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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1925
Page
5
Held in the Interest of the Woman Who Sews the big store extols Sewing Week with months of prep and enthusiastic crowds. The notice urges spring sewers to plan, visit tomorrow, and take advantage of special savings.
Broadcloth offering 36 inch wide fabrics in green stripes tan orchid blue red pink yellow and other colors suitable for frocks skirts blouses kiddies clothes and more Shantone fabric resembles Rajek silk 36 inches wide in colors for draperies house dresses and kimonos Japanese crepe 36 inches wide offers fifty pieces to choose from for house dresses kimonos and kiddies clothing at 19 cents per yard
A catalog-like list of fabrics and textiles with prices. Items include 32 inch wide prints such as Anderson Puritat, Moss fabrics for children's clothes and women's dresses, voiles, crepes, gingham, fast colored suiting, and various voile and tissue fabrics. Prices range from 21c to 89c per yard, with wide selections in solids, patterns, and novelty effects.
A vintage advertisement lists heavy discounts on home textiles. Items include 94 yard bleached pepperell sheeting at 45 cents, 164 whileshed pepperell at 2 cents, 2 cents per inch pillow tubing, and 25 to 28 cents per yard on linen and domestic fabrics. Also advertised are various voiles and batistes from domestic to imported lines with prices ranging from 75 cents to over $3. Highlighted are sharp deals on white goods like voile and batiste for underwear, frocks, and children's clothing.
Bargain shoppers see $2.50 linen and $489 damask offers across the sale. Local ads trumpet lavish fabric discounts with emphasis on high end damask and affordable linen options for home decor. Shoppers compare prices and seek name brands in the clearance section.
Promotional note lists yard goods and buttons including Manhattan shirt buttons and broadcloth with striped plaid and iridescent colors. Mentions sizes and quantities, urging buyers to stock up with a generous supply. Describes fabric as 36 inches wide and notes prices per yard.
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