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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
24
A reflective verse contemplates leaving a rugged mountain and the sea behind after enduring trials. It contrasts nature's quiet counsel with the return home, hinting at a solemn, personal farewell to a year of hardship and renewal.
Dress and accessory sale notes offer white and black silk gloves, 16-button elbow length, embroidered with jewels, at $198 per pair, plus 79 cent chamoisette gloves. New Challis dresses for girls aged up to 14 years feature fall styles, with colors described as lovely and prices from $10 to $16.50.
August linen sale lists Mohawk sheets and spreads in multiple sizes with prices from 63 to 125 dollars per dozen for table damask and napkins, Elmdate and Franconia sheets, Whitethorn crochet spreads, and scalloped spreads for iron beds with various borders and patterns.
Word from suit buyers in New York reports samples made to sell for 35 and 40 dollars secured at a concession and priced at 15 dollars for Monday sales. Two other shipments arrive, all at 15 dollars. The suits are up to the minute in style with smart lines and fabrics, offering instant appeal.
Prices of dress cottons greatly lowered with ranges from 15 to 65 cents per yard. Voiles at 15 cents, crepes at 19 cents, embroidered crepes at 65 cents, dress linens at 39 cents, white lingerie cloth at 29 cents. English Longeloth bolts offered at 1.00 for 12 yards.
Phoenix Silk Half Hose for men in white black navy and gray and women’s Silk Hose guaranteed one dollar per pair. The ad emphasizes satisfaction durability and texture with prominent brand naming and color options.
New crepe de chine dresses arrive in navy Copenhagen greens wistaria black cream and white priced at 11.75. Styles include long basque and sash or long waistline with tunic. Also offered are summer dresses from 325 with crepes lmens ratine plain or patterned colors blue pink lavender and embroidered yokes, all under value for quick disposal.
Undermuslins offered at special Monday prices for school wardrobe. Camisoles 1.98, nightgowns 2.98, white petticoats 0.98, brassieres from 0.69 to 1.00, with lace, embroidery, and crepe de chine items highlighted. Includes Dresden corset covers and empire style gowns.
Cosyfoot shoes for infants feature a moisture absorbing felt cushion insole and a lambskin sole for damp proofing. Available in button shoes and ankle ties, in white, tan, and patent leather. Prices: shoes 65c, ankle ties 50c per pair. Find "Cosyfoot" in Infants' Section Third Floor.
All summer items offered in downstairs section with deep discounts. Women's white pique skirts 39c, wash dresses for children 19c and 79c, children's muslin underskirts 15c, jersey top silk petticoats 39c, small white aprons 9c, women's aprons 49c, two corsets 50c and 1.00, voile blouses 79c, kimonos 1.15, new ginghams for girls 10c per yard.
Monday sale offers discarded and one of a kind corsets with regular prices from five dollars down to 1.50. Limited stock includes broken sizes and oddments mainly medium to high busts with long and medium hips. Selected corsets valued up to 10 dollars are priced around 1.98 to 2.50.
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