature a mix of novelties and conservative skirts for daily wear and sport. Silk and velvet options appear with broad striped effects. Pleated skirts abound and dominate with widths from 24 to 34 yards and larger for pleats. Prices start at $6.50, white skirts in Pique and Bedford Cards on sale from $1.00 to $2.00 now 79c.
A display features fall neckwear with large, rounded pieces matching old fashioned shoulder capes. Roiled collars and semi-high styles appear with extensive use of collar and cuff sets. Beautiful collars priced at 25c 35c and 50c attract attention.
The article notes long coats reaching below the knees with a normal waist line. Fabrics favored include gabardines serges and poplins with broadcloths also popular. Skirts are longer and full. Shades include brown navy plum olive taupe and black. Suits priced 15 18 50 22 50 and 24 75 appear particularly attractive. Some jackets feature touches of fur.
Discounted summer garments feature white voile dresses now $5.00 from $18.50 and white wash skirts at 79 cents, with additional white voile and gandie waists priced at 1.48, and all items under $1.25 at 79 cents.
Thornton's new cafe in the Holman Building opened yesterday with a formal ceremony. Haughey's orchestra provided music as visitors received souvenirs. The fully renovated venue is operated by Mr. Thornton, a respected cafe operator in the South. All fountain drinks creams and sodas will be sold wholesale and retail along with smoking goods.
Canon Georgia readers recount post signatory affidavit from O B Menees and questions why W Little did not repudiate earlier. The letter notes the 1916 Martindale reference and cites concerns over authority to sign petitions and the legality of signatures in the Frank commutation context.
Pottle headquarters releases statement denying claims that Joe Pottle would quit the governor race. The message asserts he will not withdraw and expects election. it ridicules Dorsey and the Dorsey Watson alliance as already beaten. Signed J. D. Howard, Manager.
Five thousand people gathered at the Barrow county rally at the Winder fair grounds for the largest political gathering to date. A barbecue and dinner were served as Judge Russell, candidate for Congress, spoke, introduced by T. A. Hutchens, with B. H. Collier and J. L. Moore also addressing the crowd.
A lively group of State Normal School girls filled three city street cars yesterday as they toured Athens. Bannered and proud they visited all available parts of the city via the car line and stopped at the State College of Agriculture, making the afternoon special.
Mr H N Thomas of Athens announces his daughter Eula Delceta to Mr Morris William Hollowell Collins with a November 29 wedding planned. Also, Miss Lena Estes Hale wed Mr J A Dunaway at the bride's home near Cord Mill with Rev George E Stone officiating and about two hundred guests. The Costa family will return from a pleasure trip to Baltimore New York and other cities. The First Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society meets Monday at five thirty. Fashion notes describe a striped gabardine suit for children and Pictorial Review patterns with prices and yardages.
An older reader reflects that literacy, study, and adopting effective methods brought luck. He credits reading, thinking, and modeling after successful practices for improved outcomes and rewards in life.
The passage notes that a little Whoop! creates care and anxiety, arguing mischief benefits people by reducing self focus. It cites David Harum on fleas and a noisy home as a remedy. It mentions Kashmir shawl production linked to Ladakh soil and climate as a wool source.
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