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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1897
Page
2
fragmented OCR reads of a court notice and local notices from a Kansas City area paper, mentioning a Kansas City man to be permanent justice, a judge of division No. county circuit court, and a summary of wages, elevator accident, and local market notes.
Prince Luigi Amadeo of Savoy sails toward Mount StElias in Alaska with an Italian expedition and a U S party led by Henry C Bryant. The ascent aims to conquer snow fields and reach peaks near 12000 feet, following historic climbs by Russell Topham and others.
A local shoe retailer announces a July 1 sale offering a free $100 bicycle to shoe purchasers. The exhibit bike is available for choosing the Lady's or Misses' model. The ad promises better shoes at lower prices than any Texas firm.
The advertisement promotes a one day sale of tan, chocolate, and oxblood shoes for women and children. It highlights 200 pairs of Ladies Oxford Ties and 200 pairs of Ladies fine shoes with values up to $2.50, offered at reduced prices.
Five hundred pairs of Tan shoes Oxford Ties Strup Sandals Lace and Bilton for ladies misses and children are on sale at 1.06. Shoes formerly 1.50 1.75 and 2.00 now 1.06. About 2W pairs for Misgea and children's sandals and oxfords started at 1.00 now 0.50. Out they go Sunday at 50 cents a pair.
More than a thousand pieces of ribbon sold during last week’s Great Ribbon sale. High grade Maire Taffeta offered at low prices drew vivid demand from San Antonio ribbon buyers. Ten thousand yards more planned for this week, while supply lasts.
More than three thousand ladies' shirt waists were sold during last week's sale and another big sale is announced. High grade shirts from Chinese imported machines and Swiss materials are offered at low prices with numerous styles including silk and satin waists.
Ladies white Duck Suits in comm linen and noble skint finishes priced around 4.00, now 2.98. Linen Crus suits with jacket and fall skirt offered from 10.00 to 15.00. Linen Grasi Suits in many styles from 25.00 to 80.00. Wash Skirts priced 1.25 to 3.00 and White Dude Skirts at 1.50 and 2.00.
A large crowd of Belknap Rifles excursionists visited the Sutherland Springs area yesterday. They praised the scenic beauty and ample water sources at the picnic grounds near the Cibolo river, about a mile from town. A band accompanied the group, enhancing the day’s pleasure.
Laredo locals report Misa Evarista Ebberling a public school teacher left today for San Antonio and Seguin, visiting her parents Milas Celestina Navarro returned yesterday from San Antonio, Mc James Breeding came down yesterday from Encinal.
The first week of June in Chicago showed a downward trend for wheat with prices up nearly two cents per bushel from the previous Saturday close. Local traders remained cautious as selling persisted and activity stayed lackluster.
Wheat offerings dwindled as new crop futures stand under pressure while export demand falters. Russians and Danubians seen rising shipments but overall appetite weak. flour and domestic use sales hold steady. Corn markets show firmer tone amid cold, wary shorts and spring crop delays. Missouri and Ohio conditions mixed with favorable southwest harvest signals. Provisions slump as packer liquidations offset scattered demand.
New Orleans reports a dull cotton market amid a holiday in Liverpool. Prices slipped with cooler demand as forecasts suggest better crop reports ahead. Term contract sales were 8,700 bales, Liverpool and Whitsuntide closures affected activity. Midling uplands quoted around 11.75 to 11.16 cents, with export and spin sales noted and Memphis and New Orleans activity listed.
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