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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1902
Page
5
This page advertises tomorrow's store event with unmatched values and ample quantities. It proclaims the biggest bargain store in Atlanta and urges thrifty shoppers to visit for proven low prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
One hundred pieces Linen Crash for skirts and suits offered at special one day price. Colored Lawns in pink blue and black, worth 1Se¢ yard, discounted to 2¢. Embroideries arrive in finest mulls awisses jaconets with edges insertions beadings applique bands galloons and tapestry patterns up to 1.00 yard sold at sale.
A retail note lists OU cloths and best grade table oil cloth in black and white up to 45 metres wide at 25¢ per yard. A lot includes 200 pieces of duck skirting in solid colors, navy and black, with patterns like figures and polka dots. About 300 pieces of Swiss and Batiste fabrics with pink, blue, red, green and black dots are offered, values up to 50¢ per yard, for customer choosing.
Silk Moussetines mercerized Foulards and Linen Madras offered in 100 pieces. Choice designs and patterns range from 50 to 75 cents. Selection available at Wenneesesane.
About 80 pieces of White India Linen each 40 inches wide with sheer soft quality. Priced at 15 cents per yard, a bargain counter item for Monday only.
Bargain week showcasesLadies belts in satin silk ribbons and buckles with back ornaments priced from $1.00. Embroideries edges insertions beads and bands valued to 50c yard shown on two tables. Leather purses in black tan brown from 39c up to 50c. Huck towels about 20x40 inches at 15c each. Fancy fans white and designs 5c to 50c in three lots. Heavy damask matting and lemonade sets and glass punch cups offered Monday. White chambers large size sold Monday.
An itemized note reports domestic fabric remnants on sale at the department, indicating lengths from one to ten yards and a discount structure described as 15 cents per yard during a gale like weather condition.
A satirical piece imagines replacing players and umpires with sweetly polite Alphonse and Gaston figures. It argues polite banter and courteous calls would replace harsh taunts and harsh plays, envisioning gentler exchanges at a second base collision and a more refined ballpark atmosphere.
Porters admonitions urge self reliance and personal effort as keys to fortune. He dismisses excessive advice while urging steady work, honesty, and a life of energy disciplined by faith, virtue, and patriotism. He advises practical framing, steer your own course, and strive to support a future wife before marriage.
Bill Arp argues that Nancy Hart’s frontier heroism is proven and lauds her great grandson Tom Lee’s pride in the Hart lineage. He calls for a formal Confederate veteran roll to honor Georgia soldiers and urges action by the legislature to document their service before memories fade.
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