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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
5
Disjointed text fragment mentions uniforms, a university context, a timetable, and an event sample. It references a form, a possible ceremony, and various unclear terms. No coherent narrative or clear participants emerge from the readable portions.
A promotional notice touts an Opening Day Special featuring a series of desirable household items gathered from across the house. It promises extreme profit and pleasure, inviting readers to browse a curated assortment of merchandise at tempting prices they may find hard to resist.
A sale notice proclaims $5.00 silk Petticoats offered for $3.98 with bold claims of appeal to merry women. Features include grade taffeta fabric in black and various shades, advertised as best fever value at $500 regular.
A striking sale of ribbons offered at 25 cents features a grand assortment of moires, dress goods, plaids and hair bows in colors including pink blue white red black and green. Delicate shades and highly serviceable widths appeal especially to school style needs for girls and their mothers.
An advertisement touts $1.50 hand bags for 98 cents with genuine feather trim, overlapping riveted leather frames, gilt or kunmetal rock accents, and double strap handles. The copy promises unmatched value across the state and emphasizes size options and durability.
Bargain seekers note $1.00 umbrellas offered for 79 with children going to school. Mention of waterproof Gloria umbrellas with varied handles and wick details, priced to appeal to families seeking value. Limited clarity due to OCR errors but emphasizes low cost for school use.
Fashion items including hat pins and trim goods offered in multiple styles and finishes. Items priced around 25 cents and six dollars, with display of various jewelry components and accents.
The ad describes waists priced at 1.25 and 1.50, noting adjustments and a sale tone. It mentions tailored, plain white waists with colored trim, large panel buttons, and mentions various price comparisons and stock terms.
Tyrol offers 16434 size cotton hack towels at 59 cents each for opening day sale. Advert promises good quality, absorbent towels with borders, normally sold by the dozen, but limit on quantities noted.
Bargain handkerchiefs advertised at five cents appeal to women and schoolgirls. Promises small expenditure for quality cotton linen blends offered in plain or patterned designs. Includes mention of Sharrock Lawn and refined finish with attractive wording to entice shoppers.
The notice promotes tooth powder touted as of Sterling quality and widely recognized as the best preparation. It states a standard price and mentions sale timing around day twelve in Toney by BEAN, implying a local merchant. the fragment hints at a seller and price in a historical context.
Fragmentary listing shows fabric or material items priced around one dollar, including 14 yards Lonsdale and related specials. The text is garbled with unclear company name and incomplete items, but indicates a sale or quote involving yardage and discounts.
Advertisement notes discounted silk hose deals through bulk buying, promising savings for buyers. Mentions prices like 1.50 and 89c, with urgency to purchase now. References wholesale market and current sale terms.
Limited readable text hints at neckwear priced at 50 cents, with notes about stock, colors, embroidery, and designs like pear wreaths. The fragment references a sale or special offer and mentions Keiser and Damon in unclear context. The passage is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
A fragmentary note describes Elven gatherings and seasonal activities in a small town. It hints at social events, travel, and local vendors but lacks clear names, dates, or places. The readable portions point to festive outings and market moments shaping a quiet community page.
An old ad lists sheer linen at 19 cents per yard with 36 metres available. It mentions bleached pure heat and a fine fabric, noting limited quantities and special paragraphs. The dealer claims prior sales at higher prices and invites buyers to act today for the bargain.
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