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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1916

Page

7

Royal Society Embroidery Packages Feature Modern Art Pieces

The Royal Society offers stamped embroidery packages with full instructions and thread to finish items like underwear shirtwaists babies dresses and caps plus centerpieces lunch sets tie racks and more. A return of Mrs. Buzhardt known as Miss Emma to the art department is noted along with her recent travels to other city departments and new ideas for patrons.

Royal Society Buzhardt Mrs. Buzhardt Emma Buzzhart

New Autumn Collars In Fresh Neckwear Pack

A new shipment of collars offers fresh autumn neckwear options for dresses and waists. Prices range from 7 cents to 1.25 dollars with stylish colored broadcloth trims. See these collars and buy confidently.

Maid of the Mist lingerie fabric in white and pink

A new sheer fabric named Maid of the Mist is shown for underwear and dresses. It is 40 inches wide, priced at 35 cents per yard, available in full pieces due to high demand, with emphasis on white goods display.

Maid of the Mist

Wash Fabrics Offer at Renfrew Line of Gingham Cloth

Wash fabrics advertised by Renfrew Fabrics feature ginghams at 10c 12 20 and 15c per yard and Devonshire Cloth at 20c. The ad touts yarn-dyed fast colors and stylish patterns with Renfrew Madras Ginghams and Devonshire Cloth offered in 32 inch width at 15c and 20c per yard.

Renfrew Madras

New Novelty Veils Create Fashion Craze Across Nation

Readers are introduced to the latest veil fashions including War Brides Vell a net and chiffon combination worn to hats and soon to be widespread. The striped motor veil and the Blarney veil also garner attention as stylish novelties promising flattering fits and bold statements for trend followers.

Vellings

Avenue for Standard Pat Erns in Athens Michael's September Sale

Exclusive notice from Athens store promoting fall attire including coats dresses and shirtwaists. Highlights new lines from Eastern markets and metropolitan quality at conservative prices with reduced profits to aid customers. Encourages early inspection of arrivals and emphasizes value and novelty.

New Fall Coat Suits Arrive with Varied Trim Styles

The shop showcases fall coat suits in medium length with fur and velvet trims and conservative plain designs. Silks, broadcloths, serge, gabardine and poplins lead favorites as shoppers view early displays before the rush. Prices, though rising overall, are held at minimum to surprise buyers.

New Fall Dresses On Display In City Shop

The store unveils an advanced showing of fall dresses, likely the first shipment of an expansive collection. Exquisite outfits feature charmeuse, taffeta, crepe de chine and serge, with Georgette crepe sleeves on many pieces. Color combos range from daring to conservative as buyers are invited to inspect on the second floor.

New Shirtwaists Arrive In Fresh Styles And Prices

New waists arrive priced 6.50 and 7.50 featuring Georgette Crepe in white with tinted fichu collars and striped accents. Georgette Crepe designs show neat hem stitching on waist and cuffs with hand embroidered touches. Crepe de Chine options offer scalloped collars and fullness across the back for a new season look. A Georgette Crepe waist with heavy Plauen lace creates a smart, pleasing combination.

New Waists at 98 Cents Each Across Wide Selection

A large shipment of waists arrives at 98 cents each, copied from higher end models with new features not seen before at this price. Many styles to choose from, with a chance to buy a half dozen and build a versatile wardrobe.

New Felt Hats Arrive In a Variety of Styles

A fresh shipment of felt hats in colors rose blue mustard brown navy and white arrives. Styles include poke roll brim and sailor, neatly banded with felt or ribbon. Priced at 1.75 1.98 and 2.50, with a note these hats suit the current season and can be found in the millinery department on the second floor elevator.

Are You Sending Your Child Away to School

A local retailer advertises a September sale on traveling equipment including trunks bags and suitcases. The promotion claims many customers found their luggage lacking during summer travels and offers 25 percent off, effectively half of present prices, for the first week of September to equip children for new terms.

Tomers

Household News This Is Not a Sale Pep Perill Sheets Offer

Reduced prices announced for plain and stitched Pep perill Sheets with sizes 63 by 90 81 by 90 90 by 90 and 90 by 90. Claims prices are lower than in recent months and limited by old contract. Advises buyers to stock up now.

Beautiful pedestal lemonade glass sale at ten cents each

Antique style pedestal lemonade glass with handle offered at ten cents each, down from the usual fifteen cents. Limited quantities available for bulk buyers, while they last.

Middy Blouses For Children At 60 Cents Each

A complete line of childrens middy blouses offered at 60 cents. Neat white middy with navy collar or white with navy cord, sizes 8 to 16. Bargain price, ideal for school wear and easy home sewing savings.

New Fall Corset Arrivals From Warners Redfern and American Lady

Mrs Moore, known as Miss Pearl Williams, announces new fall corset models from Warners Redfern and American Lady. She and assistants offer expert fitting to ensure proper support and tailored alterations. Visit the store to choose the model that fits your figure as more time allows careful adjustments.

Moore Miss Pearl Williams Warners Redfern Mark Michaels

Special Sale of Dorsey Egg Mixers for Housewives

Dorsey’s Lightning Egg Mixers are well known in Athens where nearly a thousand have sold. A few pints and quarts remain at special prices. Pints 35 cents and quarts 50 cents, lower than the regular 50 and 75 cents. Ideal for whipping cream and mayonnaise.

Dorsey Ath Ens Athens

Blanket Price Alert Urges Early Purchases

The notice warns of higher winter blanket prices soon while offering remaining stock at current low prices. It urges shoppers to buy now as the company does not offer further cut prices and presents blankets as a good investment to secure value.

White Boot Silk Hosiery Shipment Announcement

A notice warns customers to stock up on white boot silk hosiery as supply may decline. Michael secured a fair stock in New York to meet the Michael Standard, with plans to source more later. Prices remain unchanged for now, but mills may fail to deliver all orders.

Michael New York McCallum’s Kaysers Luxite

Our Draperies for Your Home Windows

The ad invites indoor dwellers to update curtains with a full line of draperies in various grades. A curtain expert offers selection help and custom hanging, with measurement service by phone 950. Ivory and green duplex shade is noted, and the促 ad encourages planning before moving into a new home.

Rugs Floor Coverings Price Increases Ahead

Rug shop notes sharp advances in rugs mattings linoleums and hall runners over recent months. Prices on some items have risen but the firm will keep old mattings and linoleums prices and urges early orders to avoid future increases as fresh stock arrives for the September carpet rush.

Little One Boys Blouses Promised for School Wear

Advertises Little One boys blouses for ages 6 to 14 in madras, percale and other shirtings with fast color dyes. Describes sizes, colors, and fit with a large stock maintained and claims customers will always buy after trying. Priced at 50 cents each.

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