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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1920

Page

4

Colonial Attractions at the Colonial Revue and Tiger Rose previews

A fragmentary 1900s theater note discusses John J. Whose Black and White Revue at Colonial, praising lavish scenery and costumes aimed at female audiences. It previews David Belasco’s Tiger Rose, an elevated love story touring from New York to Chicago, lauding its appeal to theatergoers.

John J New ‘York Wbix Chicago David Belasco Metropolis Weieee Leer Rose

Not for three years we offer satin and muslin at sale prices

The store promotes satin messaline at 2.75 per yard in 36 inch width with colors including Copen taupe Pekin blue white turquoise sky mail garnet plim Belgium marine navy black coral African brown pink old rose golden brown lilac gray Nile. Nainsooks priced 9.50 to 10.00 per ten yards with Phantom loth Chimosa Check Cleopatra Cinderella brands. Union linen damask towels 65c to 98c and guest towels at 1.25. Turkish towels in rose blue mass lavender, new designs.

Belgium Nile Phantom Loth Chimosa Cleopatra Cinderella

Eye opening sale on silk and voile fabrics and blankets

A table of white goods offers imported and plain voiles, crepe de chine, and plaid blankets at sale prices. Materials like crepe de chine and voiles are discounted from typical $1.35 and $2.75 values, with colors listed and blankets advertised as regular $7.50 but available quickly at sale. Blouses in Irish Dimity and French Voiles attract buyers.

Dimity

Tiger Rose to Return in Original Broadway Production

The article notes the return of Tiger Rose in its original Belasco production with Canadian wild romance, promising no second company and no transport costs for original scenery. It highlights Belasco's insistence on presenting the authentic show. Tiger Rose opens at the Colonial Friday evening.

Bigelty Itesson Willard Mack I.ty Raso Boccin Mr. Belasco Sparas Tiger Rose David Belasgo Rose the Colonial

Short skirt craze draws Atlanta reaction in 1910s column

The Banner reports reformers, club women and teachers in Atlanta debating the length of skirts as the trend spreads from Broadway to Peachtree Street and Canal Street. Observers note modest extremes and windblown exposure, with critics arguing fashions distract from decorum while observers compare street scenes to musical comedies.

The Banner Atlanta Broadway Peachtree Street Canal ‘Street New Orleans

Georgia Man Claims Ownership of World’s Largest Tobacco Pipe

Special to The Banner from Atlanta Georgia September 20. Palmer Edenfield a well known Georgian claims to own the world’s largest tobacco pipe. The bowl is a large teacup built of iron with a stem connected by soldered joint. The pipe is noted as a fine smoking contrivance and said to be useful for warming hands in winter and could serve as a formidable weapon.

Atlante Palmer Edenfield Napoleon

Valuable Indian Relic Found Near Atlanta

Special to The Banner reports a copper crown discovered near Stone Mountain in an Indian mound. The crown and fine metal beadwork show skilled metalworking by Indians in North Georgia and east Tennessee. The discoverer notes the crown was likely worn by tribal leaders and adds several beads of metal and stone were found with it.

Atlanta Georgia East Tennessee Stone Mountain

Forty Nine Baptized at Carithers Mill Oconee County

Bogart Georgia September 20 crowds gathered at Carithers Mill to witness forty nine candidates baptized into Bethabara Bogart and Statham Churches. Pastor Faust has preached at these churches and Rev Henderson of Maysville now pastors, with funding and home provided.

Bogart Oconee Sgathere Carithers Aphalachea Tiver Witnesdi Oconee ‘County Geld -Hy Bastor Faust Windor C. W Statham Christf Deavor

Plan For Annual Georgia Cotton Conference

Special to The Baavier in Atlanta Georgia September notes a plan for the Georgia Division of the Cotton Men association to hold a convention in October. Invitations to speak have been extended to E D Smith and Brown. The meeting aims to discuss financing and policy for the 1920 crop and future markets with potential rediscount options through the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank and notes secured by cotton.

Atlanta Georgia Pen Nal E.D. Smith South Eh Brown Georgia Comminatoy Federal Reserve Bend Ler of Brown M. B.wellborn Federal ‘Reserve Board

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