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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
Clarke County jury commissioners completed the jury draw with names to be placed in boxes. The revised list shows 597 traverse jurors and 168 grand jurors, down 268 and 171 respectively from last year. The commission, composed of local citizens, will finalize duties this week.
In Atlanta on August 15, near beer makers and agents face charges in City Court for violating prohibition law. Alvit and Ira Steiner of the Atlanta Brewing and Ice Co. are accused of beer containing 3.2 percent alcohol. Mandel and W. L. Gilbert of Chattanooga Brewing are charged with 4.1 percent alcohol. June Lynch and Lorenzo Jones of Acme Brewing Co. of Macon face allegations of 3.5 percent alcohol. Bail posted is set at one thousand dollars. The case may rise to the Supreme Court as the state argues it is malt liquor and requires no intoxication proof.
ilonte Ga Aug 15 In the confu tion after the close of the legislative session the general assembly failed to act on the suspension of Railroad Commissioner Jos. Brown. Friends of Brown claim it vindicates him though dismissal requires gubernatorial action approved by both houses. The next step may seek mandamus to resolve the law and state policy.
Our alterations are nearing completion. On Monday customers can enter from Washington and Jackson into the store and proceed to Clayton, where Davison will present a suit line. The suit department capacity is doubled and bundle carriers added for convenience. The building will be steam heated this winter to keep goods dust free.
The Millinery Department relocates to the Washington Street end on the second floor with larger, more convenient quarters. The shop will inform customers of new styles as shown in the style centers and aims to duplicate them at the lowest possible price.
Readable section lists a large assortment of Percales and Ginghams with economy buying emphasis. Special value fabrics include French Ginghams and side band Percales advertised as new and bargain priced at 10 cents to 12 1 2 cents.
An assortment of blankets and white goods offered at reduced prices to clear inventory. Prices shown include 8.50, 7.50, 6.50, 5.00, 4.60 dollar blanket tags and 65 cent 81x90 sheets with 3 inch hems plus 1 dollar Mohawk sheets, aimed at budget buyers and travelers.
A promotional notice offers one dozen Kid Curlers in a package at a price drop from Sc each to a sale of 2 for the same price. The notice emphasizes bulk value and immediate availability.
A dated furniture and rug listing offers various Moravian Smyrna rugs in sizes 9x12 and 7-6x10-6 with prices ranging from 9.59 to 37. Two Wilton and Smith Axminster pieces are included with values and sale prices noted. Also advertised are imported Austrian dyed Coca Fibre carpet and porch hall stair strips with reduced values.
Advert shows Deltox Rugs in multiple sizes with prices from 1.29 to 8.50 and Hoff and Shiba Fibre Rugs, noting value and sale context. Items include 8x12 Deltox at 6.50, 8x10 at 4.25, 6x9 at 3.69, large 54x90 at 1.35, plus 36x72 and 18x36 and other small sizes with discounted prices.
Textile sale notes offer pillow cases 45 by 36 inches at 15 to 20 cents and Mohawk pillow cases 5 by 86 inches at 25 cents. White goods include dimities and checked muslins with new shipments at 10 to 12 1/2 cents per yard and extra low prices on checked oxfords at 15 cents.
Bargain matting sale offers Jap and China mats at reduced rates. Lengths from 5 to 7 yards priced 20c to 40c per yard, with specials on warp white and warp figured matting. Numerous remnants and full rolls advertised with deep cuts and value-driven totals.
A newspaper ad lists whites and tans opaque shades 6 feet long and fringe models with values around 25 to 89 cents, plus table covers in tapestries chenille and imports. Portieres in brocade green and old rose are offered at reduced prices including 12.50 and 9.95, with several items under 5 dollars.
Advertises English Bobbinet white 54 inches wide at 39 cents, 45 inch Bobbinet 50 cents, extra heavy curtain Grenadine 30 inches wide now offered at 19 cents, regular prices cited. Local shop promotes substantial savings on window fabrics.
Ad displays fabric designs including floral Cathedral Glass and geometric lace patterns in blues greens reds and yellows. Noting prices from 25c special 9c and 39e for lace curtains, with a promotion to buy one month ahead to save 30 percent or more.
Fragmentary text mentions price 89 cents and a note about food value with unclear product context. No identifiable persons or organizations can be determined from the readable portion.
Hall Screens at And a small selection of Jap iScreens at actual cost. The note cites limited space and no figures but emphasizes discounted prices on screen products for immediate purchase.
Fall arrivals trigger clearance on Colonial Ties Walking Pumps Sailor Ties Gibson Ties and Oxfords with prices near cost at the store.
The business notes a very satisfactory season and signals willingness to proceed with further commitments and orders.
The body passed about 300000 in state appropriations to institutions despite a tight treasury. Bills include funds for agriculture, district schools, the state sanitarium, tuberculosis treatment, normal college, Milledgeville, and Confederate cemetery care. Other measures touch registration fraud, pension systems, primary timing, loan interest caps, and Confederate veteran service pensions.
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