Specialized Garments For the Younger Set Choice 75 C ee
A brief fashion note describes a line of specialized garments aimed at younger buyers. The piece highlights affordable styles and practical designs suitable for school and social wear.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
8
El Rado Hair Remover and Joske’s Girls Apparel Prominence
The ad promotes El Rado a colorless lotion for hair removal claim it harms no later growth and can be used on face neck or arms. It also touts a range of discounted personal care items and stresses Joske's specialization in girls and misses apparel with four age classifications for proper dressing from ages 6 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joske’s
San Antonio
Joske Juvenile Apparel
Joske’s Exceptional Table Linen Offer Sparks Bargain Frenzy
The Joske Store advertises Latin Damask table cloths 60x90 inches at 59 cents each, all hemmed and floral patterns. Also promotes 8 cent towels and 9 cent snow white bath towels with red borders and fringe, compared to higher usual values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joske
Silk Boot Hosiery Specials at Joske's
Limited stock of Joske's Special S-75 Silk Boot Hose offered in black and white with lisle components to resemble full silk. Onyx 1126 fiber silk boot hose available in several colors at 50c. Onyx 1121 fiber silk boot hose with lisle top priced at 35c each or 3 for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joske’s
Onyx
Joske
Candy Prices and Quick-Turn Candy Kitchen Offerings
Regular sale candy priced 20c to 40c per pound includes caramels Italian creams assorted chocolates and molasses kisses Peanut Butter Kisses and cream mints for dinner favors available with four hours notice Our Candy Kitchen is equipped to fill orders within four hours after receipt Fresh roasted salted peanuts priced 5c per 1-3 pounds Smooth Jordan Almonds 35c per pound down from 50c
Alamo Street Book Clean-Up Sale Highlights Bargain Titles
A sale of several hundred books features 60c 75c and $1.00 titles, three for $1.00 or 35¢ each. Highlights include My Graduation Days at $1.25, School Friendship Book, School Days in cloth, and Oscar Wilde five volumes at $1.50 per volume, with Mrs Muhlbachs romances priced $1.50 or $1.00 cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Street
Oscar Wilde
Handbound Classics Pack: Felix Holt Eyre Hypatia and More
Complete set of Handy Volume Classics offered with morocco binding. Includes Felix Holt by Eliot, Jane Eyre, Hypatia by Kingsley, John Halifax by Mulock, Lorna Doone by Blackmore, and The Spy by Cooper. Priced at $1.25 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Holt
Eliot
Jane Eyre
Hypatia
Kingsley
John Halifax
Mulock
Lorna Doone
Blackmore
the Spy
Cooper
Morocco
Fashionable Blouses and Lingerie Waists On Sale
A varied 98 cent to morrow collection features lingerie and organdie blouses, white Voile and linen waists, large collars trimmed with lace or embroidery, and several Crepe de Chine and Tub Silk pieces in white, flesh, maize, blue and green. Strong styles include new sleeve, collar and cuff features.
Spring Blouses Offered in Crepe Fabrics and Lace
Bright parrots of color lay the scene for spring fashion as blouses in crepe de chine and georgette come in flesh white treculete and gold shades. Many feature embroidered details and large square or pointed collars. Prices highlight a bargain compared with standard five dollar pieces.
Obituary notices batch includes Estelle Evans and others
Miss Estelle Evans aged 24 died Thursday night at a local hospital. Burial sent to Gainesville Texas by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. Mrs Ruth Talmage Bibb aged 29 died Thursday night at a sanitarium. Survived by husband Lockhart Bibb and son Louis, burial to Belmina Alabama. Salvador Frank Castiglione two died Friday morning. funeral Sunday at home, later at San Fernando Cathedral. Mrs Margaret Golden Peth funeral Saturday at 10 from 1012 Denver Blvd to St Gerard's Church, interment Rochester New York. J B Modisette Pennsylvania Lines official died February 21 in Pasadena California. buried in Uniontown Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Evans
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Gainesville
Tex
R. T. Bibb
Ruth Talmage Bibb
Bibb
Alabama
San Antonio
Lockhart Bibb
Louis Bibb
B. D. Lindsay
Belmina
Ala
Salvador Frank Castiglione
Frank C. Castiglione
Santa Rosa Avenue
San Fernando Cathedral
Margaret Peth
Margaret Golden Peth
Denver Boulevard
St. Gerard’s Church
Rochester
N. Y
Pennsylvania Lines
Pasadena
Cal
Modisette
St.Louis
Uniontown
Child Garments for Girls Aged Six to Twelve
The article notes clothing for girls from six to twelve years old, emphasizing suitable garments for practicality. It highlights fitting services and expert guidance to ensure proper models for this age group.
Intermediates Fit Hard to Size in Youth Apparel
Intermediates aged 12 14 and 16 are described as hard to fit due to undefined waists wide shoulders and grown up arm length. The text claims specialized garments render these traits into symmetry and wholesome youthfulness.
Junior fashions described for age groups 13 to 17
The text outlines petite figures with small bones and rounded shapes. It notes the higher waistline and short skirt length as flattering styles for juniors aged 13, 15, and 17. Garments are specially designed to fit these measurements in harmony.
Measurements Describe Garment Variants For Misses
The passage notes standard measurements for misses aged 14 16 and 18 and describes regular lengths from shoulder to waist waist to hem sleeve length and waist girth as well as bust line indications. It suggests a distinct garment type differing from others based on these figures.
Spring Coats and Children's Middy Skirts Advertised
Spring coats for juniors and misses priced from 5.00 to 35.00 feature flowelly woolen materials jerseys and gabardines in stylish models for girls aged 14 to 18. Also advertised are middy skirts for children in wash materials with stripes in blue.
Party Dresses and Garden Wear Sold at Set Prices
Describes Miss party dresses in taffeta chiffon and net with ruffles and ribbons in pink blue nile orchid peach maize and white ranging from 17.50 to 55. Also garden or sports wear smocks in white wonderlin and galatea knee length with large pockets sizes 34 to 42 priced 1.98 to 5.00.
New Middies and Children's Dresses in Bright Trim
New Middies, belted and plain in galatea wash fabrics, white with red green blue or yellow trim. Ages 18 years, from 98c to 98. Children’s dresses in striped ginghams, short and semi waist, hemstitched collar and cuffs, ages 6 to 16, $3.50. Pretty dresses in repps linens and ginghams, ages 6 to 14, various styles, special $5.00.
Junior Dresses Draped in Taffeta Georgette Crepes
Attractive junior dresses in taffeta messaline and Georgette crepes with contrasting trims. Some designs combine taffeta and Georgette. others feature tailored effects. Sizes 14 to 16 years priced 15.00 to 30.00.
Children's lingerie dresses in various styles and prices
A catalog of girls dresses ranges from 6 to 16 years with white lingerie dresses, galatea middy suits, silk and chiffon party dresses, ginghams and wash fabrics. Prices span from 1.48 to 30.00 with new and extra value selections highlighted.
Silk Dresses for Street and Sports Wear
Silk dresses in taffeta georgette and crepe de chine offered for street afternoon and sports wear. Ages 16 and 18 years priced from 16.75 to 57.50 in shades.
Beautiful Dainty Summer Dresses for Girls 6 to 14
A collection of children’s dresses in sizes 6 to 14 years featuring nets and organdies with hand embroidery and val lace trims. High waist styles offered at extra value, priced at 15 dollars.
Spring Wash Suits For Boys 2 to 9 Years
Spring boy's wear lineup features wash suits in white and trimmed galatea duck madras and repp from ages 2 to 9. Prices range from 1.00 to 4.00 with matching hats and knickerbockers in assorted fabrics and colors plus rompers shirts and caps on offer.
Prominent local figures advertise auto equipment and services
A Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertisement notes contact via phone and promotes automobile equipment. The text also references well known local personalities Hokus and Hardappe, implying their notoriety in town and a humorous remark on borrowing an item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardappe
Receiver seeks injunction in Cross 8 Ranch ancillary case
Floyd McGown as receiver filed ancillary proceedings in the Thirty-seventh district court to stop unauthorized pasture use of about 6000 acres claimed by defendants in Jerome P. Magee versus Cross Farming Co. The Cross S ranch spans over 18 000 acres and a court decision is sought to restrain the activity. A German engineer has invented a 28 recess for cutting marble and improving electrical conductance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross 8
Floyd McGown
Jerome P. Magee
Cross Farming Company
Anderson
McGown
Navasota Stem Out Hay Contract Relief Fails in Army Bill
The House struck from the army appropriation bill the clause exempting Navasota Transfer Co from continuing hay delivery to the Southern Department. A point of order by Mann and Borland was sustained. Texans Eagle Hardy and Garner argued border mobilization raised hay costs from 10.20 to 20 dollars a ton, causing losses. Senator Sheppard may seek reinsertion in the Senate version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Army
Navasota Transfer Company
Southern Department
Mann
Borland
Missouris
S Eagle
Hardy
Garner
Sheppard
Senate
The Popular Understudy
A fragmented dialogue shows a weary husband asking about church and his wife replying she is unwell and suggesting to call someone to send them. The text reflects a domestic scene with incomplete lines and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thim
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OSKES
Choice
Yellow Hall Boy
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Lyon’s
Peiure
Tse Ee
Oeweet
Handy Volume Classics
S. F. Castiglione
Terment
San Fernando Cemetery
J. B. Modisette
Junior
Retente Rhie
Eaves Dp
Oniq
Ofi
White Reignskin
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
House
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