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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
6
A historic call to action urges Georgians to contribute earnings from September 30 to aid orphanages. It cites Dr Barnardo's mission in East London, the fate of lost children, and the need to save vulnerable youths through community effort and possible legal action if required.
George W. Bishop, arrested last week by Sheriff Crow, is freed on a $2000 cash bond after a Hall County grand jury returned a true bill. He allegedly sold stock in the American National Beverage Co to men in Gainesville, Flowery Branch and other towns, with buyers claiming they were swindled as the company failed. Bishop contends funds from discounted notes paid the beverage formula, reportedly about $160,000.
New York August 19 The National Household Show opened at Madison Square Garden featuring a miniature fly exposition. Entomologists and specialists will lecture visitors on disease germs and methods for their extinction during the week. Prizes will be awarded to the best displays and exhibits.
The department offers deep reductions on all summer ready to wear to clear stock within the next few days. Only a few specials are quoted here to attract shoppers and move inventory quickly.
Thirty linen and mixed fabric coat suits in white black and color patterns offered at 50 cents each. Last season styles but valued much higher, with former prices ranged from 6.00 to 12.50.
Sale of dresses features cotton foulard voile and muslins, many attractive options. All new styles priced from six dollars to nine dollars previously.
Sale offers skirts at 75 cents per lot with fabrics khaki linen and linine in white tan light blue. New styles include panel back and front with good values at 1.50 and 2.00.
A sale offers waist items priced at 1.75 with ranges from 2.50 to 6.00, urging shoppers to come early before stock runs out.
A local advertisement proclaims a special half price sale on linen coat suits auto coats silk dresses linen dresses wash skirts and evening dresses. The notice urges shoppers not to miss these excellent values.
A scanned catalog page lists various everyday items with sale prices including bath soaps toilet soaps and Colgates toilet water. Also featured are fabrics such as Madras linen damask silks and gingham lawns with substantial discounts and bulk buys. Multiple price points run from a few cents to a few dollars with items like 12 to 15 cent textiles and 79 cent silks. The page reflects a historical merchandizing style with emphasis on low prices and bulk quantities.
Columbus hosts the tenth annual American Federation of Catholic Societies convention with 12 000 marchers, plus social reform discussions led by church leaders. Detroit welcomes the Loyal Order of Moose national convention drawing 25 000 to 30 000 visitors from across the country. Niagara on the Lake marks St Andrew s church centennial celebration with a historic church built in 1794 and a notable guest list.
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