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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
3
Special Correspondent reports in Waycross that Pope Brown, former state treasurer, launched his gubernatorial bid with an Athens audience. He emphasizes agricultural progress and education, recounting his push for an Agricultural College and critique of existing programs amid farmer distress.
Beautiful fine sheer dainty swiss flouncing 45 inches wide shown in many designs. Former prices 1.25 and 1.50 per yard, now 98 cents.
Hosiery department offers three pairs silk socks for 1.00 replacing the usual two pair deal. Wayne Knit items advertised as best fitting dyes and wearing hosiery. Children’s silk socks 25c in black white and colors available.
The speaker recalls early Georgian efforts to create agricultural education, noting initial legislative defeats by education leaders and eventual public demand. He cites eleven district agricultural colleges and one central Athens college, arguing agriculture drives statewide prosperity and that reforms come from the people, not elites.
Heavily appliqued curtains and portieres showcase scroll and flowered effects. Special sale announces values on rugs, matting and draperies with 9x12 Brussels at 16.50, 9x12 fe FOTO at 18.50, 9x12 Axminster at 25.00, and 9x12 Wilton at 35.00.
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