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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1911

Page

3

Prohibition issue shapes Georgia governor race in 1910 era

Atlanta coverage weighs how former Governor Jos M Brown may enter a contest with Judge Richard B Russell and J Pope Brown over prohibition. The piece reviews past local option stances, anti saloon league pressure, and questions how Brown could seek a conservative path if he runs. It notes Smith supporters seek a candidate, mentions Paul Trammell and Murphey Candler as possibilities, and cites Speaker John N Holder as unlikely to run if Brown enters.

Atlanta Jos. M. Brown Richard B. Russell J. Pope Brown Brown Anti-Saloon League Smith Judge Russell Pope Brown Hoke Smith Paul Trammell Dalton Murphey Candler Hooper Alexander Tom Felder Dick Russell John N. Holder House Holder

Fall Goods Arrival At Local Store Promises Fresh Styles

Store reveals shelves full of new fall fabrics and ready made garments. Prices stay fair while quality remains high and customers are urged to replace old summer outfits with bright, updated attire for the coming season.

Fall Coat Suits in Paris Styles at New Fashion Prices

Showing of fall coat suits priced at 35.00 40.00 and 45.00. Modeled in Paris fashions and made by top American factories. Tailoring guarantees perfect fit and wearing qualities. Garments offer ease and grace in new colors and weaves.

Paris

Fall Suits In Styles At 20 25 And 30 Dollars

Imported French serges broadcloths and novelty weaves are shown in leading colors and styles. Garments are strictly tailored by experienced manufacturers ensuring superior style and wear. Many attractive models available for selection.

Nobby Coat Suits Sale Prices Highlighted

A vintage sale notice touts Nobby Coat Suits at 15.00 17.50 and 18.50 with claims of best values ever. Garments are described as well tailored for general wear and satisfaction, shown in leading colors and weaves.

New Silks Displayed In Fall Shades By Manufacturer

Leading trade journals praise the two tone silks for fall wear. Duchess cloth highlighted for street and evening use. 36 inches wide priced at 1.00 per yard. Other pretty weaves in stock. Come view them.

Display of White Hats Monday

Announcement of the first showing of white hats on Monday September 4 invites the public to inspect all styles and shapes in the Millinery Department on the Second Floor.

Millinery Department

Sale on Four-in-Hand and Bow Ties Monday

One lot of gentlemen's four in hand and bow ties offered at 25 cents, half the usual 50 cent price. To boost sales a choice of the lot is available Monday and during the week at 25 cents each.

Ginghams School Time Sale At Local House

The ad promotes New Ginghams School time with over 100 gingham dress fabrics. It guarantees color and quality and claims the largest assortment in the state. Prices shown are 124c and 15c per yard.

House Furnishing Department offers largest home line in city

If you contemplate refurnishing your home, don't fail to see our line, as we carry by far the largest and most complete line in the city. New rugs, new curtains, new linoleums, new draperies, and everything in this line is ready for your inspection. Visit this department or phone us and we will send a competent salesman to assist you in furnishing or remodeling your home.

Last Call on Summer Goods Sale Ends Soon

Last Call on Summer Goods offers deep discounts on skirts, lawn dresses, linen coat suits, silk dresses, lawns, ladies drop stitch hose, long cloth, children's dresses and hats. Prices range from 10c to 9.00 with many items at half price or less. Limited quantities remain as the sale winds down.

Davison Nicholson Company Eyes Strong Entry and Chance

Davison Nicholson Company figures to miss no entry advantage as Mr Holder prepares for a decisive move with strong support and a promising opportunity.

Holder

World embraces speed craze prompts New York crackdown

The world grows speed crazy from bicycles to planes, rushing to break speed records. Autos and aircraft menace public safety with crashes, law enforcers voice harsher penalties beyond fines. In New York opinions push to tighten speed laws. imprisonment urged for violators. Also notes American educators in Norway at a university centennial ceremony with leaders from Smithsonian and University of Wisconsin.

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Russell Styles Mabroad New York Mendous American Educators Norway Christiania Leonard Stejneger S.ithsonian Institution F. W. Well University of Wisconsin Royal Frederick University
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