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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1906
Page
27
Davison Paxon Stokes Co lists handkerchiefs six for 25 cents in sheer white Swiss with hemstitched borders. Also sells fans at five cents, with some fans priced at 12 1/2 to 25 or 20 cents. Describes wide selection of styles, shapes, and colors across a large variety.
A tableful of fabrics offered in white and colors. Finishing braids 3c a bunch, none under 10c, now slightly coiled and dusty. Sheer White Lawn 27 inches wide priced at 7 1 2c. New shipment of French Town 45 inches wide, very fine and sheer, 20c yard.
A sale features hair brushes priced at 19 cents, cheaper than the usual 50 and 69 cent kinds. The collection includes varied shapes and sturdy bristles, promising good service and value from the lower price point.
Joliet shoppers discover Sigma Tooth Powder bottles at 25 cents each and Bathasweet perfumed bath luxury also 25 cents. Crab Apple Bouquet Toilet Soap offers three large cakes in a box at a reduced price per box.
Values such as these pill the store this week suits for new and early fall wear of silk from one of the best makers. They are $20 to $25 suits, now offered for $10. A large variety of styles including etons and shirtwaist models. White lawn shirtwaist suits marked down from $5 to $2. A few fancy lawn and madras suits remain at 75c each. Earliest comers have best chance.
Soma offers stylish white laces and nets in short lengths for day and evening waists. A good variety is available, priced at 39 cents per yard, commonly sold at 75 cents.
Natural Japanese Silk 24 inches wide offered at 25 cents per yard. The silk is presented as right weight and splendid quality, soft and dainty yet serviceable, suitable for many uses. The copy emphasizes value, claiming 25 cents a yard is much less than its value.
Serviceable Huck towels with red borders measure 19 by 37 inches and sell for one dollar per dozen. Airline Huck towels in large size priced at 20 cents each or 225 dollars per dozen.
An old advertisement promotes three vests for 80 cents highlighting 25 cent lisle vests with silk ribbon tape and crochet edges. It also lists de Knit pants at 29 cents and women's lisle pants with lace trimmings, all in a sale labeled B00 quality and now 29 cents a pair.
Colorful range of children’s dresses in pink blue and oxblood sizes two to six years. Includes pleated Russian styles and small Dutch neck dresses with embroidery at neck and sleeves plus long waist blouse styles with straps and piping. Priced at 33 cents each.
A tableful of lawns and batistes in 12 X 2c and 15c kinds offered at 5c per yard. Figure designs with flowers and pleasing effects on white grounds displayed prominently. Fabrics range from 23c to 40c previously and are now reduced to 12 1 2c per yard. French organdies moue selmes and mulls heavily discounted from 23c 8 1 2c and 4c to 12c per yard.
Two collections of ribbons offer best values with wide widths satin and plain taffetas in colors. Ribbons worth up to 11c and 5c priced at 3c per yard from regular stock full bolts. Also tableful of all-silk taffeta ribbons in various colors and widths.
Handy line of wrist bags offered at one dollar each, with former prices shown as three fifty and forty five hundredths dollars. Colors include brown blue black and green. Limited stock remains, but the one dollar sale price is notably steep compared with the previous three fifty and four fifty price points.
A splendid assortment of stylish woolen fabrics priced at 69 cents per yard. Includes blue brown red and other staple colors in plain and fancy weaves. Suitable for school dresses and skirts with long wear and excellent styling.
In the right center aisle two large collections of embroideries are offered at 5¢ per yard with many items previously 10¢ to 15¢. Tables are piled high with Swiss and Cambric Edges and Insertings in various widths, short lengths, and broad pieces. Sets are broken but patterns remain charming, some worth up to 40¢ per yard.
Regular 75c garments in soft Nainsook with tow or high necks and lace and embroidery trim now 59c. Muslin drawers for women priced 19c per pair with hems and tuck clusters. Petticoats of muslin with hem stitched tucks and embroidery trimmed 39c each.
Advertises cambric and maslin petticoats with lawn ruffles or embroidery edges and tucks. Priced 35¢ for 1gc items. Waists labeled as M size with double rows of buttons secured with tape, available in all sizes for 19¢ each.
Linen suitings in pink and blue with 36 inch width now in ample supply. Demand previously outstripped availability, but stock is plentiful. Priced at 35 cents per yard, marketed as a splendid value.
Bleached or unbleached all linen heavy and serviceable 70 inches wide. Extraordinary value at one yard 50c 68c and 9c. Usually 65c and 69c. Table Damasks now here at 1.00 per yard 72c. Usual $1.00 grade.
New draperies arrive in a vivid display with rich colors and patterns. Materials suit many uses including couch covers mantel scarfs sash curtains and pillow tops. Prices include Bilkalines 15c a yard Momie Cloths 15c a yard Crstories 20c a yard Denims 7c a yard.
A humorous fable where two sheep skins clash in a narrow passage. One boasts of Latin and Greek learning and a Tama college diploma while the other, a drumhead, claims to spark political triumphs and public stir. The drumhead taunts the pompous skin to stop boasting and perform.
A mangled text from The Manchester Guardian notes that an insightful commentator may better explain a work than its author. It cites Bohme on his deathbed and other examples where interpreters illuminate meaning beyond the writer.
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