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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
25
A merchant explains that war disruptions will raise prices and cause shortages in imports from Europe, predicting scarcity of many goods this fall. The store pledges to share any profit advantages with customers and promotes itself as a distributor bringing affordable world merchandise door to door.
White rep dresses for small tots in 2 to 6 year sizes. One piece frocks with square necks short kimono sleeves and simulated belt with a wide ribbon sash. Front features a dainty blue or pink embroidered design. Decidedly charming and priced at 1.39.
Stark Shoes showcases baby and girls footwear and garments with leather button shoes in white black tan pink and blue at 75c a pair. Black patent vamps with white or blue tops at 50c. Girls slips priced from 69c to 1.98 for larger sizes. New Balkan Middies white galatea with colored collars and cuffs 1.00. Fabrics include 45 inch white crepe 19c yd cream white voile 25c yd white pique 19c yd.
The Savannah section reports the quiet marriage of Misa Maude Hilton of Sylvania to Mr Newton at Wesley Monumental church, with family attendance, and a second quiet wedding for Miss Abigail Victoria Bowen to Walter Morgan Foster at St Paul’s Episcopal. It details dances, motor trips, picnics, and numerous society visits and movements among local families, friends, and guests at Tybee, Tybee Island, and nearby estates.
An advertising note touts wax treatment to remove tan freckles and blemishes. Ordinary wax reportedly peels away the outer skin layer, unclogs pores, and reveals new soft skin with a youthful glow. Apply like cold cream, then wash with warm water.
Mrs R J Daughtry hosted a rock party with six tables of Rook. Prizes included two handkerchiefs won by Mrs W T Sanders and a silver card case for the honoree Mrs Wynne. Miss Esta Dobbs sang, punch and an ice course followed. Mrs A H Thurmond and children visiting relatives. Mrs Maurine Anderson returned from Worth Dakota trip. Mrs MH Bakes visiting Reed Mess J. Bakes wed.
Lawrenceville Georgia couple Bertie Geoia Hagood and Victor Lee Hagood married last Saturday in Buford at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Harrell officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Gunter, and the groom, Lawrenceville businessman and News-Herald manager, are at home briefly before hourskeeping.
Housekeeper’s list offers Wearwell sheets 81x6 inch at 75 cents each Heroic cases 45x6 inch at 15 cents each Crochet spreads full double bed $1.19 Turkish towels 22x45 inch 25 cents each 2.50 per dozen Huck towels damask border 18x36 inches 1.50 per dozen Linen table cloths ready hemmed zexgo inch cloths 3.00 72x168 inch cloths 3.50 All linen hemmed napkins fleur de lis spot patterns 20 inch 1.75 per dozen.
All two dollar and two fifty wash skirts reduced to one dollar. Regular skirts in linen crepe ratine and linen fabrics in sizes 24 through 36 waist. Also two groups of house dresses offered at one dollar sixty and one dollar thirty nine, with new styles and good variety.
Patrician unveils Fall models praised for beauty and elegance. Patent vamps with novelty fabric taps highlight the new line. Prices range from $3.50 to $5.00.
New needlework items arrive as Christmas and birthday gifts or personal use. Pillows, centerpieces, table runners, bedroom sets, and small novelties come stamped on white or brown linen to be finished in white or colored embroidery.
The store announces a Monday sale of summer women and children's apparel with steep price cuts. Dresses, blouses, house dresses, children’s wash dresses, kimonos, and white pique skirts are available at reduced prices, including $1.75 dresses, $1.49 silk blouses, 79 cent house dresses, and 39 cent white pique skirts while supplies last.
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