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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
4
A newspaper ad highlights new lace arrivals with bargains including 5c linen Torcher and Clisy laces, 1 to 4 inches wide 10 to 12 1 2c, fine Cluny laces 15 to 18c worth 10c, and two Plat Vals specials 10 to 15c worth 20 and 55c.
A selection of bed spreads described as pretty and serviceable is offered with prices from one dollar to six dollars each. The list highlights affordable textiles for home use, inviting shoppers to compare patterns and quality.
A fragment describes a January sale of embroideries with items in storied lengths, originally priced at $1.75 to 10 cents per yard, now reduced to 5 cents per yard.
The sale notes strong public approval with many purchases at two for savings. Of five lots only two remain and are offered at 50 cents and one dollar. The remaining items include corset covers gowns and petticoats worth twice their price.
An advertisement touts Brainerd and Armstrong offering Cortecelli needlework designs for the needle, center pieces, sofa pillow tops, dresser scarfs, baby dresses, combination suits, shirt waists, corset covers, towels and more in stampable packages with floss and stamped designs.
Local ad lists many silks including 26 in. fancy silk at 65 and 75 cents, 42 in. Charmeuse at 1.75, 2.25 and 2.50 values, and 42 in. Crepe de Chine at 1.50 value. Describes materials as serviceable and not aged, with multiple yardage options and discounted prices throughout the sale. Several garbled phrases remain but key items and prices are clear.
Advert says a wide cement of ginghams and shirt madras fabrics just arrived. Patterns touted as prettiest yet, priced around 15 cents per inch. Also lists percale at 35 cents, dimity at 20 cents, and a full line of color options available.
All wool dresses offered at half their first price highlighting silk and evening styles. The sale emphasizes significant savings for shoppers seeking formal wear.
Our entire stock of serviceable blankets and comforts is offered at 1-4 off. Cotton, mixed wool and cotton, and pure wool blankets priced originally from $2.50 to $18.50 reduced to 1-4 off. Comforts in Eiderdown and laminated cotton originally $1.25 to $20.00 now 14 off.
Bargains on fur items of all sizes and shapes offered at reduced prices to fit spending limits. Quality selections advertised as within reach for every buyer.
Readable are assorted brocaded velvet mens ties in multiple colors and sizes. Prices show values from 39 cents for generic ties to 15 cents for select four in hand silk varieties with mix options including two for 25 cents and a 29 cent offer for silk four in hand.
Beads of all colors and assortments offered in varying lengths and finishes with prices starting at 65 cents and up. Customers can select from a broad range of sizes and hues suited for crafts and beading projects.
A January sale lists towels priced at 50c 43c 75c 63c 1.00 85c 65c 50c 85c 68c and 1.25 1.00. The ad presents across multiple towel sizes with reduced pricing for bulk purchase.
Our custom for years has been to reduce this stock in January. The cut is deeper this year than ever. Now is the time to buy your linens and note your savings. January Sale Linen Damask 60c 72 in. Linen Damask 48c 75c 72 in. Linen Damask Fete items appear in ad copy with unreadable trailing text.
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