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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

2

Egro Arrested In Burglary Case and Prison Escape

A man named Egro, a negro inmate recently escaped from a Arkansas prison, is under arrest in a burglary case involving a street-level safe and a mule dealer at 1021 Marcos Street. He allegedly admitted to the crime and to an earlier escape, detailing attempted safe robbery and theft estimated over $1000. Detective work and fingerprint checks accompany the case as authorities pursue further charges and link to prior prison escape.

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Endorse Theodore Roosevelt Jr for Secretary of War

In a Tuesday night Alamo Post meeting at 218 Tasoya Street, unanimous support was voiced for Theodore Roosevelt Jr. to join Mr Roosevelt’s cabinet. The resolution urged President Harding to appoint him, citing his World War service and leadership in Colonel Honstvelt's regiment as a qualifying factor.

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Hard Work Ahead for Troops in January Training

A January training plan orders hard work for units under Gen. James G. Harbord. Recruits to fill battalion roles will undergo extended field exercises at Camp Uilis with a focus on discipline and readiness. Some troops will rotate to Cryer Stanley to avoid constant field training, maintaining steady progression in second field.

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Scope in Vision Guides Future Business Growth

The text argues that a business built only on today’s cash will fail tomorrow. It urges focusing on public service and long term goals, especially as a new year begins. It stresses that lasting success comes from serving people when they need it most and delivering enduring value beyond current sales.

Ostrich Feather Fans Offered At Bargain Prices

Local retailer promotes a bulk sale of ostrich feather fans with many colors and prices ranging from 6 to 45 dollars just in time for New Year dances and social entertainments at Street Flour.

All Boys Suits Price Cut to Bargain Rates

Formerly priced from 320.00 to 35.00, now offered from 16.00 to 317.50. Sizes 9 to 11 years, some with two pairs of pants. Unusually good tailoring with double-stitched seams and interlining. Materials are all wool fabrics.

Clear-Away Bedding and Linen Centerpieces Sale

Listing sale items for home textiles including centerpieces from 24 to 36 inches, pure linen towels, 13-piece Japanese luncheon sets, and lace-trimmed cretonne scarves. Highlights include $3 centerpieces, $1.69 items, $8.50 bed spreads, Turkish towels at $1.75, scarfs and covers from 9c to $2.00, and auto robes priced to $5.00 on the fourth floor.

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Wash Goods Remnants Reduced in Great Reductions

Short lengths of flannel gingham cretonnes pillow casing and madras all offered at great reductions from original prices. Includes bleached domestics sheetings oilcloths and cretonnes with marked discounts noted in Second Flour.

Broken Wool Goods Seized for Garment Making

Broken lots of serges brilliantines wool challies and striped midhairs for dresses. Includes Poiret word tricotine silk poplin velour and checks in 54 and 64 inch widths. Priced at 1.00 and 1.50 per piece. in great demand for women's tailored suits and skirts.

Extra Special Yarns for Needlework Sold by Bolt

Ad lists fine yarn selections with 10 yard bolts in 30 inch width and non shrinkable flannel fabrics. Prices noted include $2.89 for 32 inch flannel and $2.00 belt with 195 yards navy blue flannel in 27 inch width. Mentions crepe fabrics for kimonos and underwear in pink lavender light blue Copenhagen and white.

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Clear Away of Wool and Woolnap Blankets Sale

Clear-Away of wool and woolnap blankets offering 286 blankets in plaids and varied styles. Sizes three-quarter to double red, special values from 3.95 to 9.00, plus 252 fine woolnap and cotton blankets and 102 woolnap items. Includes sizes 72x84 and 60x80 with seersucker options.

Riding Habits Sale Announcement

A riding apparel sale offers cotton and wool riding habits with coats and breeches. Prices drop from 85 to 42 dollars on select items, with earlier regular prices 325 dollars reduced to the sale range.

Coats Jackets Capes and Scarfs Featured In Sale

Local shop advertises a selection of coats jackets capes and dolmans scarves chokers muffs and pieces appealing to varied winter needs. The listing highlights multiple styles and sizes for men and women with prices to attract customers.

All Blouses Sale Across Waisted Lingerie Lineup

Sale offers broad selection of blouses and lingerie in georgette chiffon satin and lace fabrics priced from 2.98 to 15.00 with multiple styles and finishes. Includes waistlines such as georgette waists satin waists and lace waists. strong emphasis on discounted items.

Raincoats 14 Off Our Stock Attractively Priced

Raincoats discounted by 14 percent from stock of rubberized silks cotton and wool in women and misses styles. Regular prices range from 8 50 to 35.00 now reduced to 5 74 or 23 38 depending on item.

Corduroy Robes Advertised in Varied Styles and Prices

An ad promotes corduroy robes made of high quality fabric in brocade or plain weave with decorative collars cuffs and pockets. Colors include purple wine and other hues, with price points noted around five to ten dollars. The text references American styling and trims.

Clear-Away Blouses and Skirts at Bargain Prices

Georgette blouses offered in a large mix of colors and styles with several odds and ends. All-wool serge skirts feature straight lines, trims, pockets, belts, and decorative embroidery. Prices range from 4.25 to 8.50 for the assortment.

All Coats 1 Off Sale Including Fur Trimmed Styles

Listing shows coats at varied prices from $19.66 to $150.00 with examples like fur trimmed and tailored three-quarter coats. Offers include single off retail and multiple price points, indicating a clearance or stock reduction event with a range of garment costs and percentages.

Ivery Atock

Coats for Girls and Juniors Discounted Range Expanded

A wide selection of coats for girls and juniors with prices cut from 15.00 to 57.50 down to 10.00 to 38.34 for ages 6 to 14 years. Older youths 12 to 17 years see reductions from 19.50 to 138.00 to 13.00 to 50.00. Sizes 76 to 6 years priced 5.30 to 8.64.

Wearable Warmth: Ash ver and Wool Sweaters Sale

The catalog lists all-wool sweaters for women children and misses from Ash ver in brown, Copenhagen, green and diadet with roll collars. Misses tuxedo styles in two tone and solid colors priced at 10 to 20 dollars. Wool scarves and pullovers in pure wool feature ripple tail and waistline cuts with high color options like rose and coral, starting at 3.95 dollars.

Copenhagen

Girls' Fine Coats Price Drop Ad on Fourth Floor

Formerly sold from 25 to 85 dollars, now 12.60 to 42.00. Sizes range from 2 to 6 years. Materials include velvets veloura broadcloth and other expensive fabrics in various colors. Belts and flare modules with numerous trims. Fourth Floor.

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