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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
3
Seasonal stock sold below market value. a strong buying organization enables low prices. 27 inch China silks in black and colors 49 cents a yard, 27 inch chiffon taffeta silk 98 cents a yard, 19 inch dress silks in diversos colors at 49 cents a yard.
The Living Church piece honors three longtime townsfolk revered for service and integrity. A beloved physician cared for all with humility, a generous “Brother” helped rich and poor alike, and a septuagenarian model of temperance and courtesy lived eighty-two years with steady faith.
Tales from Hamburg Paris and London recount burglars halted by art and letters. A piano virtuoso intruder cried after Handel, a Paris thief read Moliere while hidden, and a London intruder chose Horace over theft. Palmer funded a village infirmary and donated to neighbors.
Every suit coat and skirt is discounted with many price cuts. Ladies' suits drop from 12.50 to 11.00 15.00 to 13.50 20.00 to 17.50 25.00 to 21.00. Skirts priced at 1.00 5.00 6.00 and 8.50. Long coats 8.50 12.00 15.00 17.50. Rain coats 12.50.
Local retailer highlights wide selection of carpets rugs and mattings in Athens. Daily customer visits boost popularity as shoppers view art squares and floor coverings, with each sale drawing new patrons.
Millinery section offers extraordinary values this week with trimmed hats for ladies and misses 25 percent off regular prices. Closing all children's head gear at a big discount to clear stock.
Largest stock of furs in the city offered at clearout prices. Ladies fur boas drop from 23.50 to 2.50 or 3.50, and 5.00 to 8.50 for higher grade options. Ladies muffs priced from 2.50 to 20.00 and Misses fur sets range 1.25 to 5.00 per set.
Special sale announces discounted items including Splashers Covers Trays Doilies Sideboard Scarfs Lunch Cloths Squares and Renaissance Spatch ed Clumy and Irieh Point work for limited time.
Offer highlights bulk buys of ladies and misses undergarments with prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars per item. Items include ribbed vests and pants Morode knit pieces wool vests union suits and children’s undies. Deals target fall wardrobe needs across women misses and boys.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the precise purgative and stomach purifier. It claims the formula is strong for robust adults yet mild and safe for children without gripping effects. Sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens Georgia.
In Memphis on November 26 a ten thousand dollar check and a kiss from society leader Mrs. James S. Robinson honored Dr. Heber Jones, president of the Memphis board of health, for his success in keeping the city free of yellow fever during the recent southern outbreak. The check stemmed from a citizens' subscription and the kiss occurred after the formal presentation.
State Auditor Dixon reported to southern auditors on Confederate pensions. Georgia disbursed 790000 dollars for 16000 pensioners, while North Carolina allocated 275000 dollars for 14000 pensioners, noted as the lowest proportionate payment among states.
The Bank of Joplin, organized in 1882 by Thomas W. Cunningham and George A. Case, is led by five women including cashier Mrs V Frank Church. The bank reported a $250,000 surplus, $476,579.31 in deposits, and a strong staff with Miss Tillie Muller, Miss Ollie McAboy, Miss Henrietta Maxwell, and Miss Blanche Jenkins among its key employees.
In the first month of the Russian-Japanese war the piece argues for readiness and the advantage of those who have prepared. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure and mentions H. R. Palmer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens. M. Witte is noted as confident in managing the Russian army with a clever tactic.
A Mt Elgin Ontario merchant Mr Thomas George reports selling more Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy than all other medicines combined with no returns on dozens sold. He praises the product and cites personal use. Available through H R Palmer Bons and W J Smith in Athens. The New York World critiques Murphy’s Metall.
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