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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
3
A neat well-made house dress is a necessity with perfect fitting. The Electric House Dresses are advertised as well made with prices from 1.00 to 5.00. The Handy Dandy, a dress with a double front, is described as the most convenient, priced at 1.00.
Wayne Knit Hose offers all grades colors sizes and prices for the entire family from infant to grandmother. A pair for every member ensures a full range of choices in styles and fits.
A housekeeping promotion advertises Wizard Polish available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes. Buyers who spend 1.50 on Wizard Mops receive 1.00 worth of polish free.
Corylopsis talcum comes in white and flesh color in 1 pound cans priced at 10c and 18c respectively.
Local shop advertises a full range of base ball suits for boys in every size priced at 98 cents each. Headline sales language emphasizes wide selection and low price for youth apparel.
An ad-style listing touts a full line of hot weather garments in natural linens and colors such as Copenhagen lavender tango navy wisteria and white. Prices range from 59 cents to 11 dollars 50 cents for assorted ginghams percales natural and white linen pieces, highlighting fast colors and reasonable pricing.
A vendor advertises the La Victoire Corset promising a perfect figure for women. The ad emphasizes conforming styles and comfort, inviting customers to be fitted with a model suited to their figure. Prices range from 1.00 to 10.00.
Summer heat drives demand for Vador Porch Shade, a durable weather resistant shade available in all sizes. The advertisement touts long lasting protection with minimal care, suggesting the porch becomes a cooler, more comfortable retreat during hot days.
A local shop promotes brocaded silk petticoats at 98 cents, ripelette bed spreads at 98 cents, new mid-summer hats, and assorted craft items including plain and colored edge Ritchings from 25 cents and crochet spool holders priced at 25 cents, highlighting affordable gear for sewing and fashion.
Handkerchiefs for ladies feature colored embroidered patterns with wide hems at 19c to 25c values, 3 for 50c. Other dainty embroidered linens offered at 15c and pure linen options at 5c per piece, showcasing extra value sales.
Do not forget to shrink fabric before cutting to avoid dress shrinking later. Our Spotless Steam Shrinker now processes all materials at 3c per yard, ensuring garments fit after washing and reducing seam trouble.
Special sale of wash skirts offered from $1.00 to $10.00 with a large stock of poplins crepes and novelty fabrics. Display features up-to-date styles and an opportunity to buy ratine and pique skirts at $1.00, promoting an affordable fashion event in Athens.
A sale features many beautiful models in crepe plisse and silk for service use and extra lengths. Prices range from $1.00 to $12.50 with exceptional values at $1.00 $1.50 and $1.75.
A Athens store showcases a best assorted line of children's and girls dresses for hot months. They invite comparison of quality and prices, offering items from 75 cents to 7 dollars and 50 cents.
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