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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
14
Three days of marking and ticketing bring a splash of fine under muslins to The Big Store. New arrivals include gowns chemises princess slips and narrow French skirts with filet laces German embroidery and marquisette trims priced from 2.50 to 15.00. Teddy bear combinations corset covers and drawers range from 1 to 5 with undermuslins at 1.48 and 48 cent drawers and slips popular with shoppers awaiting them.
A old home remedy touts Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey to treat coughs, bronchial trouble, sore lungs and asthma. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and includes a money back guarantee.
The San Antonio Water Supply Co plans an experimental artesian well 70 feet east of the lower pumphouse in Brackenridge Park to test a high pressure system and see if lower pump house flow can serve a city section. Also notes include the Bexar County Humane Society office, local notices, a dance, taxi call numbers, poll tax reminder, Dr N E Forest moving practice, a visitor’s remarks on city growth, and Crockett case continuation due to witness absence.
Specialists in Europe have tackled consumption using a Swiss preparation named Sirolin with notable success. Imported in large quantities, Sirolin reportedly fights tubercle bacilli without harmful effects, aids the delicate stomach, and increases appetite, making it a potential body builder. Information available at 228 Broadway, New York.
Robert S. Dennis of Victoria Australia was shot at New York Central Station as he changed trains. A man, Gasper Mortorans of Chicago, fired a pistol, wounding Dennis in the face and again in the back and arm. Mortorans was arrested. police consider him possibly demented and say he feared Dennis was a black hand agent.
William Jennings Bryan, in St Louis, delayed his train while speaking with former Governor Joseph W. Folk. He criticized the Roosevelt boom and said a president should not seek a third term. He later went to a tailor for trousers pressing, remaining trouserless during the fitting.
New York January 25 John Cardinal Farley elevation to the cardinalate of the Roman Catholic church was celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral with Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore Archbishop Prendergast of Philadelphia and many clergy in attendance A pontifical mass followed by a sermon from Auxiliary Bishop Cusack and welcomes from clergy and laity addressed by Farley.
Dr J H Rice dentist advertises pyorrhea and oral prophylaxis at Gibbs Building San Antonio. Roy Wells released on probation after burglary indictment. B B Social Club dance January 26 at Modern Woodmen hall with Artzt music. Dr Ralph E Jackson physician surgeon 3102 W Commerce. Dr William E Luter 228 Pecan St. Baggage transferred. Kohr's grand prize mask hall Friday at Turner hall. Diaz Sisters. Trespass to Try Title suit filed Henry A Munk vs Frederick Munk in Forty-fifth District Court. Charge of Murder complaint filed in Justice Ben Fisk's court against Candelario Garcia for murder of Augustin Casanova from a dance at El Mendorf Sunday night.
Joske's reveals spring fashion notes from Paris and London. Dark blues lead the color trend while two tone whip cord signals tailored suits. Japanese linen fabric promises refined suits and dresses as Joske's invites customers to preview the season.
Joske's unveiled 20 pieces of radium foulards and 1912 messalines in spring colors. The new foulards feature black and white effects with large colored dots and cost 38.00 a yard. Foulards are solid colors with borders and two color dot patterns priced 0.59 to 2.50 with blues predominating.
A delayed shipment intended for November arrives, requiring clearance of stock before newer shipments. Mission handles with silver and gold tops, silk taped gloria, and silk covers are offered. Originally two dollars or more, the umbrellas are discounted to $1.43 tomorrow.
Stout women who sew their own clothes can use these new French linens for suits and dresses to create a slender look. Available in tans browns natural and blues priced 75 cents to 1 dollar 50. Yokohama linens are offered at 1.50 a yard and are described as the best at that price with all colors.
A local sale promotes 72 inch bleached all linen damask satin finish with border patterns and sixteenths, offering 47c napkins and linen sets. The ad touts higher value fabrics once sold and compares stock napkin prices to the bargain.
On the first floor in the north aisle dealers clear stocks for new merchandise arriving from 1912. Embroideries laces ribbons and ceilings offered at half price or less while stocks last in a brisk sale.
An importer reveals European maker burned out so samples became unusable for the American firm. They purchased 200 bags in moire velvet suede tapestry and satin at about one third of their worth. Styles include plain embroidered and fringed in springs colors. Valued at 7.50 each, selling tomorrow for 3.19.
Howard Mann a prominent Waco stockman will marry Mrs Alta Virginia Houston in St Louis next Monday. Mann met Houston in San Antonio last year, introduced by Miles Kavanaugh of the Madame Sherry company, in which Houston also acts as a member.
Women prepare for warm days with two key garments listed. Bargain $1.75 union suits now $1.29 in merino, sleeveless, low neck, knee or ankle length. Cumfy-Cut vests in light and medium weights feature non slipping straps. Low neck sleeveless options with wide umbrella drawers priced 75e.
Prices for skirts ranged from 6.00 to 8.50 with reductions noted. Four days into the sale buyers responded well and sizes remain. shoppers are urged to choose today as stock tightens and choices remain plentiful.
Advertises American Lady corsets and R. & G's and Thompson Glove fitting corsets priced from $1 to $5. Stout women offered LaGrecque, Lyra, Binner and Lily of France corsets ranging $2.50 to $25 to achieve trim lines.
The stationery department relocates to the rear of the second floor behind the undermuslins. To celebrate the move tomorrow a pound box of Louisine writing paper worth 25 cents and a 10 cent package of envelopes are offered for 27 cents. Kodak albums with 25 carbon pages and cloth cover are 19 cents tomorrow, previously 25 cents.
A December shipment of white serge and white wool suits arrives, classified with winter wear due to the calendar. The line offers white only in every size priced from 13.00 and up, with earlier prices ranging 20, 30, and 40.
Women find remaining winter hats at Joske's priced at 1.45 to 3.50, well below their true value of 4 to 10, with gowns and dresses also shut out for 7. Prices apply to all stock with no reservations.
Imported fabrics from Germany and Alsatian France join London styles at Joske's. A two tone whipcard for tailored suits is shown, with prices 2.50 to 3.00 per yard. Pure white spring suitings 56 inches wide feature a silk stripe, priced at 2.50 per yard.
Hidden summer resort style wraps mirror winter evening wraps. Joske's offers tan wine blue and dark shades in values from 20 to 42 dollars now offered at half price. These wraps resemble new spring designs and suit beach or mountain resorts.
Will you buy $2 gloves at $1.50 due to a closing-out sale. Stock includes 60 pair available tomorrow in 8-button glace in tan red and blue. Colors all good for spring. Line not restocked until fall.
Practically every dish the housewife needs will be sold tomorrow in the Economy Basement in the Blue Onion pattern at 10 cents each. Bread and butter plates worth $1.20 a dozen special tomorrow 5 cents each. Mrs Potts' Sad Irons nickel plated 3 irons with stand and handle 98 cents. Always $1.25.
A local retailer advertises patent leather and silk girdles belts and elastic belts from importer's overstock. Original prices from 50 cents to 3.50. Sale price tomorrow 19 cents, with belts offered in black and assorted colors.
Advertises bulk textile deals with 12'hc percales at 8c and ginghams 6c. Details include various yardages from 3 to 18 yards, fancy madras, chambrays, domestic browns, crepes at 17c, and bed sheets priced below Joske's. Includes 81x90 and 72x90 sheet offers and hemmed plain bed sheets for smaller beds.
The Drug Department shows Glycothymoline 8 ounce bottle at 23 cents and 6 ounce at 45 cents. Osborne’s Hydrogen Peroxide 8 cents for 15 cent size. Dioxygen tomorrow 43 cents for 50 cent size and 69 cents for 1.00 size. Listerine 19 39 and 63 cents, regular 25, 50 and 1.00.
Mme Simcox's tale Why I Refused $25,000 a Year is featured along with new spring patterns from Butterick. The Butterick Style Book spring 1912 is available, as are embroidering and design books. The February Delineator remains available, now at a higher annual subscription.
The Alamo Street window displays new spring suits with pronounced style trends. The Suit department on the third floor unpacks new arrivals daily. Prices start at $18.00.
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