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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
14
Tonight a big dance is hosted by Willett's Orchestra at Turner Hall. Admission 50 cents for gentlemen, ladies free. Publicity notes include various ads and events such as a Baptist picnic, Fiesta San Jacinto preparations, and a street injunction dissolution related to Jackson Street.
A local sale advertises house dresses in percales and lawns with striped, figure and check patterns. Regularly 1.25 now 98 cents in the Sales Square tomorrow, with assorted styles including reversible fronts and collars. Some dresses would sell at 2.00, offered now at a deep discount.
Full length kimonos with high waist and straight front feature striped figures and generous full skirts. Usual value $1.25 now offered at 98 cents in the Sales Square catalog.
Advertises womens full length bungalow aprons in striped dotted or checked percales belted at the waist and finished with white tape priced at 49c, down from 60c.
Diaz was tried Tuesday in the Thirty-seventh District Court and convicted of murdering A. W. Slocum a store keeper who was stabbed to death on the night of December 23 1916. Diaz received a five year sentence.
A collection features dotted white Swiss kimonos with straight fronts and kimono sleeves. Each is trimmed with ribbon and attractive detailing. Normally priced at 2.50 dollars, they will be offered tomorrow on the second floor for 1.98 dollars.
Sunbonnets of colored chambray finished with checked borders or percales in white or dotted effects were previously 45 cents now offered at 19 cents. Items listed on the second floor appeal to home gardeners seeking affordable head coverings.
Fine large gingham aprons with pockets bib shoulder straps and a ruffled bottom to cover the dress. Usual 75 cent values offered tomorrow on the second floor for 49 cents.
A big sale on porch dresses on the second floor featuring striped lawns in dainty, stylish styles. Values at $3.00 and $3.50 are marked down to $2.49, with neat finishing and comfortable wear highlighted.
Morning wear breakfast sets in gingham and percale feature styles with jacket and skirt or jacket skirt cap options. Some designs include sailor collars with bias trim or contrasting small collars with pearl buttons. Tomorrow on the Second Floor priced at 1.39.
A large collection of dressing sacques in figured lawns and percales featuring belted waistlines and bands of white or contrasting shades. Usual 75 cent values highlighted during the sale.
The prettiest and most inexpensive Maud Mueller aprons available for a dollar. Coin Spot and Maud Mueller aprons feature slip over or side buttoning styles with high waist lines and pockets. Usual values were 1.25 dollars.
The article notes a killing with three other individuals indicted and awaiting trial. It lists local business ads for jewelry trade and loans, a leave of absence for John B. Carrington to attend a convention in St Louis, and a May 15 recital at the YWCA benefiting a camper fund, along with other small notices and advertisements.
A letter dated September 23 1916 from Hugh Kelsoe of Muskogee Oklahoma describes Cadomene Tablets easing his wife nervous irritability and improving sleep. He reports both feeling revived and asks for a health booklet. The note claims Cadomene is a nerve and system tonic sold by leading druggists.
San Antonio leads Texas cities in the number of men eligible for army service under the selective draft, with data derived from Dr. W A Davis state registrar of vital statistics. The table lists ages 21 to 29 across 1910 census figures for major cities including San Antonio Fort Worth El Paso Galveston Brownsville and others, showing counts and increments.
Fire alarms drew several city fire companies to Camp Wilson where the blaze was checked by soldiers on arrival. The damage is estimated at about $600.
A soldier, Haverly, was struck by a car while crossing Avenue D and Grayson Street at 10 20 Tuesday night. He sustained bruises but no serious injuries and was taken to the base hospital for treatment.
Forty four homeseekers from northern states led by Ohio travel through the city en route to Brownsville country. They traveled in two special sleepers and departed via the S&S A U G from San Antonio.
A 4 to 5 pm concert by the Third Artillery Band at the stiff post Fort Sam Houston followed by an Infantry parade at 6 10 at the same location. Also local ads note 1000 Dodgers 6x9 for $2.00 monthly prints, ten pounds sugar for $1 with other purchases, Fresh Elgin creamery butter 45e per pound, and unredeemed repaired tires for sale by Reliable Tire Co.
Plans for the next open meeting of the San Antonio Equal Suffrage Society devoted to school suffrage were made at Tuesday’s business session in the oak room of the St. Anthony. In the absence of Mrs. Rena Maverick Green.
President Mrs M J Bliem presided as a letter from the club women of Dalhart asked for information on forming a local suffrage society. A humorous exchange quotes a sergeant and Irish dialect, illustrating wartime discipline and banter as the scene shifts.
The U S government will pay about three fourths of the cost to tar and treat about 15 miles of Fredericksburg and Austin roads, estimated at 60 000, with the government share around 45 000 and the county 15 000. Work to start at once after approval by Brig Gen Parker following talks with County Judge Davis and Col Harry L Rogers.
Hundreds of large belted cook aprons offered at the Sales Square tomorrow. Made of Amos gingham in pretty checks with belt and patch pockets. Usual 50c styles now 35c.
Special preparedness rates for a stenography course offered by the YWCA School of Stenography. Day classes cost 1.00 per week with registration due before June 1. For details call Crockett 1442.
Desirable white linen aprons with large bib and shoulder straps offered for $1.00. Descriptions highlight practicality for trained nurses and home use with gored fabric and second floor display.
Variety of house aprons described with gingham prints and contrasting frills. Neck and waistline trim detail noted, including white aprons with striped sailor collars. Regular values $1.50, now $1.25 on second floor.
Miss Holbrook headlines a performance at the Gunter tonight as local entertainment draw. Ady noted for the show.
A mule from Fort Sam Houston Texas strayed from its picket line hoof No 625. A reward of ten dollars will be paid for delivery to the depot quarter master at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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