14 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
1
Prepared for this newspaper by Pictorial Review the guide presents simple foam dress making methods. It outlines basic garment construction tips with emphasis on affordable materials and clear steps suitable for home sewers.
A dirt gray broadcloth one piece frock trimmed with black velvet and braid showcases a princess front panel and a defined waist. The dress blends dull green and silver tones with velvet bands at the skirt and belt, plain velvet collar and cuffs, and soutache trimming. Medium size requires 6 yards 44 inch material and 1 yard velvet.
The article details sewing steps for a princess style dress with pleated front and back, stay positioning and perforation cues, belt and peplum alignment, and sleeve construction. It notes adjusting shoulders, underarms, collar, and cuffs, emphasizing precise notches and perforations for proper fit and a graceful carriage.
Pictorial Review presents Costume No 6419 available in sizes 32 through 44 with bust inches listed. Price five cents? (text shows 15 cents) This ad notes multiple bust sizes and a small price point typical of period catalogings.
Gary and Practical Home Dress Making presents a princess style for five-gared girls. The pattern uses fine Irish lawn with Valenciennes trim and satin ribbon. The design can be cut low with straps, requiring about 5 yards of 36-inch material plus 3 yards of bearing and 9 yards of 74-inch flouncing for frills. assembly takes only a few hours.
Banner's Special Correspondent reports in Atlanta that Ed L Brown, longtime Kimball House manager, has severed ties with the hotel. The Grant estate handed over ownership, Mabry era ended, Foot Hotel Company now leases and will assume active management. The Kimball has undergone extensive equipment upgrades and remodeling.
E G Hudson of Chamblee Georgia declares Foley Cathartic Tablets the best on earth for a thorough cleansing movement of the bowels with no inconvenience or bad effects. They relieve indigestion or constipation quickly and leave you feeling light, free and energetic. H R Palmer & Sons, ad.
Lexington Ga Sept 13 The County Sunday School Convention formed at Salem will hold its second session at Vesta on the fourth Saturday and Sunday in the month The Vesta people invite all county Sunday school workers to attend The gathering will feature several prominent Sunday school workers and be uplifting and entertaining.
A Rosemont Nebraska man reports kidney pain and disturbed sleep from frequent urination. After trying a 50 cent bottle of Foley Kidney Pills he became well, with the pills also said to relieve rheumatism and backache. H R Palmer and Sons advertise.
Atlanta, Sept. 13. Attorney General Walker, in the Ducktown vicinity for several days, will return Monday to his office. He conducts a personal probe into the copper fumes damage reports from farmers near the Tennessee line. A detailed report will go to the governor for action. Farmers have filed petitions urging state action against copper companies for violating a contract tied to a prior copper case.
Many persons complain this summer of headaches backaches rheumatism biliousness and constant tiredness. A Foley Kidney Pills ad claims they aid elimination improve sleep and make you feel better, offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Carlton Ga Sept 13 The Sarepta Baptist Association meets at Carlton on Tuesday September 21 not next week as erroneously stated in Tuesdays Everboston Star It is hoped by Carlton’s good people that all the messengers appointed will come
The Woodruff North Georgia Fair announces an exhibition of aerial warfare led by French aviator Monseur Andre Houpert. A temporary fort will host bomb drops to demonstrate aircraft warfare, a first in America. Dates are October 5 to 9, admission is free.
Specialist's advice promises an end to all superfluous hair with a simple inexpensive treatment that removes hair without pain or injury. A society woman reportedly used it with lasting results. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
Commerce Ga Sept 13 Mr Jason Hix a well known large planter of Madison county eight miles south of this place sold the remainder of his last years cotton crop to Harmony Grove Mills. The lot consisted of 40 bales and while grades were not all first class some stained yet he received 9 1 8 round for the lot. The lot brought in the neighborhood of two thousand dollars.
Atlanta officials report strong signs for 1915 with industrial and textile development rising above 1914 and 1913. Commissioner H M Stanley says property improvements and new equipment show liberal spending and prompt tax payments, while railroads expand rolling stock, signaling higher business activity.
St. James Missouri reporter St. R. R. Wentworth warns of a severe lung cold and fears pneumonia. He recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine cough and lung medicine that straightens him up immediately. Thousands of hay fever and asthma sufferers are thankful for this remedy. H. R. Palmer & Sons, ady.
Jefferson Ga Sept 13 The public is invited to attend a meeting of delegates from all Sunday schools in the district to be held at the Martin Institute on Saturday Sept 18 at 10 am. Live issues relating to advancing Sunday school work will be discussed in short addresses by good speakers. A round table conference will be an interesting feature. Let every school select delegates at once. Come help us in this exceedingly important work.
Boards of health in many cities consider barring children with colds from school as contagious. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a reliable remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Parents may save trouble by giving before school opens from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Rev. H. L. Grice of Edwardsville Alabama has accepted the call to lead the Washington Baptist Church in Washington Georgia. He will move his family around September 15 and is accompanied by his wife's parents. The church, lacking a pastor for months, hopes his arrival brings improved conditions and growth.
A testimonial ad praises Chamberlain's Tablets as quick relief for headaches and digestive ills. Miss Clara A. Driggs of Elba New York endorses their value, calling them worth their weight in gold. Sold by all dealers.
Etherton Ga September 13 Ten of the county schools have reserved space at the fair to be held at Farmers Academy October 22 23 Many schools are preparing and expected to be represented.
In Winder Georgia on September 13 Uncle Josh ua Sweat displayed an old Joseph Spratt violin dated 1613. The instrument drew many onlookers with its exceptionally sweet tone, noted as superior to modern violins of the era.
Health and happiness hinge on a lively liver as Dr Kings New Life Pills wake up liver function and boost bile. The pills aim to ease sluggish bowels and brighten mood, promising a big 0 bottle for sale.
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