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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

6

Judge Brand Emerges As Possible Georgia Governor Candidate

Athens man Judge G H Brand may join a crowded field for governor as supporters urge him to enter the race. Other prospects include John M Slaton Joe Hill Hall L G Hardman W A Covington and T S Felder who have all drawn letters and campaigning. Brand says personal troubles delayed him but he will decide soon.

Journal C. H. Brand Athens John M. Slaton Fulton Joe Hill Hall Bibb L. G. Hardman Commerce W. A. Covington Moultrie Felder Brand G. H. Brand Georgia

Wages and living costs in railways compared worldwide

The Bureau of Railway Economics reports 1910 US daily railway compensation at $2.023, with UK $1.05 weekly for enginemen $11.17 and firemen $6.67. US enginemen and firemen in 1912 command far higher rates than same English fares. Continental figures show Germany $646.88 and Austria $870.80 for enginemen in 1908, with Belgium enginemen $23.16–$38.60 monthly. The study notes US rents higher than Belgium and lower than the UK in some aspects, and cites a Stockholm-bound Canadian Olympic team trip amid broader wage comparisons.

Bureau of Railway Economica United States Europe United Kingdom Prussia-Hesse Austria France Italy English Board of Trade On Railways Continental Germany Belgium Star of Trade of England Tlon United Paris London Rall Canada Stockholm Liverpool Cambridge Mass

Two Great Values in Wool Suits and Skirts Sale

The department offers two price lots for wool suits with a choice option at $15 to $20 and wash skirts at one-third off. Lot details include all-over lace fabrics, with values up to $1.25 per yard discounted to 50 cents or $1.00 per yard for higher value laces.

Special Sale Dress Fabrics and Notions Featured

In this lot are ginghams linens pescales chambrays foulards lawns voiles reps piques and tissues with styles from 2.00 to 8.50. Swiss flouncing priced at 1.00 to 2.00 and embroidered voile flouncing 1.50 to 2.25. New notions such as buttons stitcherie braid and the latest trims shown with prices from 0.65 to 9.50.

All Lingerie Dresses Sale at One-Third Off

A stock clearance offers season’s choicest lingerie dresses at one-third off. Shoppers may select from available garments as the entire stock must be sold in a single sale.

All Linen Coat Suits One Fourth Off

Sale offer on linen coats and suits including plain linen ramie and crash weaves in natural colors brown tan cream navy Copenhagen and lavender. Discounts up to 25 percent off entire line while stocks last.

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Colored fabrics sale offering poplins and silks at low prices

A sale notes 15 cents for colored poplins ramie linen shaddow silk voiles and foulards, with comparable values of 25 cents and 85 cents. The listing emphasizes discounted fabric prices and varied textures for quick purchases.

Millinery Department Clears Trimmed Hats at All Costs

All ready trimmed hats offered for close out regardless of cost. This is your chance to save with new trimming arriving every week.

Corset Sale Offer At One Dollar Each

Local ad offers about 100 C B corsets in various sizes with prices from 1.50 to 3.50 dollars. The entire lot can be purchased for 1.00 dollar per corset.

Spread Sale Cuts Across White Quilts and Stock

A sale advertises reductions on all white quilts in fringe styles and large stock across all grades. Rich selection includes various quilts and fringe pieces with marked down prices to attract shoppers.

Carpet Department Offers Complete Home Furnishings

We present a full stock of floor coverings and draperies and invite you to see prices and estimates. An experienced man will fit shades, matting, rugs, linoleums, or draperies in your home. It is our pleasure to show you the goods whether you buy or not.

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