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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
5
Rene Castles presents six spring frocks aimed at young Misses and petite women for daytime wear. The collection emphasizes individuality and exclusive style, claiming no season offers finer pieces.
An advertisement lists silk crepe and taffeta fabrics, noting all silk crepe at 4.00 originally now 2.79 per yard, plus two-tone changeable satin de luxe and rustling taffeta in various colors. Fabrics include 24 to 36 inch widths with descriptions of quality and patterns, offered on Doake's Second Floor.
A claimer for the Jesse Brand hosiery describes pure pilken thread full fashion weave with garter top reinforced heel and toe. It touts silken beauty long wear and attractive shades in cadet and three quarter length options offered in black brown and darke street floor.
Shoppers are offered Smart House frocks priced at 3.98 each. Styles include two pretty, kitchen friendly options in fine colored materials with solid colors and checks. Varied finishes feature straight lines, belts, and decorative touches.
Swagger Tweeds for Smart Sports Wear presents Shaggy Scotch Kelly cloth and Bonnie Doon tweeds in brow and lusty tones. Described as gallant Scot land fabrics with rough finish and soft colorings, available in periwinkle rose orchid Kremlin tan grey and other rich shades. 44 inches wide. donke's Second Floor 2.00.
New and different fabric for bedrooms. Finely woven Swiss with neat blue and rose embroidery. 38 inches wide, priced at $1.00. Sold at Joske's on the Second Floor.
The March lace sale offers Valenciennes and Chantilly lace edges and insertions in white and cream, with flouncings priced at 2.89 and lace deals up to 36 cents per yard. Items include platte Valenciennes edges, insertion, and filet work in multiple finishes and colors for home and personal use.
Reprint catalog offers dozens of fiction volumes at 75 cents each. Includes titles such as Meek ’Em With Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford and The Rim of the World by Bower, among others.
Wednesday sale items include baby and bloomer attire, fabrics, aprons, etch grid patterns, rubber and flex items, damask cloths, dress accessories, belts, and decorative trims. Prices range from 2 to 290, with various yardages and patterns on display.
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