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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1910
Page
26
A persuasive appeal argues passage of a bond to fund sewerage and water systems, school expansion, hospital annex, two crematories, and improved fire protection. It stresses urgent need for sanitary, health, and comfort upgrades, noting two-thirds of registered voters must back the bonds.
A prominent collection of lingerie dresses draws attention with varied styles and low prices. Ranging from nine to twenty dollars and up to thirty five, the display features lace like Irish crochet, Cluny yokes, and new side-effect trimmings. Readers are invited to view the striking assortment and note the affordable elegance across multiple fabrics and colors.
Longcloths new supply Monday with bolts in various widths and prices. English Nainsook 36 inches wide offered in 12 yard bolts at 1.50, 1.65, 1.75 and 1.85. King Philip Nainsook 36 inches wide at 2 per bolt. White Rep 15¢ yard, Plain Flaxon 15¢ yard, Lankerty Suitings 34 inches wide fully shrunk. White lawns with mercerized stripes and plaids available. Tootal fabrics from England at 25¢ and 3c yard.
Readable fabric ad notes shrunk linen suitings 88 inches wide at 89c yard, claiming equal to regular $1.15 and $1.45 goods. Also lists sheer linen lawns, butchers Linen union, and white linens with checks at 3gc yard, all promoting affordable fabric options suitable for waists, dresses, suits and skirts.
Himalaya Cloths mimic rough silk with brilliancy and durability at low cost. They stay bright after laundering and suit suits coats evening gowns and dresses. Available in 27 inch width and many shades including blues greens tan rose lavender gray and more.
New stock includes 12 1 2c ginghams over 500 bolts in stripes plaids and checks in varied colors. 124c ginghams broad selection. Imported Madras Shirtings 32 inches wide fast colors 26c yard later 25c and 20c. Remaining 15c flannelettes and kimono cloths at 10c. Zibeline Cloth mercerized suitings 25c yard. Manchester Hyde Galateas popular 15c yard.
The piece presents a fresh design in white mercerized batiste with a lace front and new side Valen ciennes frills. A range of effects is offered, priced at $1.50 each.
A local ad promotes a half price sale on baby stir caps of numerous varieties. Many feature hand embroidery and fine fabrics such as messaline and bengaline silk with lace and French knots. Prices drop from 1 to 5 dollars down to 50 cents to 2 dollars 50 depending on style and design.
Sheets at 69c each the Royal Blue Sheet a full size 81 by 90 inches five each Armorside Welded Sheet 76 by 96 inches 55c each Thiffy Pillows well filled with feathers guaranteed weight pounds Two special values at 75c and 1e brh
Plaid and plain bordered blankets offered at 4.50 per pair in 11-4 size, regular 7.50. Also available are 6.50 wool blankets in plaids or white with colored borders, plus extra large 81 by 90 inch Comforts with fluffy cotton filling and French sateen cover.
Pure linen centerpieces with drawnwork in 20 by 20 inch size offered at 39 cents each. Damask Centerpieces typically priced at 39 cents. 30 inch round and square Battenberg Centerpieces feature plain linda centers priced at 89 cents each instead of 1.25.
Linen towels priced at 5 cents each, 18 by 36 inches, with damask borders and linen threads. Also listed are 20 cent and 28 cent towels and 15 cent Mondaty items.
A local shop advertises embroidery items including insertions and edgings, ribbon beadings, and Swiss lace embroideries in regular 35 cent values. A special center-table display offers fabrics at 13 cents per yard, highlighting dainty patterns and small trims for craft work.
The ad touts lace remnants including torchon and Cluny insertions with edgings and readings. Most are pure linen in good widths and patterns. Remarkably attractive laces priced at 8 cents per yard.
Classified sale notes offer 79 cents regular 1.00 and 1.25 undermustins and 1.85 for a 2.50 chemise. Includes long nainsook chemises with lace and embroidery trims, face-trimmed skirts, and princess slips with lace, beading and ribbon details. Other styles priced from 2.40 to 2.50.
Children’s Mustin Drawers in muslin with hem and cluster tucks priced for ages 2 to 12 years, offered in pairs rarely. One hundred dozen pairs for special sale. Children’s Silk Joques and stylish silk Toques in brown, navy and gray, regular $1 to $1.25, now 29 cents each.
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