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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
3
The notice lists gift ideas suitable for children including writing tablets fancy boxes hair brushes puff boxes child handkerchiefs hosiery woolen and kid gloves decorative caps suits and sweaters for boys and caps for girls and babies designed for Christmas giving.
A comprehensive catalog of holiday gifts including sterling silver manicure sets, silver filigree accessories, decorated china, cut glassware, onyx tables, Bohemian glass, brass lamps, silk garments, fur items, tailored suits, bric a brac, and an extensive line of linen and household textiles. The section invites shoppers with ideas and promises prof itable visits.
A holiday catalog item lists men gifts including handkerchiefs in white silk with initials, silk mufflers, woollen and kid gloves, ebony military brushes with sterling mounts, solid leather dress suit cases, ink stands, smoking and shaving sets, ash trays, and collar and cuff cases.
Clarke County pride centers on the Georgia Factory, founded 1678, now run by the White family. The plant, rebuilt after a fire, operates near Whitehall depot on the Oconee river with electric power and about thirteen thousand spindles producing mainly coarse yarns.
The new Collett and Ingle knitting mill is under construction with machinery arriving. Superintendent Alonzo Dudley directs installation. When finished it is expected to be one of the south’s best equipped. Opening anticipated in January with several jobs created. Also note a testimonial from B Gray of Amenia, N Y praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup and infectious cough prevention and recommending stock at H R Palmer and Sons and Smith Bros.
The Athenaeum club offers information about Athens via the clerk of council and its information department. The secretary remains ready to correspond with inquirers about Athens and its advantages and situation.
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