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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

14

Fuel Oil Supply Assured for January Amid Southwest Shortage

A meeting of Ann Antonis fidusmus and major fuel users at the Gunter Hotel resolved to pursue guaranteed deliveries as the Southwest faced a fuel oil shortage. Despite limited imports from Port Aransas and Turnpieu, committees were formed under the Manufacturers Association to press the Shipping Board and War Administration for steady shipments. A Gulf Refining Company report noted three ships to replace energy, with Mexico labor constraints complicating staffing at lignite mines.

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Perilous Air Barrage Tactics Amid Heavy Shellfire

Reports describe intense anti air warfare with barrages reaching up to 24000 feet. Aircraft face frequent concussions, air pockets, and a deadly cluster of heavy machine gun fire. Pilots risk fatal outcomes if they fail to weather the barrage and range of fire.

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Textile yardage assortment in satin crepe and habutai

A catalog-style notice lists 36-inch chiffons and tafetas in colors and black, 36-inch heavy satins, 40-inch trousseau crepe, 36-inch habutai in black and white, a white crepe, and silk cruise velvet in all shades. It notes yard pricing and units.

Ehick Shanghai Croise

Textiles on Offer Include Georgette Crepe and Silk Voiles

A fabric list details Georgette Crepe in multiple colors and widths, Silk Voiles in black and colors, Chiffon varieties such as Chiffon Cloth and Chiffon Taffetas, plus Will o' the Wisp and Llandora Georgetic Creps. Prices range from about $1.00 to $3.00.

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Special Taffetas and Chiffon Fabric Prices List

A price list shows various fabrics including Special Taffetas and Chiffon Taffetas in widths from 26 to 40 inches with prices ranging from 1.39 to 3.50. Items include Black Bonnet Taffeta and Radium Taffetas, with several width and price variants.

Special Tub Satin Prices Across White and Colors

Textile listing notes satin options including quality levels for special tub satin in white and colored shades. Mentions 36 inch widths at multiple price points and white only variants, with assorted shades and widths plus a wide 36 inch option.

Special Pongees in Natural and Solid Colors

Textile ad lists natural color pongees in 32 to 36 inch widths with prices from $1.29 to $3.00 and crepe varieties, including imperial and regalia shantung options. Items feature domestic and imported pongees and crepes in multiple sizes and price points.

Regalia Shantung

Khaki Kool Fabric Prices and Variants Listed

Special Khaki Kool fabrics in printed brocade effects and solid colors priced per yard. Fancy prints include colora and white options. 40 inch widths range from 4.29 to 5.00. Solid color and all white 36 inch wide options priced from 2.89 to 3.60.

Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine Fabrics on Sale

Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine and Society Silks offered in all colors. Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine fabrics 86 inches wide at 3 per yard. F200 quality Shieting Stripe Crepe de Chine and evening shades 36 inches at 63c. Fifty shades 42 inches wide at 1.69 per yard.

Silk and Cotton Society

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