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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
3
The ad promotes stylish suits priced from 15.09 to 25.00 made from top fabrics. It claims garments equal or better than $5.00 to $7.50 higher priced options and highlights Wooltex as a prominent designer. It touts refined eye lines, latest draped and split skirts, and coats in the newest shapes with fabrics like Crepe de Chine Net and Shaddow Laces.
We feature one of the largest dress selections with many fabrics and styles on display. Prices range from 6.50 to 35.00, and though stock is not complete the assortment offers easy dress choices.
In the New Silk and Dress Goods department Dame Fashion showcases silks and fabrics for the season. Highlights include 25c Rajah Silk at 15c, 40c Brocade Silks at 25c, 65c Brocade Silks at 39c, and 15c Brocade and Crepe de Chine at 50c. Also touts MUNSING Underwear as sole agents with a full range for ladies, misses, and children.
Atlanta police start a weekly instruction program for all three shifts after Mayor Woodward urged better handling of prisoners and the public. Officers will learn courteous guidance, with captains as teachers, replacing harsh commands and threats. The effort aims to restore public esteem after recent kissing case arrests drew national attention.
Atlanta Sept 16 Rev Lincoln McConnell was chosen to fill the pulpit at Baptist Tabernacle and is described as a strong successor to Dr Len G Broughton. In his first weeks he attacked Mayor Jim Woodward over police handling of kissing cases, defending vigorous prosecution and warning of rising vice. The mayor plans to reply by letter while the Tabernacle moves to maintain its notoriety as a news source.
A prominent attorney in Homer appears in court under the influence, asks for a day off, and jokes about swapping horses as he admits he is too drunk to try cases. Judge Brand notes none of his cases are called today and the lawyer is excused.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment as a relief and cure for babies skin eruptions. A testimonial from Mrs Strawler of Dubuque Town claims her child improved after using the ointment, available for 50 cents by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co St Louis and Philadelphia.
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