Leases Old Poor Farm to W M Laver for One Year
County commissioners lease eighteen acres of the old county poor farm near the Tolin MGM street car line to W M Laver for one year at $40 total. The county retains option to sell within the year while lessee must move in and give possession. The $3 per acre rate is noted despite city limits of San Antonio.
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Old County
Tolin Mgm
Thursils
W. M. Laver
Mr Laver
Leff
San Antonio
After sickness Scott's Emulsion praised for recovery
The piece argues any relapse after illness is feared as it weakens natural resistance. It highlights Scott's Emulsion as a pure medicinal food feeding tissues and blood, aiding lungs and throat, and notes physicians and nurses endorse it.
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Scot & Bowne
Bloaulfield
Protection of 1s Markets Urges Congress Action
Secretary Redfield urges Congress to pass laws to shield U S industries from destructive foreign competition after the war. He favors using Treasury and Commerce enforcement, strong measures against foreign pricing, and amendments to the Clayton Act to curb undercutting and monopolistic practices while avoiding tariffs.
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Washington, D. C
Unite States
Congress
Redfield
Jielice
Curie
Secrestary
Treasury Department
Department of Pus
Storewide Gift Assortments Highlighted in Feature
A local store showcases extensive gift merchandise across all sections. Shoppers can expect varied selections, from seasonal novelties to practical presents, with staff recommendations and convenient displays to guide choices.
Dolls and families on sale at 25 cents each
Local shop offers a wide doll selection with a whole family of Kewpies at 25 cents each and hundreds of dolls in all sizes priced up to 3 dollars, including annex items.
Silk undergarments offered in three price groups
Crepe de chine camisoles and silk underwear advertised in three envelope chemise and nightgown groups. Priced at $1 for dainty pieces and $3.95 $4.95 and $5.95 for set items, per Third Fluor advertisement.
Jewelry assortment in gold and silver on first floor
A broad display of jewelry with hundreds of designs in filled and solid gold and in sterling silver. Prices range from a few cents up to 12.50 per piece, each item sold in a box on the first floor.
Feather boas on sale in multiple colors first floor
Fashion item details list feather boas priced at 3.95 for ten and 7.50 for a larger amount, offered in white black and two tone effects. The note highlights fashion appeal and location on the first floor.
Handkerchief Special Offers Three in a Box
A catalog note advertises handkerchiefs at 69 cents for a three pack in boxes of two three and six, with other items priced up to 4.50 each from First Flour.
Neckwear Special Assortment in Dainty Materials
A local shop advertises a special neckwear assortment priced at 25 and featuring new designs in dainty materials. Each piece comes in a double box, highlighted as a first display option for shoppers seeking refined accessories.
Silk yardage sale on second floor
Black silks yard-wide all silk Taf fetas offered at 89 cents to 1.89 per yard. A very desirable gift. Second Floor.
Silk Blouses Special for Gifts and Wear
Silk blouses in white and black crepe de chine offered as specials. Styles vary with prices around $2.50 to $2.59. First Floor displays noted.
Lace Blouses Special at Two Ninety Eight
Cream net embroidered in gold threads trimmed with harmonious colors offered at 2.98. First floor display and sale details emphasize affordable lace blouses for shoppers.
Dainty Perfumes Feature Attractive Packages
A local display showcases fine perfumes in a great assortment of odors priced from 0 cents to 2.50 per bottle on the first floor.
Tailor Suits and Sill Dresses Featured at Bargain Prices
The ad promotes three Tailor Suits at 34.75 24.75 and 18.75 from regular stocks originally 75 and Sill Dresses at 7.75 and 14.50 special purchases of 15 to 25 qualities. Two groups of suits and two groups of dresses offer a broad selection in late mid winter styles with fabric details including fur braid and velvet trims. Suits include long and short coats with extra sizes at 18.75 while silk and serge dresses form a silk collection just received.
Hats Offered in Various Winter Styles at Seasonal Price
A group of up to 15 tuned hats priced at 3.75 each showcases a diverse winter fashion selection. The sale presents numerous compact shapes in multiple sizes, reflecting broad consumer choice for cold weather wear.
Free Lecture on Christian Science Sparks Commerce Debate
A discussion argues for cooperative approaches among businesses to prevent monopolies in trade. Speakers urge federal supervision of large firms and banks under the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Reserve Board to safeguard smaller trades and domestic markets. The debate also touches on expanding foreign engagement, including new channels like the Panama Canal waterway. A separate notice announces a free Christian Science lecture in San Antonio at Beethoven Hall, detailing date, time, and speaker.
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United States
Americas
Federal Trade Commission
Vic—Tor
Legitimak Ecommerce
Tedfield
Federal Reserve Board
I African
Chearestt Hanks
United Sales
Retail Clearance of Holiday Goods Across Multiple Floors
The notice lists expanded stock for delivery readiness and discounts on assorted items. It notes Silk garters in neat boxes, Royal Society embroidered pieces, serpentine crepe designs, fleeced flannelettes, heavy plaid blankets, mesh bags at wholesale prices, and women’s and children’s felt slippers priced from $1 to $1.75 across floors two to five.
Slippers and Boots in Leather Styles
A catalog note lists men slippers in fine leather with kid lining in tan and black priced at 2.45. Cavalier house boots plush lined at 2.85. Silk velvet wool astrakhan and leopard cap scarf and muff styles range from 1 to 15 dollars, displayed on the first floor.
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Cavalier House
Seance Line and Staircase Tale From Old Journal
Fragmentary notes recount a seance line and odd staircase tale from late era records. Vague references point to a 1910s setting with unspecified events and locations.
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Tleed
Cail
Leed’s
Woolen Mills
East Hoston St. Gunler Hotel
Tueed
OLD Poor Farm
M. Laver
Moundin
Venador
Sumatra
Toilat
Gowle
Saul Wolfson
Wolfson
Santa Claus
AtAntie
Dantesie
Farsith
Denestie
America
Tadiat
Hust
South Africa
Tou Ec
Dn Vonelushm
Scinutr
Texas
Beethoven Hall
Qhugel
Garters
Royal Society
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