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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1912

Page

20

Forest groups push 80000 dollar appropriation to save chestnut trees

The forestry association urges Congress to provide 80000 to combat the blight destroying chestnut timber in New England and mid Atlantic states. It backs Representative Moore’s bill. secretary E S Ridsdale cites millions in losses and says Agriculture lacks funds for a real fight.

Associated Press Washington, D. C The Forestry Association Congress Middle Atlantic New England Moore Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Connecticut Maryland E. S. Ridsdale Association Department of Agriculture Wilson

Dam Across Nueces River Contemplated for Irrigation

Preliminary work starts on a major project near Cotulla to impound water with a dam across the Nueces River seven miles north of Cotulla. The plan would irrigate 70 000 acres and extend canals eighteen to twenty miles beyond Cotulla. Headed by N G Simpson the project may bond the irrigation district after feasibility. Keck and Stanfield farms would be submerged by the reservoir.

Cotulla Tex Nueces River New Fowlerton N. G. Simpson W. H. Sylvester W. E. Rockwell United States Irrigation B. A. Keck W. B. Stanfield

Macedonia in a dejected state prompts calls for intervention

A Constantinople report from a Turkish inquiry commission describes widespread gloom in Macedonia after dynamite outrages. It notes a secret petition for foreign intervention, rising assassinations, and a feared spring uprising amid abuses by officers disarming Christians and aiding Muslims.

Associated Press Constantinople Commission of Macedonia Asan Istib

Shoes at Great Reductions in Tomorrow’s Sale

Advertises broken lot shoes at deep discounts for women and children with specific styles and prices. Highlights $3 shoes for $1.35 and $5 Coronation boots for $3.15, plus other pairs from $1.29 to $2.65 and various leathers and finishes. Urges early purchase before sizes run out.

Playing Cards Two for 25 Jo h Imprint

A Joske branded card set offered at half the price of standard 25 Bicycle cards. Identical quality with all color options.

Joske

We'll Suit 100 Boys Here Tomorrow and Save Quite a Bit

Attractive price reductions on boys suits with $3.50 suits at $2.13 and $5 suits at $3.33. Extra pants drop from 50c and 75c to 39c. 75c knickerbockers now 63¢ in any pattern. 75c shirts and blouses 63c tomorrow.

Initial Stationery Prices and Promotions Describe Changes

The item listing notes two color blue and gold initial stationery at 75c for 24 sheets and 24 envelopes with intact initials. If an initial remains, price drops to 53c. Twenty four embossed correspondence cards with envelopes cost 17c now, down from 25c.

Reduced hose sale for women children and children

Odd pairs of women's hose in plain or lace styles and silk lisle are 18c instead of 25c and 35c. Mostly colors with a few blacks in sizes 8% to 10. Lace ankle and silk embroidered hose in black also 28c. Children's wool hose valued to 50c sell at 19c per pair in sizes 5 to 7.

Petticoats and Waists Reduced at Final Clearance

Tomorrow four tables offer petticoats and waists at deep discounts. Lot 1 features linen and madras pieces from 95c to $2.50 with leftovers up to size 46 and some new lingerie waists at 1.50. Lot 2 presents $1.95 items with lace and jabots valued at $3.50. Lot 3 lists hand embroidered messalines once $4.50 to $5. Lot 4 includes silk and net mesaline chiffon pieces once $6 to $7.50, now $3.95 and Petticoats at $2.50 from regular $5.00.

Book Prices for Saturday List of 50c and 25c Titles

A catalog of Saturday book prices offering 50 cent books at 25 cents or 5 for $1. Include titles such as Mr. Cleveland Personal Impression by Lynch Williams Lillies of Eternal Peace by Lillian Whitney Fishing Jimmy by Annie T. Slosson Childs Life of Christ Pilgrims Progress Age of Fable Arabian Nights Mother Goose Nursery Tales Tarbells Teachers Guide to the International Sunday School Lessons Baby Mine by Florence Mayo all priced at net $1.

Mr. Cleveland Lynch Williams Lillian Whitney Jimmy Annie T. Slosson Pilgrim’s Progress Tarbell Florence Mayo

Tomorrow Will Be a Notable Children's Day at JOSEE'S

JOSEE'S promotes a children’s day with a display of gingham and percale dresses. Priced from 98c to 1.98, the sale features Dutch necks, kimono sleeves, embroidery edgings, and solid colors in sizes 6 to 14.

Josee

Veilings At Joskes Grow More Popular And Colorful

New veiling fabrics at Joske’s feature Shetland meshes in black white or mixed colors. Priced by the yard from 50 cents to $1.50. Satin bordered chiffon veils measure two yards by one yard and sold for about $1.25. Colors only. Tomorrow 89 cents.

Shetland Joske’s

Handkerchiefs Sell At 25 Cents Per Dozen

Advertisement notes India linen handkerchiefs and sheer crossbar priced at 25 cents a dozen, compared with 60 cents previously. About 220 dozen available, with additional under price lots in small quantities.

India

Neckwear Sale At 15 Cents A Piece

A table of neckwear offered at 15 cents each, previously selling from 25 to 60 cents. One or two pieces per customer, all clean and ready to wear.

New Glove Prices For Saturday Sale

Saturday only prices on 16-button white glace kid gloves at 3.19, down from 3.50. Three-clasp glace at 1.11, regularly 1.25. White black and colors. One and two-clasp cape gloves in black tan and Havana at 1.11, regularly 1.25.

Havana

Jellybeans and Candies Sell Briefly at Discount

Jellybeans priced at 10 cents a pound described as plump and flavorful with brighter colors. Eleven kinds of 25 and 35 cent candies will be 19 cents per pound tomorrow. Schrafft’s Boston chocolates offered at 39 cents per pound.

Schrafft Boston Chocolates

Toilet Goods Sale Slashes Prices Saturday

Artesia Cream Artesia Soap and Artesia Powder drop to 25c each and the trio to 57c. Freckleater Cream Soap and Powder match 57c for the set. Madame Ise Belle powders skin foods bath oil and Melba creams reduced with several items at 39c and Pompeian Massage Cream at 39c.

Madame Ise Belle

Basements Sale Offers 25 Cent China Delights

Tomorrow 25¢ china to grace any table with neat decoration and pictured pieces. Pitchers or Tulip Jugs decorated porcelain usually 39¢, tomorrow 23¢. Many other items await discovery at the basement sale.

Joske Economy Basement Offers Bargains on Kitchenware

K. T. and K. hotel ware advertised in the Joske Economy Basement tomorrow with prices for semi porcelain bakers 2 1 2 to 6 inches at 1.10 per dozen, 5c inch size at 90c per dozen, and cups and saucers priced at 10c per set, regular 1 50 per dozen.

Joske

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