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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1922

Page

4

Defies Dry Agents in Near Beer Scheme Trial

Daniel Wy Davis traveled from New York to Chicago to market near beer under the guise of real beer to East Coast residents. He allegedly sold a million dollars’ worth, using a “Blue Book” to identify targets and bragged of fooling wealthy patrons. He is jailed as federal investigators pursue proof of violations.

Chicago Daniel Wy Davis New York Ltseld Feders Newark Jam Thor Nevht R J

Devise Farm Loans Await Presidential Action on Reclamation Funds

Washington May 9 The bill authorizing farm loan books under the United States reclamation project was not sent to the President for approval. The conference report, in turn, was adopted by the Senate. About one and a half billion acres of land cost will be available under the act for loan purposes.

Washington, D.C Moniasi Senate

Presents for Army Konstantinople May Day

A faulty OCR note describes presents sent to Turkish nationalist forces by Russian allies amid Deccan revolts. Packages included rocks colored red water and sugar chocolate with a dedicatory label. The item lists appear beside other Cuero Texas notices about a Lutheran Synod meeting, civic events in the Valley, and local sales.

Balslevik Bt Angora Kite Pashsa Cuero Tex Texas Stave Lutheran Synod WC. Wolfe Trinits Theran Civic of Victoria Wl C

Leberthy Declares Candidacy in Fourteenth District Race

Candidate Leberthy announces intent to seek Congress in the Fourteenth district, subject to Democratic primary results in the area, with a formal notice authorizing candidacy. The ad notes the official filing in Reno County and references region counties Kerr Bandera Real Mandal and others.

Congress Leberthy Melitieal Reno Leras Kerr Bandera Real Mandall Deriaor

Fashionable sport hats for every outfit and size

Brief notes promote stylish sport hats made from straw and braided materials in AV colors. Available in natty shapes and medium to large sizes. Suited for miss and matron wear, with color options to match outfits and lumber at promotional prices.

Fine Dress Ginghams in Checks and Plaids

The Brae toch ginghams are showcased in a fine assortment of checks and plaids. Available for tub frocks, 32 inches wide, offering attractive fabrics for dressmaking and designs.

17 Cent Standard Percales Offered in Light and Dark Grounds

A brief textile catalog line notes 17¢ per yard standard percales of splendid quality. Offered in light and dark grounds with pretty figured and stripe effects, 36 inches wide.

Fruit of the Loom Fabric Sale Ad Promises Value

A short classified item advertises Fruit of the Loom fabric at 18 cents per yard, describing a soft finished fluely woven material, pull 26 inches wide, offering great value and urging readers not to miss the deal.

Brand quality sheets offer strong wear and soft finish

An advertisement touts sheets priced at 1.35 and 1.15 emphasizing value. The copy highlights a sturdy weave, soft finish, seam free feel, and size B14, urging appreciation of the product’s quality.

Utter Pillow Case Deals Set a New Value Standard

Ad copy notes 50e pillow cases at 35 cents and 42x86 inch site size. It presents Utter brand as a standard for quality and value in a concise storefront style.

Utter

406 Pillow Cases 30 and 406 Pillow 30 sale note

Fragmentary ad describes pillow cases in Pepperell pile low style, yellow tubing and full bleached snowy white fabric. Hemmed edges. Mentions size near 42456 inches, likely a listing detail from a classified ad.

Say It With Candy Mother's Box Selection Ad

A vintage ad promotes Page and Shaw's candy gift boxes for Mothers Day featuring decorative hand colored frames and jewel-like embellishments. Attendant phrases reference Jorke’s Street Floor and attractive display options for gifting.

Page & Shaw

The Day of All Days for the School Girl Frocks

A Shop ad highlights graduation outfits for young girls with a range of sheer organdies nets laces and basque styles. It touts fashionable details including ruffles waist ribbons and long line finishes. All sizes available at the Big Store with pronounced values.

Our Postoffice Sub Station Location and Services

Our Postoffice Sub Station will save you time and convenience when you visit a livery. It is located on the street floor in the rear by the exchange desk. All mailing and incurring accord is to government usage.

Extra Thread Silk Hosiery Big Value Offer

Advertisement notes full fashioned silk hose at low price. Black only, reinforced heel and toe, two pairs for 1.00. Compare $1.95 to $1.59 for listed silk hose. chiffon hose with wide back seam offered, various shades, $2.00 value now $1.59. Hoseproof silk hose with rib top reinforced at the toe, back seam in colors.

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