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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
10
The article reports on a national beauty contest in Paris selecting the most handsome man in France. Bearded candidates, including Eugene Hoffa at 230 pounds, attract attention as judges decide the winner amid controversy and publicity.
A Detroit area event outlines a large naturalization ceremony for 690 former soldiers. Officials expect attendance by officers and members of the organization at the national convention, with ticketing and hotel accommodations arranged for participants.
Amocium Legion and Veterans' of Fordige War Hay Hellen Ly Cobb plan recruitment drives across Detroit River. Gol, Pil-Lduston, a New York Yankees owner, will oversee muster of veterans while Avsurancda reports Camidian War veterans will cross the river to join forces.
The meeting authorized Commander W. I Cuttle to file a protest and seek removal of Dr. William F. Tasison the examining digester of the War Bureau. Legions statewide discussed politics housing cost and industrial concerns with engineers and representatives from eastern chemicals firms.
The Kiel shipyards once the German Navy’s heart are described as desolate with the fall of ships and halted dock activity. The article notes the decline in naval and industrial activity, with Kiel’s population and wartime capacity severely reduced and the naval base effectively closed.
The fair at Flatouin Tex will be held September 28 29 and October 1 with new improvements this year. A live stock exhibit ball is planned and the construction aims to increase exhibits of poultry and livestock. A premium list and program for the four days are in the catalogue missing from Tavern Gonzales and Bayette areas. A reward is offered for the finder of the four misspelled words in the catalogue entries.
Ad reads women’s silk base hosiery with double silk garter tops in black. Describes 50c qualities pair and 35c pure thread silk base styles with chiffon weight. Indicates large stock and price points for the pair.
Readers see a list of ladies handbags in various leathers and colors with prices ranging from 2.50 to 198 dollars. Featured materials include spider calf shark walrus Morag and other hides with several sale specials noted.
Warner’s features dark-face corsets in two styles with elastic at the vides and Tow-bust model. Pink satin back corsets with elastic top, front lace and sizes up to La 36. Nadia front-lace corsets with elastic waist priced around 2.39 to 3.69.
Prices shown for 40 inch charmeuse in brown and black at 2.49 yard. Satin duchessey offered at 1.69 yard. Chiffon taffeta in brown and black with sale price 1.95 per yard. Fabrics from Tekin Co Vebhagen and associates. Limited stock highlighted for the yardage limited offer.
Woman buyers are offered silk de chine gowns in a mixed selection with regular values 0.905 and 7.05 now priced at 3.95. The sale highlights a single affordable group intended to attract fashion buyers.
An old ad lists hair nets, feather-weight shirts, and Kleinert shields for women and men. It promotes gingham aprons at $1.06, men's collar bands, and lingerie tape in white, pink and blue, with several two for deals and special prices.
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