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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1910

Page

6

Funeral of Wallace Brumby at Oconee Cemetery

The body of Sergeant Wallace Brumby reached Athens at 3 30 pm yesterday and was laid to rest at Oconee Cemetery. A simple Episcopal burial service was conducted by Rev Troy Beatty with no sermon and no hymns. Crowds gathered, filling the area around the grave, and floral tributes were abundant and beautiful.

Sons of Athens Wallace Brumby Oconee Cemetery Oconee Episcopal Church Troy Beatty Eommanuel Church

High Tariffs Drive Up Cost Of Living In Usa And Europe

The piece analyzes how rising customs tariffs and militarism taxes raise prices for American consumers and reduce purchasing power. It cites heavy duties on imports, the Payne Aldrich act versus the Dingley act, and argues protective duties bolster costs across hosiery clothing and other goods.

United States Europe J. Laurence Laughlin May Scribner

The Cost of Living and the Simple Life

A historical column argues that tariffs, readjustment, higher wages, and rising expenses push prices up while progress in arts can’t counteract. It notes living standards rise with wealth, richer tastes spread, and calls for a new simple life focused on true inner value rather than show. The piece contemplates a reevaluation of wealth and price standards.

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Tomorrow’s Bargains Bring Repeated Trade From Yesterday

The notice proclaims a business’s steady course from yesterday to today and promises brighter tomorrows. It emphasizes good goods, moderate prices, courteous service, and integrity. The ad asserts customers today will return tomorrow and bring friends to reap the bargains offered.

Silk drop skirts offered at special sale

A local sale advertises black silk drop skirts priced at $4.50, claiming similar items cost $6.50 elsewhere. The note urges quick purchase while supplies last, warning buyers they may regret missing the deal.

Why I Make Your Skirts At 1.25 to 12.50 in stock now

Advertisement notes skirts for sale with prices from 1.25 to 12.50 in various fabrics including Reps and Linen. It promises over 500 washable skirt options color variants white natural linen shade and Copenhagen blue.

Copenhagen

Voile Skirts Display At Athens Largest Skirt House

The Athens skirt house showcases over 300 voile skirts in a range from ten to twenty five dollars. The Altman Volls fabric is highlighted for durability and finish and the shop asserts correct price and style for summer wear.

Athens

First Cut in Woolen Coat Suits

Begin Monday and run while supplies last a woolen coat suit sale with steep markdowns. Coat suits priced from 35.00 down to 10.00, with multiple reductions and limited stock.

C B A La Spirite Corset Advert Fragment

The C B A La Spirite Corset appeals to women who value a good figure. It emphasizes a slim waist line smooth hips and superior fit with style and quality for the woman of fashion.

Lingerie Dresses Display Opens Tomorrow in Athens

A display of 200 lingerie dresses arrives in Athens with a varied palette of pinks blues lavenders and whites. The collection is set to be shown in the suit department for the first time.

Athens

Dainty Lingerie Dress Prices Featured In Advertisement

A fashion ad touts a dainty lingerie dress line with price points of 5.00 6.50 7.50 8.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 18.50 20.00 and 25.00 dollars, highlighting the dresses as the prettiest ever shown at these prices.

Natural Pongee Dresses On Sale This Week

Fifty dresses of natural pongee go on sale this week priced at 15.00. Yoke features a V shape with ecru net and small pongee bands finished with matching buttons. Skirt shows panel effect with overdrape in navy, goblin blue, old rose, red or green. regular 11.50 dresses offered.

Cotton Goods Department Specials

Cotton Goods Department offers specials on Silk Ginghams Linen Finish Lionette Percales and Ginghams with prices ranging from 9c to 25c. Includes imitation woollen Suitings Apron Ginghams Galatea Kimona Crepe and Figured Lawns with various discounts and yard patterns in checks and colors.

Toilet Goods Specials This Week In Retail Ad

Local ad lists deep cuts on Roger and Gaelets and Colgate items. Prices drop on powders soaps dentifrice perfumes and waters with substantial savings across multiple brands and sizes. Featured items include Colgate and Pears soaps plus Cuticura and Fairy Soap among others.

Colgate

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