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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
7
Our May sale presents the newest models and best value, upholding quality at all times. The annual event makes the results of our endeavors clearly evident, offering wanted merchandise priced to invite inspection and purchase.
A store promotes a wool coat suit sale claiming every wool suit is offered at less than production cost. Early days show strong sales with many suits gone and prices advertised as half price or less, urging customers to buy now for spring and travel needs.
A May sale features a wide stock of dresses for every occasion including silk and summer styles. The ad promises large selections, many new models, and savings from five to fifteen dollars, with vibrant colors and sizes for misses and ladies. Commencement outfits and dance frocks are highlighted for easy wardrobe updates.
A local shop announces a new shipment of waists priced at 98 cents. The ad promises exciting values in organdie voile and lingerie models that rival $2.00 items, inviting customers to visit early to secure the new models.
Advertises a May sale featuring cotton corduroy and gabardine wash skirts at 98c each. Claims latest styles with full flare and optional pockets, promising surprising value for the price.
Promotions announce reduced prices across Michael's colored trimmed hats including cheaper fancies and higher quality styles. Offers list selections with price bands from about 2.48 to 12.98 and note the aim to fit any buyer's budget while preserving quality.
A vintage advertisement touts the Indestructo trunk with a five year replacement guarantee for any destruction. It promises new hardware repairs free of charge and stresses value for the money spent on first class materials and workmanship. Michel's advertises luggage prices from 1.00 to 80.00.
The piece argues corsets now shape figures well when properly chosen and fitted. It notes two steps: select an individually designed model and adjust the corset to the figure. It promises style and comfort at a reasonable price.
A local shop promotes a season of attractive shirtwaists and blouses for women and girls. Tailored Crepe de Chine and Radium Silk blouses, Georgette Crepe models, and lace trimmed pieces are showcased. Striped washable silk waists and a silk waist sale at 2.48 are highlighted.
The June issue of the Designer showcases new Summer styles from Standard Patterns. Patterns are cut to fit all ages, promise ease, and are molded from a living model. The summer fashion book offers hundreds of latest fashions at low prices.
Michael's Special Pillow Cases made of bleached cotton with a No Rip corded border. Regular price 18 to 20 cents. May Sale price 15 cents each for large 45 by 36 inch cases.
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