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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1918

Page

10

Sunset Picture Corp forms in San Antonio with 50 000 capital

Backed by San Antonio businessmen and Frank Powell, Sunset Picture Corp is organized to produce high quality films. The private venture, fostered by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to build a studio at Hot Wells and begin operations soon, leveraging San Antonio’s sunny climate for superior film quality. Powell, a noted director and producer, will lead the project alongside a group of prominent industry men.

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Novelty Skirtings and Corded Cheeks for Garments

Advertises novelty skirtings at 35 cents per yard and white corded skirtings at 19 cents per yard. Also notes several sizes of corded cheeks for skirts suits and children's wear.

Sheer Organdies and Nainsook Fabrics at Special Prices

A broad sale of sheer organdies, lawns, linons, crepes, and Swiss embroideries with discounted prices. Includes 40 to 48 inch organdies, Canton Crepe, India Linon, Pin Check Organdies, Embroidered Swisses, Pajama Checks, Madras fabrics, and Nainsook. Specials target dresses, shirt waists, underwear, and children's wear. Many items feature price cuts and bulk piece sizing for Wolff & Marx Co. customers.

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Striped and Plaid Linen Fabrics Sell in 1910 Style Catalog

A merchant advertises a wide range of flax linens and cotton blends for dresses shirts waists and beddings. Prices span 21 to 69 cents per yard with numerous weights from light to heavy and many patterned weaves including Gaberdine Ramie and Pique Cords.

Dressing and vanity items sale text

Sale catalog lists hard rubber dressing combs and ivory combs at reduced prices, plus cuticle knives hooks and files and silk and cretonne cases and mirrors. Multiple brands and values show substantial discounts, with some items marked down to under one dollar and many under two dollars.

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