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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

3

Cooking School By State Normal Head In Commerce

Commerce Georgia May 18 through Commerce Woman's Improvement Club arranges a two week cooking course led by Miss Edza Randall head of domestic science at State Normal School from June 1 to 19. Twelve lessons, two classes for housewives and for young ladies, cost one dollar. Over seventy five women expected. Randall a trained lecturer on foods and nutrition will teach food science, ingredients, proportions, menus, and practical cooking demonstrations in a purpose built kitchen.

Commerce Woman's Improvement Club of Commerce Edza Randall State Normal School Improvement Club Randall Middle West East H. O. Williford C. J. Hood J. L. Gale Clare Anderson Bachelor Commerce Observer Cooking School United States

Women's Clubs No Longer Joke at Convention

Ada Patterson notes that women attending a convention of clubs have swapped humor for earnest discourse. The piece highlights a shift in tone as delegates discuss policy, reforms, and community actions, signaling a more serious era for women’s civic groups.

Ada Patterson

Linen Dresses Parade Offers Low Priced Fashions

A newspaper sale ad touts linen dresses in lavender blue brown as pure linen and French linen with hand embroidery and clung medallions. Prices range from 5.98 to 37.50 with several styles including voile lingerie and embroidered options, plus new New York arrivals in zephyrs and tissues.

New York

Silk Kimonas for the Bride and Chinese Hand Embroidered Kimona

Silk kimonas in crepe d Chine Latin tetra silks with many colors and new designs priced from 5.50 to 20.00. Some empires and kimono effects with lots of lace, plus a Chinese hand embroidered kimona display in old rose pink cream light blue and black priced 15.00 to 29.50.

China America

Wedding Dress Patterns Showcased by Ladies' Home Journal

The pattern department promotes bridal patterns priced at 15 cents each. Attendants and bridesmaids are invited to visit the pattern counter to view other designs and express their preferences.

Ladies’ Home Journal

Summer Display of Wash Skirts For 1912 Line

A preview of a complete line of washable summer skirts arriving tomorrow featuring Bedford cords washable corduroys and linen fabrics at very reasonable prices. Shoppers will find a range of styles suitable for warm weather with durable fabrics advertised for easy care.

Special Graduation Dress Fabrics Sale

A table of 45 inch Swiss flou ncing embroideries offered fresh and new for graduation dresses. Prices advertised at 1.50 per yard, with sales at 89 cents per yard. Budget buyers encouraged to select from the range of beauties.

Undermuslins for the June Bride in Paris fashion

A vivid catalog of bridal undergarments featuring three piece sets with gowns skirts and combinations in fine French satin and lace. Crepe d Chine options in white pearl and blue, hand embroidered gowns and boudoir caps, and matched French handmade underwear sets priced from 18.50 to 38.50 with ribbons and beading.

Paris France Miss Bride

Sale on Hats Tomorrow Half Price and More

Hats go on sale tomorrow with all tailored styles at half price except white. Dressy hats discounted to one-fourth off. New linen and corduroy washable hats arrive daily. See the latest styles described as just new, stylish, desirable.

Coat Suits Arrive In Wool Silk And Linen

Tomorrow's showing will feature about 90 new coat suits in wool silk and linen. Prices are advertised as more reasonable than cut-rate rivals. June models are promoted with linnen suits at 6.50 7.50 9.50 12.50 and wool suits at 12.50 15.00 17.50 19.50.

Linnen

Pure Water at Michaels Springs Advertises Free Refreshment

A promotional note invites visitors to Linton's Springs for pure clear water described by chemists as pure and free. Water gushes from the earth and is served cooled with ice without contact, located on the main floor and in the suit department for self service.

Linton’s Springs Michael's

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