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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
2
An assortment of 75 table cloths of Irish manufacture in pure linen and echoing Egyptian cotton durability. Sizes 2, 4, and 6 yards long with prices up to 8 dollars for 84.75 each. Also listing other linen and cotton trimmed garments and undergarments with sale prices and ranges, including women’s summer vests and lisle vests in various colors and sizes.
An advertisement lists an auto basket refrigerator priced at $24.00 and $20.00 with variations. Describes a large roomy picnic basket made of imported reed, nickelplated metal interior, and an ice compartment. Features two leather straps to attach to a footboard, enhancing automobile use. Prices show discounts from $120 to $24, with special offers at $10 and $20.
New full length house dresses advertised in white blue red white and black colors. Belts, cuffs, and collars with sizes 46 to 46. Regular 2.95 values priced at 3.42 in a bold promotional line.
A display of fancy voiles in light and dark shades attracts shoppers. Dazzling combinations are shown as the 41 inch wide fabrics, regular 1.00 quality, are offered at 9 cents per yard. Herah Gowls Sertian-Second Toor.
Classified line advertising a fabric sale offering Pangee in imported and natural colors, described as splendid weight and quality. 43 inches wide, three days only at $1.09 a yard with mentions of machine dresses blouses and men's shirts.
A small, damaged text item advertises fabric and tailoring supplies for uniforms and dresses. It mentions prices around 59 cents for nursing repurposed items, 2 inch hairline stripes, and a T5e quality fabric at 50 cents per yard, with references to location and store details faded.
A garbled shoppers guide lists various goods and prices from Woltt & Mare Co with mentions of fabrics, clothing items, and household goods. The text includes numerous misread product names, prices, and catalog-like entries, reflecting an OCR damaged catalog page.
Charming dresses in spring styles from SGtten's Ear Crepe Pussy Willow Taffeta and Foulards feature trimmings of Organilie Lace and Beads. Latest women’s frocks sell regularly at 89.50, now priced at 72.85 each. Ready to wear.
An English Oxford wash fabric skirt sale offers ladies and misses sizes at $4.82 each, reduced from $7.50. Skirts feature pockets belts and fancy buttons, promoting the latest tailored style for the season.
An advertisement promotes tailored waists in fine fabrics with high or low necks and turn back cuffs. Pique trims and self trim details are highlighted in colors including white bisuet lavender Copenhagen rose and white collars. Sizes and pricing noted at 3.92 after a 4.50 baseline, with Monde Facthie-WhiteTone attribution.
A sale on corsets showcases new lines for the season priced at 4.59 with 86.00 and 5.50 corsets from brands such as Gossard Justiite Bon Ton Kabo Le Revo Mevite and Ringo Belt. Plain and fancy materials cater to slender average and stout figures with special Wednesday pricing at 4.59 each.
Vivid describe: a heavily fleeced outing flannel in elgipes with a good range of patterns. Suitable for underwear and coverings for comforts. Regular quality at 33¢ per yard. Includes simple games and undefined Meeps.
Readable lines advertise French serge $3.50 and AM wool $2.95 per yard with blue sheer chiffon and other wears. Note mentions spring trends, service gowns, and separate skirts, highlighting pricing and availability for early wear with strong fabric names.
In a store advertisement readers learn about men’s union suits offered at $1.50 and spring and summer underwear sets at $1.19. The items feature checked madras fabrics, knee length and short sleeve designs, available in sizes 34 to 46. Special price noted for a limited time.
A garbled OCR list shows mixed candies and weights including half pounds and one pound, with unclear names such as Mircar Marie Ishaa Mary Elvahedl Maillards and mentions a Fire Civils Repartner in Haney, yielding a fragmented, uncertain local items notice.
Fragmentary sale note describes 404 hexagon mesh product Squari with price references and design notes. Mentions Frewhikes Rey bedwit taugecy and single figure designs. Regarded as regular stock item with 19 to 25 cent ceiling pricing and unclear applicability to a listed sale.
Advertisement lists $1.25 diaries and $1.00 five year line a day diaries in canvas binding. Leather binding offered at $3.00 regular price $1.25 items mentioned alongside miscellaneous misquoted lines and pricing.
Advertisement describes elegant summer hats in Lisere and Raffia styles with flower and ribbon trims, including in white and popular colors. Features large, airy designs from Horse Hall Batavia Leghorn with values to 12.00, regular 9.95. miliners selling flu eee.
A stylish sengon inspired dress pump with band across the tongue, full Louis heels and turn soles. Can be worn with or without buckles as an ornament. Special price of 14.98 per pair.
A catalog notes a wide range of subjects including war psychology history and more. Titles formerly priced from 81.00 to 2.00 are now offered at special sale rates, with a focus on popular choices and marked down quantities.
Pretty little dresses for 2 to 6 year olds in gingham and chambry with short or long waistlines. Necklines low with self material collars, colored embroidery and pockets. All priced originally at $3.50 now at $2.92 each. Ale Town Water.
Suits highest in appearance and fit range from size 3 to 12 with Granite Cloth Cheviots Worsteda and Flannels. Colors include Gray Brown Green Blue mixtures money stripes and plaids. Lightweight all wool Master Suits offered for spring with patterns for business style. Prices shown from 62.50 down to 25.50. Also a grim line about death appears in the text.
A fragmentary ad offers $1.00 collar sets including square round and straight styles with embroidered insignia and decorative edging. Mentions various patterns and a large assortment but readable details are limited.
Vintage style hair pins priced at $1.00 feature 75 rhinestones and colored stones. Described as attractive and useful, the item is presented as an appealing accessory idea.
An advertised one day offer promotes a hair tonic priced at 69 cents per bottle. The copy claims dandruff eradication with a guarantee and notes a regular price of one dollar, though the text is garbled and may reference a hotel or vendor.
An advertiser promotes pearl necklaces as a fashion accent for inked gowns, offering a special value of 4.05 dollars from a 40 dollar tag, hinting at luxurious strings and enhanced styling for the wearer.
A fragmented sale listing cites items including whiskbrooms at 40c and thread at 25c with 400 values for 25c each. Mentions GNalious Fire Vlaney in unclear context. The readable text lacks full details for a complete event or action.
Beaded bags with draw strings and shell frames are featured in a sale. Prices reach twenty dollars for select items, including one by one beaded examples. The ad highlights the craftsmanship and appealing designs of the collection.
Limited stock of Congaleums 792 being cleared as new stock arrives. Regular price listed at 4.86 per square yard, now offered at 9e per square yard with no extra charges for laying. Contact Hawes for details.
Readable fragment notes a sale on curtain fabrics and textiles with prices around 39 cents per yard. Mentions varieties like madras and morrussettes and a 60 cent quality tag, suggesting a clearance or promotional event in a local outlet.
A local ad offers stamped aprons and pillow tops in floral designs priced around 69c to $1.00 each. The listing notes value ranges and discounts, with unclear catalog terms and possible brand names embedded in the copy.
An OCR fragment reports discount prices for women's pure thread silk hose with Lisle top and heel, listing amounts like $2.25 and $1.69 and noting black and white options. The text includes garbled phrases and unclear values such as $2,205 and $1.6 Mstehs, making the offer details and seller uncertain.
A sale listing features 85 cent Chamoisette gloves and 69 cent women’s pull on gloves, noted as white only with small embroidery and delicate styling. Includes customer notes on availability and sizing.
Readable remnants of ribbons offered at half of marked prices, with varied widths and lengths. The listing highlights value and quality for bargain shoppers seeking fabric scraps and rations of ribbon for crafts.
A fragment notes a dominoes game event at Maelene's venue with light social tone and a playful, entertaining atmosphere for all ages. Mentions a social gathering with a price or sale context referenced by the garbled text. The exact details are unclear but the piece centers on a fun community activity.
An early catalog notice advertises silk parasols priced around eight dollars with velluloid accents and wooden handles. Colors include red and brick tones with varied sizing and expected value up to eight dollars and sixty cents, noting fashionable materials and finish.
Catalog item notes $3 knickerbockers in navy blue gray and tan blends with woolen and worsted yarns. Girls’ sizes offered at $2.55. Listings include Moga Mepsirtmeot for a second Unity line and assorted fabric mixes.
A garbled notice references art pictures and prices up to 2.50 and 1.19. The fragment mentions value and scenes, with unclear wording and multiple typographical errors.
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