Volunteer Plan Deemed Failure Under Scott Defense Report
Major General Hugh L. Scott, army chief of staff, denounces the volunteer system as a failure. He cites weak mobilization of the National Guard, inadequate training under the Defense Act, and difficulties in recruiting for both guard and regular army, urging a universal peacetime military service approach.
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Corega Holds False Teeth Firmly for Comfort
An ad notes Corega reduces loose plates and sore gums by firming the dental plate. It also mentions military censorship efforts, coast artillery defense plans, and national guard shortages, citing General Scott and Brigadier General Weaver.
Christmas Handkerchiefs in Shamrock Lawn Delights
Christmas Hendkerchiet offering initial linen handkerchiefs in white and colored Shamrock Lawn. Prices range from 10c to 50c each with embroidered corners and edges. Featured three for 69c and three for $1.00 in decorative boxes, with varied fabrics including crepe de chine and silk.
Christmas Greeting Cards and Visiting Cards Offer
Christmas Cards offered engraved with your name in various styles. Large assortment priced from $5.00 to $20.00 for 100 cards and 100 envelopes. Visiting cards engraved with your name and plate provided, $1.39 to $3.50 for 100 cards. Tally cards and place cards available for all occasions.
Writ ing Papers in Holiday Style Stationery
In our Stationery Department you will find dainty Writing Papers from the best mills in boxes dressed in holiday style. Come and examine to appreciate. Prices range from 25c to 10.00.
Jewelry for Women Solid Gold Pieces and Accessories
Jewelry for Women offers solid gold brooches pins LaValieres and rings priced from $2.50 to $35.00. Bar pins safety catches bracelets and watches feature Swiss or American movements and various finishes and settings.
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LaValieres
Fancy Leather Goods and Travel Cases Sale Notice
A sale offers leather goods including jewel boxes in black or color for men or women from 1.00 to 32.50. Medicine bottle sets with black cases and 3 to 8 inch bottles 1.00 to 2.50 per set. Emergency first aid sets 3.50 to 6.00. Tie cases in black tan or dark green 1.50 to 10.00. Handkerchief cases 1.50 to 3.50. Collar bags in multiple colors 1.00 to 2.50. Traveling rolls with ebony ivory fittings 3.50 to 40.00 per set. Sewing sets 2.25 to 7.00.
Jewelry for Men and Accessories Price List
Jewelry items include belt buckles in sterling silver or gold plate from 75c to 1.00. Cuff buttons solid gold engraved and diamond set 1.50 to 20.00 per pair. Scarf pins solid gold cameo diamond and stone set 1.50 to 7.00 each. Tie clasps solid gold plain engraved diamond or stone set 1.50 to 5.00. Coat chains solid gold 2.50 to 7.00. Watch fobs silk ribbon with solid gold pendants 5.00 to 20.00. Cases for cigarettes or cigars sterling silver plain and on from 4.00 to 15.00. Knives solid gold and gold filled plain or engraved 1.00.
Book Store Christmas Shopping Guide
Some people do the greater part of their Christmas shopping right in the Book Store. It has so many gifts that are just what I wanted and is prepared for every Christmas book want with staff ready to help with suggestions.
Silk Gowns and Japanese Kimonos Arrive In New Stock
New Silk Gowns priced from 3.95 to 22.50 feature slip-over and Empire styles in pink Georgette crepe and satin blends with Valencienne laces and hand embroideries. Fancy Japanese Kimonos from 1.50 offer printed crepe and satin options in pink blue rose and lavender with full sleeves and elegant trims.
Better Clothes for Boys Cherishable Holiday Styles
A retail page showcases boys clothing for Christmas with pleated jackets peg-top knickerbockers and Mackinaws in gray brown navy and mixtures. Sizes range from 2 to 18 years and include worsted serge felt madras gingham soisette and cap designs with convertible collars and fur lined options.
San Antonio's Best Toy Store Promises Large Stock
A local advertisement proclaims a very large toy store week with abundant dolls and varied toys. It highlights larger stocks, better service, and enhanced facilities as reasons it is San Antonio's best toy store on the sixth floor.
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San Antonio
Tea Aprons and Woolen Wear At Bargain Prices
Dainty tea aprons in organdie and lawn priced 25c to 1.50 with lace medallions and hand made rosettes. Woolen knit sacques and snugglers for morning wear come in white pink blue gray and lavender with ribbon ties. Bath robes of Beacon Blanket and Eider down shown in pink blue lavender and rose with satin collars or braid trim. Knit petticoats in cotton and wool, white with colored border or solid pink blue and red. Full length and designed not to crawl or bunch at the knees.
New Silk Displays for Christmas Gifts
A silk section on the second floor showcases new silk waist and dress patterns. The display emphasizes beautiful and sensible silks perfect for holiday gifting and pleasing women likely to love them. The show is at its best now.
Gift Suggestions From the Shoe Department
Catalogue of slippers and related footwear with prices for women men and infants. Items include embroidered felt slippers 2 dollars cushion sole felt slippers 1.50 dollars fur trimmed slippers 1 dollar crocheted slippers 5 to 1 dollar wool eiderdown socks 65 cents flannel slippers 25 cents white eight button overgaiters 2 dollars two toned lace boots 10 dollars satin slippers 2.50 dollars evening slippers 4 to 12 dollars leather house slippers 2.25 dollars felt slippers 1.25 dollars infants crocheted slippers 59 to 75 cents.
Fancy Silk Quilts and Luxurious Infant Sets on Sale
The ad lists items including Fancy Silk Quilts $1.95 to $8.50 Cashmere Lacques 59c to $4.50 Cashmere Kimonos $1.25 to $5.00 Silk Tufted Coats $5.00 to $7.50 Hand-made Bibles 89c to $5.00 Hand-made Pillow Slips $1.50 to $5 Rattles 25c to 89c Infants' Bootees 59c to 1.50 Fancy Bootees in wool zephyr or silk Hand-knit sets for tots muff cap stole white Angora trimmed in pink/blue $2.50.
Gifts Men Want From the Men’s Store on First Floor
A shopper’s guide of wearable gifts for men featuring robe sets from $4.00, lounging silk robes up to $35.00, gloves from $1.00 to $5.00, silk shirts $3.00 to $10.00, dress shirts $1.50 to $3.50, belts garters and box gifts, mufflers $0.50 to $6.00, silk hose and sets, pajamas $3 to $10, smoking jackets $12.50 to $25, vests, ties, four-in-hand, and negligee shirts priced from $1.00 to $3.50.
Plan for Next Year Expands Teachers' Training School Growth
Plans for a larger state wide teachers training school program unfold after a record session at First Baptist Church. William P. Phillips leads expansion with a 1917 attendance goal of one thousand. A Pastors Institute in San Antonio concluded, with a second session planned for San Marcos in June. Mrs James M Young promoted equal suffrage. Ad copy notes Godiva sale and holiday rail rates.
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San Antonio
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