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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

2

Pageant to open convention of Texas Federation of Women

Delegates gather for the State Federation of Women's Clubs at the St Anthony hotel Dallas. A pageant by 19 students from Hexas State Normal at San Marcos depicts Puritan Women in American Life. The program includes speeches, luncheons, art and music events, and a public pageant at 4 pm with Mrs Billie Tecrell Shaver organizing outfits.

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Public Officials' Pay for Twelve-Hour Days Questioned

A state auditor review considers if election officers may be paid for twelve hours as a full day under wage laws. Attorney General guidance cites Article 20205, while disputes focus on whether hours beyond standard eight count as a full day for state officials and lawmakers.

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A Wonderland of Toys Opens on Sixth Floor

A Wonderland of Toys is now located on the sixth floor where children will find a wide range of dolls and other toys. The display promises an impressive variety including walking sleeping and talking dolls and many items appealing to boys as well.

Carving Sets Sale Listing with Various Prices

An old advertisement lists three piece carving sets from $8.00 and higher. Items include stag and plain bone handled sets, carved bone handles, and assorted quality levels. Street figures are referenced but unclear.

Chiffon Velvet Bags Offered as Christmas Gifts

A Christmas gift note highlights chiffon velvet bags with tassels or without, colored silk linings and an extra coin purse. Values to 70.96 and price tag 4.39 each for a short floor display.

Thanksgiving Linen Sale Offers Damask Cloths and Towels

A large Thanksgiving sale highlights damask tablecloths and napkins in various sizes and patterns. Items feature Egyptian cotton and flax linen blends with numerous sizes, prices from $1.25 to $20, and bundled sets including napkins and towel assortments. Local store touts “quality guaranteed” on brands like Mohawk Utica and Union Linen.

Corsets Offerings Highlighted in Vintage Ad

An old advertisement lists corsets priced at 7.50 with 2.48 sales figures and describes front and back lacing models in pink and white coral. It emphasizes exceptional quality, varied bust and hip sizes, elastic inserts, and suitability for stout figures.

Notable Toilet Goods Prices and Items Listed

The ad lists various toilet articles with prices, including Pinaud's Vegutal at 1.25 and Mahdeen Hale Tonic at 1.00. Other items include cream, tooth powder, depilatories, hair tonics, and cucumber cream, showing a wide catalog on the street floor.

Arcadia

50 Cent Outing 39 Cent Flannel Fabrics Sale

Outing flannel priced at 50¢ with 3 000 yards available in 36 inch width. Heavy quality fabric features various colored stripes suitable for undergown and quilt coverings offered by Aecond Flac.

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