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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
3
For years we have held the reputation of selling the markets best at prices less than elsewhere This season we will uphold this reputation every department is now complete with the seasons best in suits cloaks millinery materials of every kind house furnishings etc Nobody wants to buy cheap merchandise yet nobody wants to pay more than merchandise is worth When trading here you get the best at a moderate price.
An advertisement touts Munsingwear as durable and shape retaining for all laundering methods. It highlights comfort and a wide range of styles and weights for ladies, misses, and children, with separate garments and union suits priced from 50 cents to 2 dollars and 75 cents.
Wayne Knit Hose for ladies comes in various weights and colors priced from 25c to 2.00 per pair. For boys and girls, 15c and 25c per pair.
Complete stock of warm sleeping garments for children misses and ladies in gowns pajamas and sleepers Fresh air sleeping is healthful but the body must be kept warm Children outing gowns 29c 89c and 65c Ladies outing gowns 75c 85c 1.00 and 1.25 Ladies outing pajamas 1.50
Special values in bath robes with ladies and men's robes at 1.98 each from regular 3.00 values. Children's bath robes at 1.00. Little Darling Suits for Children feature knit outfits with cap coat and pants in red white blue and more priced at 2.50.
Ours offers the most complete line of silks in Athens in all the latest shades. 40-inch crepe de chine and silk poplin are $1.00 per yard. 36-inch taffetas range from $1.25 to $1.50. Plaid silks in 27-inch and 36-inch widths cost $1.00 to $1.75 per yard. 36-inch chiffon taffetas are $1.25 per yard.
A local ad promotes Congoleum rugs for bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens. Prices listed include 3x5 at 85 cents, 3x6 at 1.10, 6x6 at 2.25, 6x9 at 3.25, and 9x12 at 5.25, described as a durable, linoleum-like composition sold at moderate cost.
Ready for winter with a blanket offer. Various blankets priced from 98c to 15.00 and a special value regular army blanket at 2.25, encouraging readers to buy now before harsh weather arrives.
A specialty house introduces Stylish Suits for Stout Women offering ready to wear outfits in stock. No measuring needed, customers can buy now and see how they fit and look immediately.
A vintage advertisement urges careful selection of millinery and promotes expert service. It touts hundreds of ready trimmed hats priced from 2.50 to 25.00 and notes others can be made to suit the purchaser at any price.
A shipment of new shirt waists arrives featuring Georgette Crepe waists at 5.95, Plaid Georgette combinations at 5.00, Changeable Soiree waists at 5.00, Plaid Taffeta waists at 3.00, and Voile and Rice Cloth waists on special at 0.98.
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