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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
3
Fresh from Petrosino's funeral, New York police push a wide campaign against murder, urging Rob inson bill registration of deadly weapons. The piece discusses crime, the poor, sport, Tammany, women’s car trials, and a quip on eggs cooking evenly.
Advertised item shows women’s summer gowns priced at 79 cents while feature highlights note low necklines and short sleeves with neat trim. The fragment suggests a bargain display likely from a department or fashion ad page.
Advertised women’s suit selections feature blue, white, pink, lavender, and gray coats with lace, collar, and cuff details. Prices range from 6.50 to 16.50, highlighting linen and rep fabrics, princess-cut dresses, element of novelty, and tailored city suits for stylish wearers.
Rompers for children ages 2 to 6 offered in two grades priced at 39 and 59 cents. Colors available are Tan and Blue. Described as well made and highly comfortable for kids.
Washington reports indicate a federally imposed income tax is likely this session as a revenue measure. Fourteen insurgent Republicans back the plan, with Democrats supportive, while Senator Cummins and Bailey propose differing rate structures. The Supreme Court decision on the 1895 income tax will be printed as a public document. Democrats press for amendments and longer debate while Republicans would take charge of the bill.
In the Popular Waist Department new waist outfits announced with low prices. Two styles featured: $2.00 Persian lingerie with embroidery and Wallace trimming. $2.50 French lingerie with lace and medallions. $4.00 Paris chiffon model with embroidery and Wallace finish.
Fashion note describes a neatly tucked Paris lawn waist with Swiss embroidery down the front. Long sleeves are tidy and tucked, pitched as stylish and priced below a five dollar tag at three dollars and twenty five cents.
The fragment mentions items described as English Percale bordered material and implies a cost relation, suggesting higher price or value. No further context provided to identify date place or specific events.
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