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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
3
The Athens district meeting of lay stewards discussed selling the old parsonage to fund a new one and, if a favorable price is obtained, to purchase land and erect a new parsonage within the year. Prominent Methodists favor this move, signaling a significant shift for local church leadership.
The 1905–1909 period shows a recovery in U S copper production led by major mines in Michigan Montana and Arzona with output set to surpass 1907 figures. Imports total around 210 million pounds refined while exports reach a record 660 million pounds as prices rise from 12.20 to 14.18 cents and 1909 prospects look strong despite uncertain demand.
In Washington on January 9 the House voted 212 to 35 to table much of Roosevelt’s message citing alleged congressional privilege transgressions in his remarks on secret service detectives. The debate followed sharp partisan criticism directed at the president amid period turmoil and public furor.
The sale extends for another week, pleasing the ladies. Over 3,000 yards of Taffetas Foulards Messalines Persian effects Satin Rage Pongees Rajahs Printed Taffetas Brocaded silks offered from 75c to 1.50 per yard, all reduced to 50c per yard. Includes every fancy silk in the house at 50c per yard.
A sale offers Torchon Lace Edge and Insertion at half price. Regular 10, 12 4 and 15 cent values reduce to 5,000 yards of pure linen lace with insertion at 5e, 74e, 84e, 10¢, 124¢ per yard. Stocks sold at half price.
An Athens store advertises every fur jacket and cloak at actual cost with the claim of the most elegant assortment and the lowest prices in town. The promotion emphasizes reduced prices on all fur items, jackets, and cloaks to attract customers.
A notice notes Pajama Checks fabric, a full 36 inch wide item, priced at 15 cents normally, with a special weekly discount highlighted this week.
A textile ad notes 1,000 yards of Damask in mill ends, including 2, 2% and 3 yard pieces. The regular 50c grade is full 50 inches wide. A special weekly price is advertised but not shown.
Hundreds of pieces of new wash goods arrive daily in Madras, including Nainsook Dimities Suitings and Oxfords in 1909 patterns. Priced at lowest figures.
Special bargains offered in Mattings Rugs Carpets Art Squares Lenoliums Lace Curtains and every item that goes to beautifying the home. Great values on home decor and furnishings to refresh interiors.
Local store advertises a full line of rubber overshoes with durable style. Prices described as rock bottom. Footwear aimed at serviceable, season ready demand.
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