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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

3

Divorce Figures Show Rise in US Through 1906

Washington reports census compilation of twenty year statistics from 1887 to 1906. The study notes 12,882,044 marriages and 945,625 divorces, with rates rising faster than population. Wives obtain two thirds of divorces with desertion as leading cause. adultery and cruelty also prominent.

Washington, D. C Bureau of the Census Department Bayeuil) of Labor Carroll D. Wright Wright Census Bureau Joseph A. Hill United States Hungary Saxony Utah Hus

New Pierrot Buffs and Irish Crochet Tiles Arrive

New stock includes Pierrot buffs Jehore Irish crochet tiles and bows ruchings. A good time to make Christmas selections as new fabrics and accessories arrive for holiday sewing and gifting.

December Tailored Suits Offer Style and Value

The message emphasizes tailored suits priced moderately that deliver fabric quality and workmanship plus correct style. It argues that value includes fashion, not just construction.

New Broad Cloth Suits Unveiled With Satin Trims

Elegant broad cloth suits arrive with black satin bands and satin buttons. A novel model shown Monday, featuring a coordinating skirt. Color options include blue, green, and wine with coats and skirts designed for a refined look. Price noted as 25.00 values offered at 15.00.

Suit sale highlights December newness in Chevron coats

A local ad promotes suits at 17.50 from a 30.00 and 35.00 price line. It touts December arrivals in coat suits, fabric Chevron, and a hard finished serge. It promises tailoring quality and strong savings with the 17.50 price.

Suit sale offers new chiffon suits at 22.50

Only 18 suits in this lot arrived on the last express and are offered at 22.50 each. The chiffon broadcloth and mannish suitings show new models with dash of chic and designer art. Limited stock and ready now.

Store Coat Sale Promises Big Savings on Long Cloaks

A local advertisement touts broadcloth long cloaks priced from 5.00 to 22.60 with multiple discounts. It claims a large purchase of 300 coats and urges shoppers to buy now before milder weather ends and prices rise, promising substantial savings on warm outerwear.

Hat Sale Continues With Deep Discounts

Store reports a cash and carry hat sale with more than three hundred hats sold in two days. Buyers stay on site daily and new styles arrive, with hats priced from 5 to 25 dollars and significant discounts across all sizes and selections.

Time to Select Christmas Rugs

A local show features a new line of Hartford Axminster rugs in room sizes including 9 by 12 feet.

Hartford Axminsters

Hartford Carpets and Rugs: Hartford Velvet Brussels Saxony at 25

Hartford Carpets offers Hartford Velvet Brussels and Saxony rugs priced at 25, claiming superior wear and value versus 35 options. The rugs are selected for the Hotel Georgian, noted as Georgia's up to date project, with AM Christmas storage available. New curtain styles arrived last week, inviting Curtain buyers to shop.

Hartford Georgian Georgia

Holiday Goods On Display Surpass All Previous Forts

Display highlights festive items for Mama with sincere wishes and gift ideas. The brief notes selections and suggests choosing presents as a sign of care and affection.

Fur Market Price Note on Michael’s Purchase

A note states current Fur Market price would be 50 dollars if bought today. It mentions Fura acquired at Michael’s and has a stated value.

Fura Michael’s

December Styles On Sale For Kimonas Deeasing

December styles arrive with many options for personal wear or gifts. Moderate prices prevail. come early to find exactly what you want.

Waist Fashion Sale Highlights Tailored Waists Arrive

A fashion section notes a large assortment of waist styles with several models priced at five dollars net. New linen tailored waists at 1.25 and Macs tailored waists at 1.26 are featured. Readers are invited to see the new waists and discover why they please.

Skirt Quality Compared to Coats Highlights Selection

The ad argues Michael's skirts excel in design and fit, matching the store's coat standards. It emphasizes careful workmanship over cheapness and lists prices from 2.75 to 6.00 for Latin trimmed and Panama skirts, with $8.60 and $10.00 values noted.

Michael

Merode Underwear Offers Comfort and Variety for Women

Merode Underwear line promotes hand finished garments with a broad range of styles sizes fabrics and weights. The offer includes Vests Pants Union Suits aimed at providing complete comfort and satisfaction for women.

Merode

Jewelry Stock Quietly Offered at Low Prices

A small shop advertises stock jewelry including gold silver and precious stones. Prices are described as very low and inventory spans across metals and gems.

5 Cents Just Received 2000 Dozen All Linen Hem

A message notes a shipment of linen fabric with 2000 dozen yards of all linen hem material arriving and marking a price of five cents per unit. The brief item confirms stock and value for tailoring use.

Belt Novelties Persia Leads Trend in Belts

A new belt trend titled Persian Belts gains popularity as retailers report strong interest. A promo note advertises a novelty item priced at 75 cents, highlighting its striking style and affordable cost.

Unique Marriage in Gainesville on Thanksgiving Day

In Gainesville Georgia on a public square before about a thousand spectators, Joni Hancock married Anne Cane with Rev. F D Harris officiating. The ceremony was described as unique and held on Thanksgiving Day.

Gainesville Joni Hancock Anne Cane F. D. Harris

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Groene Theo Michela Michaels Jewelry Dept Atlanta Athens Mama Sang Paw Mma hera,Germans, &c. Here Kimonas—Deeasing Sacques Marseilles Panama Jardiniere Just Persia Ganesvile Hancock Miss Cane
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