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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1907
Page
6
An advertisement describes an extra heavy German loom pattern table damask with warranted pure linen. The price is listed as 0c yard at 3c, indicating a promotion or catalog shorthand for fabric pricing and availability.
Catalog describes 400 new silk petticoats offered at one third off, with fue and taffeta fabrics in navy brown black and changing shades. Prices range from 7.50 for 10.00 silk petticoats to 10.99 for 15.00 silk petticoats plus coats in Swiss and Trench taffeta with ruffles and dust rufts in black brown emerald and other shades.
Readable fragments describe a sale of fancy ribbons in multiple widths and colors, priced 25c to 40c per yard, plus satin sash ribbone and double face satin items. Also listed are printed lawns, batistes, checked lawns, Gatistes, English Madras, and Zephyr Ginghams with varied patterns and new colorings.
Advertises staples like ginghams and percales for school wear with price breaks. Highlights new ginghams in fast colors 27 inches wide at 12 cents a yard, Madras shirtings 20 cents, and various fabrics including wrapper material and Dotted Swiss. Announces curtain fabrics and a Monday sale on sheer curtains at 89 cents per pair.
President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte discuss potential prosecutions of top Standard Oil officials. Bonaparte indicates higher-ups may face investigations if a solid case exists, while acknowledging the challenge of a $29,000,000 fine on a modest capital base. Developments on Harriman railroad probes loom in coming weeks.
A local advertisement promotes back combs with gilt mountings and jet settings, plus Royal Shoes and West leathers in latest fall styles. Fall styles include women’s oxfords and children's sandals at reduced Monday prices, and new Lapnel Wallis Hand Bags and St. Regis Shopping Bags priced around $1.00 to $1.25.
Special to The Light reports wealth officer Brumby returning to Brownsville to lead the dengue control effort. The Texas health department struggles to fully curb the outbreak and Brumby focuses on preventing spread to other cities as Dr Burnby undertakes intensified efforts.
The attorney general's department yesterday approved a 360,000 city of Waco sanitary bond issue with five percent interest maturing in thirty years. Bonds were immediately adjudged to the firm Spitzer & Company at a handsome premium.
Mrs Shaw suffered burns to face hands and arms when gasoline exploded in a room while she cleaned clothing near a charcoal furnace. Her brother and neighbors smothered the flames and prevented broader damage. Fire Chief Wright treated her injuries. doctors deem the wounds not serious.
A San Antonio proposal for a new brewery draws strong approval with funds pledged well over half the stated million dollar capitalization. August Limiatger said the agitation remains active and he expects the venture to proceed despite rumors of disputes or hidden backers.
Roy Mainard a 26 year old Black resident of Lockhart Tex died after falling from a Southern freight train while attempting to steal a ride to the city. Police report the exact cause is unclear but the train crew brought him to the engine cab where he died en route to a hospital. Coroner Urnscheid to investigate.
Roht Mr Silbee, longtime cashier at M Halt Bro, was presented a diamond locket by firm employees before departing to start a new business. Nathan art spoke for the group, expressing friendship and best wishes as he thanked him for his service. Silsbee leaves next week to settle in a new city and open a store on Alsmo place.
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