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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
9
Slogan promising refunds on defective merchandise and cash return if buyers prefer cash rather than goods. Notes a guarantee of low price and equal quality to any San Antonio dealer with cheerful, prompt refunds if terms are not met.
Thousands of yards of short ends from the season, split into shades from the catalogue. Garments include shirt waists, petticoats, skirts, and jackets priced as the variety dictates. Knit underwear and children's knit wear offered at low prices with lace trimming and lisle thread details.
Advert shows 650 check namsook underwear at 47¢ each and ble porous styles white or colors 45¢, Sea Island Balbriggan at 49¢, 90 Balbriggan value 23¢, men's hosiery 8¢ per pair and white foot socks, fancy spots 13¢ per pair. White goods include checked Nainsook 6¢ and India linen 5¢. Shirts 25 dozen at 98¢ each, lawn waists 1.28, women's hosiery many 9¢–18¢, with emphasis on quality and low prices.
Advertises silk taffeta ribbons in multiple widths and colors. Mentions 3c and 4c painted taffeta ribbons and broad selection, promising wide range of shades.
John McBrier, famed auctioneer, will wield the hammer at the Vigasse of Jets in Sutherland Springs next Tuesday. The Sutherland Springs Development Company hires him at great expense to enliven the sale with his lively bidding. He discusses his Irish origins, move to the United States in 1867, and focus on town sites and subdivisions.
The republican primary for selecting delegates to the county convention will be held tomorrow night at 7:20 oclock at Henry Lamm's Hall at the corner of Seth Flores and Laibbock streets. L West will preside as chairman.
The San Antonio aerie No. 10 Fraternal Order of Eagles trains for the state convention at Mineral Wells on May 12. W. Schumacher, state president, and W. Souter, state secretary, will lead a Southwest Texas delegation as several thousand Eagles gather for the event. Mineral Wells prepares a royal reception with a golden key gate and a monster street carnival planned by the Eagles and city officials.
The high school presents two comic plays The Royal Runaway with Miss Clara May Brootts as lead and Oran Kirkpatrick as the duke aide. Supporting cast includes Marjorla Armstrong Mary Stone Tom Darrell Edward Creiss Byron Tialom Herbert Ogden Wallace Collier and Orleand Hannan with multiple specialty acts and a piano recital by the Lakewood Classical Institute.
Emil Real, a 42 year old resident of Bexar County, died yesterday afternoon at his Converse home after a long illness. He is survived by his mother Lena Real, his widow, nine children, four brothers Gustav Pride Oscar and Adolph, and a sister Mrs da Meurin. Funeral services will be this afternoon at Converse, with interment in the Converse cemetery. The family thanks Sam Houston Camp No 03, W O W, and friends for their kindness and offerings.
Fire Chief Phil Wright reports a basement blaze at a Buena Vista and Comal street warehouse. Pecan butter and a drying heating plant caused dense smoke and water flooding, destroying pecan storage and hemp sacks valued near $200. A second alarm on South Center Street caused additional property damage of around $100.
Hong Kong May 2 report that the American government line accepted the invitation for the battlestaff to visit Hong Kong, wrapping a world tour.
Special to The Light from Auelio Texas dated May 1 reports Governor Campbell will not travel to Palestine to vote in the upcoming election and will not give a speech Monday due to time constraints.
Washington May 11 Commamley Rongherty cabled the navy department with the total casualties from the explosion on the cruiser Matar Shims youthday ware 207 men.
Major Davol directing relief efforts for storm sufferers in the south telegraphs urgent needs for 2609 tents and 60 hospital tents to be sent immediately to Tlaltineburg Missouri.
Fragmentary ad text inviting applicants at 920 Jefferson Street or Couroy building. Mentions wages from 10 dollars per week plus commission and a claim of 325 dollars per week. Contains garbled names and phrases, unclear job details and requirements.
San Antonio to Sutherland Springs will host two special trains on Tuesday to the public auction of lots by the Sutherland Springs Development Company. Accommodations for 4000 people, entertainment including a barbecue, and renowned auctioneer Joan McElree will guide the sale at the gate. The town promotes medicinal waters and commitment to extensive improvements to attract residents and visitors.
Mayor Bryan Galinghan Chief Mauermann Captain Metabe lead city officials at city hall for a police department inspection. 66 officers lined up in ceremonial by Military police style with new buttons and braze insignia. Captain McCebe commanded a complex drill as night duty shifts switch to day in May with Sergeant Kannas and Officer Pitzboury assigned to day watches.
Police yesterday arrested Fred H Marshall Archivald Tagils and John Swayne on affray charges. In police court this morning Prof Schubert of Romana Street School testified Marshall intended to call his men to the scene. Inglis and Swayne were both detained following the clash details.
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