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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1944
Page
5
Phil Greenberg offers a large selection of new and used furniture at 4241 East Commerce Street with pre war prices. He personally handles deals and guarantees satisfaction. The firm refinishes and repairs items before sale and buys used pieces meeting set standards. Liberal prices paid for good used furniture.
Ellison's policy proves popular as customers praise fair pricing and service amid a liquor shortage. N O Ellson, operator, says December sales volume surpassed expectations and thanks South Side patrons for cooperation while ensuring each bottle is sold fairly. Ellson owns major stores in the city including the South Alamo and South Flores unit at the corner of Sin Pedro and Foxy Commerce.
More than half of New York City public school graduates this month will receive ersatz diplomas due to a fire in a printing plant that halted the compiler of the certificates. Temporary substitute diplomas will be awarded to affected graduates.
Mrs. WwoA Butcher of Health Food Service at 114 Jefferson street reports many patrons are surprised by the taste of fresh carrot juice. Customers who avoided cooked foods now try raw juice claiming health benefits, especially for the eyes. The shop offers special diet fowls, Filamin and mineral products, and staff to assist visitors.
Kansas City tale reports realtor Max Skeer and wife seeking a panda at a zoo. An attendant sent them on a four block walk in bad weather to an empty panda cage. Skeer confronts staff as confusion over the panda's location surfaces. A stray line about an eclipse appears from the text.
Firestone's store at 618 North St. Mary's Street is one of the chain's biggest volume outlets in Texas under manager Ed M Moynahan. The shop offers auto service and supplies plus home appliances housewares paint lawn and garden and recreational goods. It operates as an official tire inspection station for the OPA and ODT with inspectors assisting customers and advising on tire conservation and new tires. Moynahan has long experience in San Antonio's auto service.
Jonnie's Service Station at 229 Goliad Street introduces a four time payment plan for all repair work. The feature eases large repair costs while the shop, led by a seasoned mechanic with over 20 years of experience, maintains its reputation for courteous, efficient service including washing, greasing, and repairs for all makes.
Highland Park Protestant church congregation to observe a week of prayer and self denial beginning Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Glen Murray the missionary from Africa will preach during the observance.
Despite war conditions, the Beauty Products company keeps a large independent salesman line led by I.PB Elizondo on West Houston Street. He credits competitive pricing for high profit margins and the department’s strong statewide reputation. Stock includes aspirim tablets rubbing alcohol knives razors novelties seasonals and school supplies. The space devoted to this line expanded after popular demand and is a key department.
The fragment questions whether costs have stayed the same or beer prices have fallen since the war began. It is an incomplete note lacking names, dates, or concrete data to confirm any trend or provide a factual summary.
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