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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
5
Athens shoppers are invited to explore a large diverse fall collection inspired by Paris. Wooltex models are highlighted as top quality ladies ready-to-wear with tailored garments, offered at prices from 7.50 to 50 dollars, promising the season’s best value.
The millinery department attracted crowds all day as Paris fashions dominated the display. The event runs the full week with daily additions and new hats to showcase.
Wednesday shoppers see heavy quality hemmed sheets at 50c value 75x90. Pillow cases 20c grade 15c. Extra heavy buck towels 124c. Extra large crash towels 10c. Linen table damask 72 inches 50c. Hemmed table napkins 50c. Roge's & Gillet perfume 78c. Embroideries on sale 10c 12c 15c.
The Young Men’s Christian Association hosts a Friday night basketball demonstration with the Y team led by Johnson and Golden against local intermediates. The program includes Monkey Stunt by three brothers, music, and refreshments run by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. All city friends are invited.
Atlanta reports outline a broad hydro electric consolidation in North Georgia. The plan envisions interurban lines crossing Georgia to the South Carolina line and extending to Washington and Boston, linking Duke interests with existing lines. The Georgia Railway and Power Co. would absorb rivals and Georgia Power Co. assets, including Tallulah Falls development, with Canada funding and ongoing protection for falls. The Atlanta based Georgia Railway and Electric Co. would be taken over, maintaining 8 percent dividends to its stockholders, as part of the larger consolidation.
Atlanta reports delay in starting a legislative probe into the state department of agriculture. The committee awaits receipts, expenses and salary data for Commissioner T. G. Hudson's administration. Representative E. S. Ault says the inquiry cannot begin until the requested statement is furnished, with no fixed date yet.
The text notes the Er Co. owning the Bull Sluice plant on the Chattahoochee river, supplying the Georgia Railway and Electric Co. and the Atlanta Hydro Electric Co., alongside the Louis B. Magid development in the Tallulah Falls area.
Communication was asked for but niched due to busy schedules. Mr Ault favors moving forward once the department responds. No need to stop work. Electric Bitters advertised as a health tonic with a guarantee and 50 cent price.
The Tik State Fair and Fall Festival in Memphis showcases Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi exhibits and features day and night pageants. Opening day honors women with a series of special events and the festival runs through October 4 with the United States Marine Band performing for the closing celebration.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as prompt and reliable for preventing and treating diarrhoea, claiming it is pleasant to take and available through all dealers.
Advertisement notes that a sprain typically disables a man for three to four weeks but claims Chamberlain's Liniment applied freely and as directed with each bottle can cure in two to four days. Sold by all dealers.
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