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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
7
A sale lists 26 dresses with only two at 13.50 and many others higher, in fabrics like Jap Sateen and crepe de chine. Styles praised with perfect fit and low price, with a second batch offering choicest dresses from 22.50 up to 37.50 and a final Choice at 12.98.
The piece argues that domestic science, beyond reading writing and arithmetic, strengthens modern education. It highlights garment making as a key, enjoyable skill and praises standard patterns and fashion sheets offered for free by Michael's.
The Renfrew Madras Ginghams appear first on the list of desirable school clothes fabrics. They are fast color, washable to customer preference, and priced for broad affordability. Only 150 yards available with other ginghams at 10c and 12 1/2c.
Readable text lists Voile dresses with prices from $3.68 to $9.28. Describes colorings as new and pretty and models as stylish. Mentions Michael standard quality and variety in price points for voile dresses.
The shop announces the arrival of New Sport and Felt Hats to boost its millinery corner next week. Prices range from 8 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents, with hats priced from 3 dollars to 1250 dollars and selections listed at 12.50 to 17.50 and 2.98 in the cited ad.
Light Housekeeping offers pretty china tea sets with 42 pieces per set. Gold bend and floral designs priced to sell with choice at 3.48 dollars per set, stressing low prices for breakage.
Whiling away long summer days, art needle work offers worthwhile pastime. The Royal Society new package pieces are here for right now and for far off Christmas gifts, ready for inspection.
The ad promotes Kayser Silk Vests with Italian styling offered at $1.48 sale price from $2.50. Colors include pink light blue and white. It emphasizes comfort and beauty of silk and notes the sale makes them affordable for all shoppers.
A fragmented sale listing details fabrics such as full width sheeting linen napkins and long cloth at various prices. It includes household items like cold cream talcum powder tea spoons stationery towels and knit underwear with different price points and quantities.
A home sale advertises infants long dresses made of fine sheet materials with prices ranging from $1.50 to $5.00. The copy emphasizes freshness and appeal, noting longer dresses use more material and urging buyers to take advantage of the reduced rates.
The department touts trunks bags and suit cases as fine as tailored dresses. They promise sturdy workmanship able to withstand rough handling from aggressive baggage smashers, highlighting widespread local popularity.
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