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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1909
Page
19
An attractive display features regular 28 cent laces with a wide range of patterns. The collection includes Valenciennes Edgings and Insertions in Cluny style, offered in handsome hand crafted sets. Many pieces are priced below typical 25 cent values.
A sale offers embroideries valued to 7c to 29c a yard with over half savings. Wide Swiss flouncings in open work designs appeal for underwear waistlines and sets. Lustrous baby Irish effects in Nainsook Chiffon and Swiss inserts feature dainty patterns in lustre and fineness, many priced around 29c.
A Yard for New 50c Ribbons describes summer rib bons in plain taffetas of excellent grade. White, black and various shades offered. Regular 50c ribbons shown Monday for the first time at 35c a yard, highlighting store-wide ribbon value.
Dainty robes offered at marked down prices with sheer lingerie batiste, net and mull varieties. Examples include $7.50 robes for $4 and $16 sheer lingerie mull with white embroidery. Emphasizes elegant, uniform style and complete dress materials, with limited remaining lines to clear.
A selection of dress patterns featuring chiffon, satin, grenadine, and silk fabrics offered at markdown prices. Items include blue and white chiffon with large polka dots, black silk chiffon with white dots, white satin striped grenadine, Copenhagen blue chiffon with white dots, cream silk tissue with black astin stripe, and hand embroidered Parma violets on satin striped grenadine. limited stock, patterns priced from 5 to 7.60 dollars, formerly higher.
A special sale in the Muslin Underwear section offers undermuslins at $1.00, with regular prices $1.50 and $1.75. The event features night dresses, petticoats, corset covers, chemises and drawers, plus soft white undergarments and lace enriched lingerie. View the full line and expect excellent value in every item.
Premier linen fabrics advertised in a single day sale. Pure 90 inch wide linens offered at 79 cents per yard with note that all stock is limited and likely not repeated. Other linens include 36 inch pure linen, natural shade, at 25 cents and sheer linens at 23 cents.
A strong sale offer features women's tailored wash belts priced at 25 cents. The stocks include white linen belts with pearl buckles in plain or tucked styles, matching the quality typically costing 50 cents, now reduced to half price for quick sale.
Hair Rolls offer 24 inch flair rolls matching any color and very sanitary design. Two thousand light weight pieces marketed as effective and affordable with low prices per unit. Shop describes strong color compatibility and practical use for styling.
The Savannah society scene this week centers on Mrs. Robert W. Wayne of Mobile as guest of honor with numerous teas and informal gatherings led by Mrs. Frank B Screven. Attendees include Mrs. Anton P Wright, Mrs. W W Gordon Jr, Mrs. Robert Mercer Jr, and many others. Also noted are bridge games, house parties at Tybee and local coastal cruises, plus staged entertainment for visiting girls and extended Western trips for local socialites.
In Zebulon Miss Pearl Wilder wed William Powell of Griffin at the bride’s mother home on Concord street the couple will live in Griffin where Powell works with Bass Brothers. The column lists numerous visitors and social trips across Zebulon Lawrenceville Macon Temple Carrollton and Draketown with names such as Annie Howell Ada Belle Johnson Lytie Head Ammela Howard and many others visiting relatives and attending events across Georgia.
The Richmond Hussars hosted a military ball at the Augusta armory for South Carolina troops encamped at Aiken. Augusta hosts and visitors danced amid blue and old gold decor as Carolina officers mingled with local socialites and chaperones.
Senoia Georgia hosts Colonel Robley D Smith of Trfton and guests Miss Mattie Selman Crystal Springs Miss Lille Hardin Rome with Mrs Gus Carpenter Newnan. Irma Opal Shepherd visit Fayetteville for a house party. Miss Bessie Davis hosts a young folks party for Lois Ballard Forest Park.
In Bremen Georgia Miss Maude Entrekin of Senole visited Miss Stella Kinney this week. Mr and Mrs Clarke Kinney of Temple were in Bremen visiting. Miss Elmira Dobson visited Mount Zion while Mrs C C Hayes spent time in Temple. Mrs F R Bullard of Atlanta visited Bremen. Miss Lotte Carroll of Cedartown also mentioned.
Readily available fabrics include cotton suitings at 7 12 1 2c yard and 15c items, with bold borders and seaside patterns in champagne grounds. Cotton voiles range from plain to self color checks in creams pink blues and black, priced 10c for 20 25c qualities, plus fashion lawns in assorted colors and lightweight stylish weaves at 12 1-2c.
Fashionable cotton suitings in white with linen-like finish, heavy thread fabrics valued for serviceability. 34 inch Linonette at 12 1 2 c yard, 38 inch Blarney at 12 1 4 c, Auto Cloth 36 inches wide shrunk at 15c, with suits and garments produced for Monday sale from this selection.
Summer prices list 36 inch India Linen at 5 cents a yard for dainty quality. 40 inch sheer white Lawns at 5 cents a yard, previously 20 cents. 40 inch lining Lawns at 0 cents a yard, durable. Real imported English Rep, 36 inches wide, at 26 cents a yard, popular for suits and skirts.
The Fancy Needlework Store opens its new season Monday with advance ideas in needlework. View exhibits or get suggestions and materials during summer idle moments. New linen designs include Centerpieces Library Tables and Sofa Pillows. Finished pieces by famous needleworkers inspire recreations using stock materials. Visit now for needlework ideas and guidance.
Seventy five pieces of Anderson Madras at 15¢, rich fall styles for children’s dresses in solid colors checks stripes and plaids. New 32 inch wide fabrics at 15¢ yard. Also Percales, Punjab lawn and printed lawn offered in fall sizes with 26 to 40 inch widths and promotional prices.
Durable light weight petticoats described as silky with deep ruffles and stitched bands. Regular prices range from 1.25 to 1.50 dollars, now offered at 1 dollar each, lengths from 36 to 43 inches.
Domestic double bed sized welded sheets with a center seam for strength offered at 50¢ each. Crochet quilts fringed on four sides in attractive Marseille patterns in 11-4 size at $1.50 each. Pure linen near-white napkins 20 by 20 inches in full assortments, priced at $1.50 per dozen.
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