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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases with scattered names and items. Readable bits hint at a racing event or gala context, but no clear people, places, or concrete actions emerge to form a coherent summary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Taber and Akane with unclear context. No clear people, organizations, places, dates, or events can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
A fragmented notice reports a sale event promising luck for 700 women at St. Luke Petticoats venue. The readable text hints a promotional sale and local context but lacks complete details about organizers or exact timing.
A fragmentary ad-like narration touts a waist movement and claims vast savings. It mentions a buyer named Horton purchasing waists, saving $3,000, and bringing waists to Boston for sale. The piece emphasizes low prices, fashionable styles, and ready-made tailoring as a business opportunity.
Auction catalog notes several gowns with front tucks and netted yokes. Styles include applique at center front, face cuffs and collars, tashed pistid taffeta, pleated fronts, and three quarter sleeves. Special price listed at 2.49 dollars.
Readable fragments describe a bakery offering fruit cakes baked for customers with a playful holiday tone. Mentions Levy's Candy Shop and baked goods, plus hints of packaging and pricing for fruit cakes. Specific names and details are garbled but point to a local shop promoting fresh fruit cakes for the season.
A fragmented note lists items for a Friday clean-up focusing on braids and dress trimmings. It references passementeries and dress trims, quality fabrics like white cura and Venice, and mentions names and numbers amid unclear lines. Details are partially legible, highlighting general fashion decor items rather than a cohesive event.
A fragmented prospecting note highlights hosiery items and wholesale pricing tactics. It references quantity discounts, wholesale versus retail pricing, and a sales pitch stressing lower prices through bulk buy. Mentions women’s ingrain lace, children’s ribbed items, and various fabric goods with emphasis on value and stock preference.
An old advertisement touts Fridayettes as pure wholesale toiletries. It warns against adulterated goods and promises genuine items like Calder's Tooth Powder Hirachey's Tooth Powder and Felina Soap, labeled as trustworthy and safe for consumers seeking quality personal care products.
A readable preview notes a corset demonstration by La Grecque, with details on skirts and gowns for a fashion event in New York. It mentions demonstrations, fittings, and a plan for a day event with several washable garments and fabrics.
Fragmented OCR text presents a nonsensical note about Thanksgiving linens, races, and various unclear details. It mentions a person named Flora and a table linen item, with garbled names and measurements, lacking coherent event or outcome.
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