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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1921
Page
2
A brief advertisement notes silver plated table accessories priced at 1.95 each. It argues a single piece adds festive appeal to the home dinner table, easing nerves and lifting moods with crystal-like glass and lustrous silver shine.
An unusual sale features dainty washable lingerie ribbons in brocaded or plain designs. Ribbons come in pink, light blue and white with 10-yard bolts priced from 35 cents to 1.75 dollars. Also available are 5-yard pieces priced at 15 and 20 cents.
A catalog listing describes Canton crepes crepe de chine foulards taf fetas taffeta and organdie combinations plus elaborate beaded georgettes. Misses' sizes 16 to 20 women 34 to 46 highlighted in the third factory section.
Dainty and summery neckwear offered at $1.00 freshens up wardrobes. The sale features dresses and costumes with slight fading, plus a range of neckwear in organdies and eyelet embroidery. Numerous styles and bargains available on street floor.
The article previews Fiesta San Antonio, terming it the city’s grandest event with parades banners lights and celebrations. It notes King Antonio and Queen of the Sun myths, and urges participation to ensure the 10214 Fiesta surpasses all prior editions.
A San Antonio sale lists cloth bound Bibles from 30 cents up to 10 dollars, leather and keratol bound Bibles 2 to 3.50, thin India paper Bibles five dollars and up, Schofield Bibles 1.50 to 2, prayer books and hymnals three dollars to seven, testaments and Bible guides including The Life of Christ and Bible Dictionary. Catholic prayer books 2.50, and additional religious texts such as Gold Dust daily foods and revival materials noted.
A vintage silk advertisement touts 36 and 40 inch crepe de chine and 30 inch Corean crepe from Cheney Bros. in white flesh orchid and pink. It highlights chiffon taffeta in 36 inch width with spring shades and affordable prices from 1.39 to 2.50, plus 36 inch sweet briar silks in varied designs suitable for linings and kimonos.
15 patterns of fine quality printed Florentines by Cheney Bros in soft weave designs. 32 inch width, popular for kimonos and linings. Sold at $1.50 per pattern.
A sale note lists crepe chiffon at two dollars. The item is shown twice with the price, possibly indicating a second floor display or location.
Large sale of more than 600 garments including Filipino nighties Seco silk teddies muslin gowns and lace trimmed negligees. Items heavily reduced from 4.50 to 8.95 and up with hand embroidery and filet lace. Third floor offers include glove silk vests bloomers union suits and gowns in satin muslin and crepe de chine.
This ad touts Startex Towels at 23 cents each. The famous half linen toweling is described as absorbent with quick drying, offering an 18 by 36 inch unhemmed towel at a markedly low price.
The ad touts thousands of yards of Swiss organdis voile linen and cotton blends in marigold amethyst parakeet jade and other colors at 39c per yard. It highlights sheer voiles and swisses with embroidered dots at 1.50, linen finish suiting 25c, nainsook 25c, dotted mull 25c, and gingham 19c with over 150 styles.
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