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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
12
In this season’s men’s wear, striped patterns in tan brown gray and blue are favored. English-model suits with narrow shoulders and slim lapels highlight trim styling while locally tailored cuts reflect American taste. Shirts range from plain whites to dotted and striped patterns with prices from 50 cents to 2.50 dollars. negligee shirts with separate collars sell for 3.50 dollars.
Plain colored neckties and four-in-hands duplicated from last year’s sewing-silk knits are offered at 50c and 25c respectively. Special designs in finer qualities shown at 75c and $1, with many color combinations available.
Silk plated socks woven from silk and cotton with the silk on the outside yield a pure silk look. Black and all colors sold in pairs at 25c. Other hose for men include lisle 50c gauze 50c pure silk 75c and $1. A range of gentlemanly fancy hosiery priced 25c to $1 per pair.
A vintage shoe advertisement counsels spenders to pay a bit more for Hawan Shoes claiming long term savings from 5 to 7 dollars total cost. Gulf Coast designs suit the climate and wear well with tan and black options noted. Other low shoes range from 3 to 6.50 dollars in black or tan.
Straw hats at Joske’s Loft this season present a broader assortment with diverse crown heights and brim sizes. Prices run from $1 to $5, including splits, semits, Panamas, and Stetson styles ranging up to $3.50.
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