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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
7
A household ad urges keeping Pape's Diapepsin for sudden stomach distress. It claims relief from indigestion in five minutes, preventing sour belches and gas, with a 60-cent case said to cure dyspepsia and other stomach troubles.
H A Leche notes New Orleans plans a commission charter campaign after recent elections. The Good Government League seeks state legislative support when the May session convenes to place the charter question before voters. He cites a strong anti bossism mood and a landmark primary in the city’s political history.
Former Senator A P Barrett of San Antonio secured approval to amend the Pru dential Life Insurance company of Texas charter raising capital from 100000 to 106700. The amendment was filed in the insurance department. Otis Elevator Company bid was accepted to install a new elevator in the courthouse old shaft providing double service for 4285 dollars.
A home cough syrup recipe mixes granulated sugar with warm water to make a pint. Add 214 ounces of Pinex in a bottle, then top with sugar syrup and take a teaspoon every one to three hours for quick relief. The plan claims low cost and high satisfaction with a money back guarantee.
Oil prices climb as Standard Oil of New Jersey raises crude costs after the Supreme Court dissolution. Increased wholesale and retail quotes hit kerosene and gasoline with motorists facing higher year‑over‑year running costs. Company mouthpiece J I C Clarke cites tight Pennsylvania crude supply and broader economical conditions as the cause, not the breakup.
Cold can congest the kidneys and overwork them leading to pain soreness and possible serious trouble like Brights disease. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a tonic that strengthens the kidneys and cures kidney or bladder issues within medicine’s reach. Edwards King Drug Co appears as the supplier.
Over Night is hailed as one of the cleverest comedies seen in years by the New Orleans Times-Democrat, praising its humor and wit.
The War Department overturns previous uniform rules and institutes a new system with mandatory evening dress for officers by July 1 1912 and altered wear rules for service uniforms. Enlisted personnel face revised standards including blue and cotton service uniforms on passes and post retreat restrictions. Badges and medals become part of the uniform on designated occasions.
The Railroad Commission told E P Curtis and other railroad labor leaders that it has no objection to wage scale agreements between the Katy of Kansas and Katy of Texas. The attorney general also indicated support for making such agreements.
A clearance ad lists bed sheets pillow cases and fabrics with reduced prices. 81x90 sheets drop to 68c from 76c 72x90 second sheets to 35c 42x36 pillow cases to 9c and yard goods like percale and calico at reduced rates for Friday only.
Spring brings home updating with new draperies and fabrics. Royal scrim features a colored border on two toned cross bars at 16 cents per yard. Sterling Duplex venetian scrim and matching curtains 25 cents per yard. Cretonnes for cut outs and spreads 17 cents. Fancy cretonnes 20 cents. Silkolines in many patterns 121? cents per yard.
A local ad touts discounts on culinary volumes and reference works. Books Reduced include Chafing Dish Recipes 25c a copy, 101 Mexican Dishes companion, Stein Book of Toasts 25c, The White House Cook Book 8c, Webster's Condensed Dictionary 85c. Deals apply tomorrow.
The spring mood brings a desire for new headpieces as Joske Millinery unveils tailored hats in wide and small styles. Colors favor natural and white tones with smart catchy ideas and notable reduced-value hats priced from 50 cents to 3.45 dollars, originally worth 4 to 12 dollars.
In the Economy Basement, gas stoves with 8 burners and 16 inch oven are $9.50. Gas ranges with 5 top burners and 16 inch oven priced at $17.50. Teas with 18 inch double oven $19.95. Other gas ranges range from $25 to $45. Cream pitchers and glass sugar and cream pieces offered at sale prices.
The show features a large selection of tailored suits with unique pieces not to be replaced once sold. London and Paris contribute notable fabrics and shades in whip cords and silky acciliennes with Frenchy tones. Prices range from 12.50 to 65.00.
Retailers offer skirts up to six dollars at 329 per item attracting about 69 customers. The seller notes a 50 cent discount off cost with a small loss on remaining stock. Colors include blacks navy brown and mixed fabrics as inventories clear.
New rugs cut from carpet remnants offer steep savings with typical reductions up to a quarter. Sizes include 24x36 inch bath rugs and 9x12 foot Jap anese and China pieces, with prices ranging from about $1.16 to $12.50 and limited stock remaining.
An adjustable sewing form advertised as the greatest home sewing aid, priced at 15 dollars, held to fit any figure exactly. The Dressmaker book, covering stitches to alterations and care, is offered at 50 cents at the Pattern Counter second floor.
An advertisement praises two undergarments offered at low prices. It highlights corset covers trimmed in lace and embroidery with beading and ribbon for 23 cents and underskirts with knee flouncing, lace, and ribbon beading for 98 cents.
Advertisement notes half price corset sale ending tomorrow. Broken sizes available across high priced lines. Coutil corsets offered in larger sizes and light silk options up to size 26. Silk brocade corsets cut from 22.50 to 11.50 and 9.35 to 7.50. French coutil silk brocade corsets at 6.05. Several lower priced corsets trimmed from 5 and 7.50 to 3.75 and 1.95 to 2.50.
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