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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
16
On the second floor Wolff & Marz announce a large February white goods sale featuring silk and cotton yard fabrics at substantial savings. Readily available are snowy white fabrics and new novelty fabrics priced below current value, aimed at San Antonio women.
A San Antonio co operative union proposes small short term loans to workers with six percent interest. Shares cost 10 dollars, max five per member, with a policy to pool funds, assist thrift, and provide emergency loans. officers are J Shuffer president H Shoor vice president Bol Lipshite secretary treasurer Bam Lipahitz A Hofer, no salaries. The group has seventy members and over 1000 dollars in the fund, with offices at 1406 Monterey Street.
The San Antonio post office announced lifting restrictions on parcels to Belgium. Parcels must weigh no more than 1 pound and meet size limits, with sender and recipient addresses, declared value, and customs form on the wrapper. Parcels from New York City to Antwerp require War Trade Good clearance and proper handling.
The city tests funding for repairing several bridges including Navarro Street and the San Antonio River crossing. Mayor Ball states traffic closures result from dangerous conditions as engineers brace the worst site. Officials say funds may be scarce without a bond, while the water department inspects other bridges for repairs.
Two youths faced police court for alleged reckless driving after a crash. One claimed only two little toddies were drank. the other denied drinking, admitting a prior toddy. Judge Buckley heard their tales as cars collided between two vehicles, a crowd not present, and one defendant was fined.
In Washington a Senate judiciary subcommittee prepared for a formal plan of procedure to investigate Halsseviki propaganda and other agitation in the United States. Albert Rhys Williams, recently released from Russia, appeared with counsel urging public testimony and parliamentary access. The committee aims to hear witnesses including Americans recently in Russia and consular officials to assess alleged agitation.
An offer of exceptional value in fine white Handkerchief Linen. It is very sheer texture and full 36 inches wide, desirable for underwear shirt waists dresses for women and children. Regular 8c quality, 8 1/2 cents a yard.
A catalog-like listing of sheer flaxon lawns, indigo linen, and Canton crepe fabrics in multiple widths and qualities. Prices range from 15 to 75 cents for domestic linens and 1.50 for mer cerized satin cotton blends, highlighting用途 for dresses shirts waists underwear and suits. Includes notes on weave, texture, and suitable applications.
Linen assortment for dressmaking includes 16 to 90 inch widths in Flemish Art, Ramie, and standard linens. Prices range from 73 cents to about $3.00 per yard, with quality marks noted for each type and width. Names of fabrics include 16-inch Waisting, 36-38 inch Waisting, Flemish Art Linen, Ramie Linen, and Linen Sheeting.
An old newspaper ad promotes soft longcloth at a special price of $2.39 per piece. It notes three hundred pieces in stock, full 88 inch width, glove finish white cloth, made from long staple cotton, sold in twelve yard sections with packaging. Regular price cited as $2.65 per piece.
Extra advertisement notes 33 inch wide white pajama checks sold at 21 cents a yard. It promotes soft finished corded effect fabric suitable for underwear and women's and children's wear, highlighting a reduced price from 25 cents to 21 cents per yard.
Linen finish suitings and skirtings are offered in plain inert finishes resembling all linen weaves with round thread effects. Prices: 33 in Glasgow Lines finish 38¢ quality, 28¢. 33 in Glasgow Lines finish 39¢ quality 33¢. 32 in Smock Linen 50c quality. Also nurses cloths in pin cord and novelty voile and organdies with multiple widths, patterns, and price points. Suitable for dresses, uniforms, and accessories with a wide range of check, stripe, and embroidery designs.
25¢ White Dimity Checks in 27 inch width with crisp finished weave. 2500 yards offered at 19¢ per 4 yard bundle. Suitable for women's dresses, children's dresses, and shirt waists. High quality fabric for garment use.
A sale catalogs white silks and related fabrics for spring wardrobes. Items include 36 to 40 inch White Georgette and White Shantung with substantial discounts, plus White Satin, Habutai, Crepe, and Nets. The ad promotes affordability for milky season frocks blouses skirts and sewing needs.
A fragmented ad lists Embroidery Edgings Swiss and Naingook from 29 to 40 cents, widths one to six inches, suitable for underwear trim. Also notes Navisack embroidered flounces about fifty pieces, and Platt Valenciennes laces in sets up to 6 inches wide, priced to 9 to 29 cents per yard.
Durable 30 inch wide Riplette fabric offered at 25 cents a yard, reduced from 35 cents. Soft, comfortable weave requires no ironing when laundered. 2600 yards available, strong material for making underwear and garments.
A 1911 style catalog lists new weaves and patterns for spring and midsummer garments. It features satin stripe canvas, gabardine, herringbone, lattice checks, Ottoman cords, and satin plaids with prices and quality tiers, including Nainsook fabrics and dimity checks for women's and children's wear.
A vintage catalog note advertises underwear and nainsock sold by the piece. It highlights a twelve yard length of soft carded yarns suitable for fine garments and children's dresses, listing a low price of 2.69 for the nainsock piece and 3.08 for the underwear crafted from the same material.
A historic advertisement lists Sea Island Nainsooks and longcloths with prices for 12 yard bolts and 36 inch widths. It praises soft textures, moisture absorption, and durability, aimed at households and garments. The page highlights various bleached muslins, cambrics, and batiste options. It promotes prompt purchase to cover seasonal demand and notes anti septic cloths and silk finished fabrics for dresses and undergarments.
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