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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
18
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A historic ad lists wom en's neckwear including China Silk Ties in white with blue hems, wide Crepe de Chine Ties, White Taffeta Silk Stocks, Chiffon Jahots in multiple colors, Real lace Turn-Overs with matching cuffs, and Liberty Suk and Brussels Net Budies. Prices range from 35 cents to 15 dollars, with various finishes like hemstitched, plaited, and cascades.
A retail guide extols a Ready-to-wear department for quality and price, claiming top status in the South. It urges shoppers to buy here, touting special values on walking suits and dresses like a $22.50 two-piece set and a $27.50 broadcloth suit, with emphasis on style details and fit.
A local retailer touts a large selection of Coffee Coats in taffeta silk with options plain, starched, or trimmed with applique, priced from 7.50, and a broad Monte Carlo Coats lineup ranging from 12.50 to 25.00. Fabrics include taffeta or peau de soie with lined or unlined options and varied sleeve and collar styles.
The article highlights heavy Wash Waists as charming, stylish, comfortable, and affordable with many fabrics unseen in shirt waists before. Fleece-lined Piques, Madras, Basket Weaves, Oxford Cheviots, Canvas, and more offered. prices start at 1.35 and rise. A sale on 35 Suk Waists previously priced at 5.00 to 6.00, now 2.00 each, with broken sizes and one of a kind items available.
The Skirt section teams with the Ready-to-Wear Department to offer three groups of fine skirts tomorrow. Walking Skirts cut from $10 to $7.50, Scotch Homespun and dress skirts in bold colors, and Peau de Soie silk styles with trims priced from $10 to $12.50.
Advertises silk Petticoats in various styles and prices from $5 to $3000. Describes 31000 fine taffeta options with changeable effects, accordion plaits, laces, ruching, and Vandyke details. Highlights color ranges including solid colors, black, and changeable shades.
The display highlights 54 inch Camel's Hair Rope Suiting at 1 50 yard with gold brown gray and navy shades and 46 metre wide Tarleton Checks navy Serge with green cross bar. Other sold items include 38 inch Aldime Suitings 50 to 4 yard prices plus 50 pieces of all wool Flannel 27 inches wide and 50 inch Mohair Canvas and Basket Cloth. A Monday sale features Black and Colored Dress Goods at 39 yard right at season start.
The sale showcases a vast silk assortment including Taffetas Peau de Soie Crepe de Chine and nets with wide variety and deep discounts. Highlights include 19 inch Taffeta at 59 to 75 cents yard 24 inch Crepe de Chine at 89 cents and 31.00 yard Crepe de Chine prices, plus cream silks and grenadines in multiple patterns and widths.
The trimming department promises a wide range of adornments for jackets and skirts including fringes tassels medallions appliques and bands with fruit designs like grapes becoming a favorite. Prices vary from 20 cents to 500 per yard for perforated taffeta silk medallions to 50 cents a dozen for fringes and up to 4.00 per yard for colored trimmings and silk appliques with numerous decorative options.
Catalog style listing of infants and children's headwear coats and accessories with prices from 25 cents to 75 dollars. Chinese silk caps with embroidery and ruche. mink headed Bengaline caps. bonnet effect caps. white and Bengaline silk caps. children's coats in various fabrics such as Boucle, Sacking, Velvet, and Moire. muff and neck pieces in Thibet Angora Persian Lamb and Blue Fox. price ranges and styles noted.
Advertises bulk extracts at 45 cents per ounce, with savings over regular 75 cent prices. Offers bottles and sizes quarter, half, ounce, or two ounces. Lists brands Roger and Gallet Pivers Pinauds Bradley Lundborg with various odors.
A trade note extols aeatheria Lining Silk as a durable gown lining. It claims beauty, fatigue resistance, and repurchase value, noting easy acquisition and lasting reputation. Price advertised at eight cents? per yard, with two named sustainers.
A new second floor Picture Department proves helpful for buyers seeking tasty pictures for walls. Readily noted are reasonable prices and a special line of pictures starting Monday at 29c. Frames include black oak with green and gilt trim, 11x11 inches.
The Little People's Section launches a bigger season on Monday with a full fledged opening. Parents receive a free Our Pet book for every child under six with mother. The store touts low prices from shoes to caps and best available garments, announcing the new nd floor department.
A colorful list of infant and children's apparel with prices across fabrics like Nainsook, Lawn, flannel, cashmere, and wool. Items include dresses, sacques, skirts, vests, sailor suits, aprons, loggins, veils, sweaters, and mitts priced from 25 cents to $10 or more, with multiple color and finish options.
An exhibition and sale features women and children solid gold shell rings in plain or fancy settings with stones such as amethyst turquoise garnet ruby pearl moonstone. Rings are guaranteed to wear satisfactorily for five years from purchase with prices listed as 25e, 502 and 1.00 dollars. A seller claims interest by saying it will pay you to see them.
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