28 Jul 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
1
Multiple brief items report incidents across states including Georgia Alabama Wisconsin and New York. Notable events involve legal cases fires murders political notes and a funeral cremation of Col. Robert G Ingersoll.
The article notes that the first Dog Day begins today and superstition predicts forty days of rain or drought. Farmers are urged to begin prayers early to secure good showers during this critical period.
A dense list of groceries and household goods with per pound and per unit prices. Items include grits, rice, flour, sugar, mustard, ketchup, pickles, condensed milk, vanilla extract, tobacco, crackers, soap, dishware, glassware, and china. Promotions note bulk deals and new stock like crystal pickles and lamp sets.
The ad lists countless items from jewelry to clothing and housewares with deep discounts. It features pins, rings, collars, cuffs, watches, clocks, shirts, hose, belts, handkerchiefs, towels, garters, corsets, and more at prices like 5c 10c 25c and up. It proclaims a forced sale by cash buyers and urges readers to inspect the assortment and bargains.
A sales note offers a wide assortment of small goods at under factory prices. Items include cream pitchers, marbles, leather watch chains, scissors, wire, pocket books, soap, towels, pins, buttons, hats, bibles, and kitchenware. Limited to 25 cents per person. hurry before stock runs out and prices rise.
Visionary ad notes 500 large frames finished in white gold bronze and pastels with steel engravings. Darner claims bargain pricing and urges readers not to miss the display and sale opportunity at this store.
Offer on Mohair End Suspenders at 25c or 100 per unit with other grades from 4c to 85c. Direct from factory, buyers get them from first hands.
Enamel ware and wholesale kitchen items offered to every town family. Limited stock of dishpans coffeepots stewpans dip per etc at cost. Alpine brown straw boys pants and men's pants offered in bulk. Embroidery lace and insertion priced to beat rivals. Readily available to buyers.
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