Luncheon in the Japanese Tea Room Sparks Quiet Tears
A luncheon event in the Japanese Tea Room moved attendees to tears as conversations paused and soft phrases filled the quiet space highlighting the room’s serene atmosphere.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
2
Brevity of Sport Character Shapes a True Player
A fragment discusses what constitutes sport and character testing a person’s resolve. It notes that steady effort, taking on challenges, and not quitting under pressure indicate genuine sporting traits, contrasting easy paths with a demanding approach to pursuit.
Shopping at the Gift Shoppe and Millinery Finds
Carolyn Carslisle reports bustling shopping days with new giftware in Wedg wood earthenware and black and gold living room sets. The Art Shop showcases elegant accessories, silk dresses, and Terry cloth. the fourth floor offers vintage prints, dancing hats, and satin garments. The Candy Department features Mexican candies. the tea room offers rest and a listen to new records like My Sunny Tennessee and Wabash Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedgwood
Fred
Madame Dubarry
Lady Herseif
Tennessee
Kentucky
Thanksgiving Linen Sale Continues With New Values
A Sun day Thanksgiving sale features Irish linen table cloths and napkins with marked reductions. Luncheon cloths at 7.50, cloths 54 inches square in plain Irish finish, hemstitched sets match, and 36 inch and 18 inch square sizes offered with lustrous finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconil Moor
Durable Wash Cloths Pet Cloths for Immediate Use
Durable wash cloths described as heavy double thread in white with dainty pink and blue borders. Very absorbent and long lasting. Soft and sanitary and ready for immediate use. Second floor.
Becoming Hats for Boys and Girls
Hats in all styles including jams middies polos rah rahs and smart pork bonnets shown in the desired shares for winter wear. Many individual little models assure the most exacting little miss will be delighted. Suitable for kiddies one to five years old. Crafted from plush leather serge velvet beaver and velour. Fourth Floor.
Frocks in Serge and Jersey on Fourth Floor Sale
Very clever little frocks in youthful designs in street shades such as tan navy brown and Belgium. Tailored styles and more elaborate models feature rich braiding embroidery and all wool fabrics. Regularly priced at 13.95 and 15.00 in sizes 6 to 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Many Models Made to Sell as High as Ten Dollars
A report notes a variety of fashion models offered for sale with prices claimed to reach as high as ten dollars. The piece discusses consumer interest and price ranges across several items, highlighting trends in retail pricing and buyer demand.
New Colored Vestees Debut At Two Fifty
Smart new colored vestees with straight collar shown in dainty shades. Finished with self stitched and short stitched ig foes Abreet Floor.
Stamped Embroidery Remnants and Dainty Goods
Dainty new handkerchiefs 39c and stamped nightgowns 1.00 offer ready to embroider. Stamped dresser scarfs 1.00, children's dresses 1.00, and artomo packages half price on Seventh Floor. Items feature dainty designs on fine lawn, linen, and heavy materials with simple stitches and easy finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artomo
Silk Remnants in All Colors and Weaves Sale
A wonderful lot of silk remnants includes most every kind of silk on the market in multiple lengths suitable for blouses frocks undergarments negligees and robes. Materials listed include taffeta satin crepe de chine crepe meteor canton crepe crepe satin shiting charmeuse canton satin messaline pussy willow foulards brocades lining silk printed silk and more, offered at half price.
New Fitted Over Night and Week End Cases
Just received a wonderful lot of good looking overnight hare and weekend cages for women. Each comes with a complete set of toilet articles of ivory, shell, or real ebony. Shown in several styles with dainty colored silk. Several kinds of leather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Seely Ghia
These Wanted Toiletries Specially Priced
A fragmentary newspaper ad lists toiletries with price tags such as Roger and Gallet Fleur d'Amour Powder 3.50 and Pinaud Eau da Qui 35c, alongside various cosmetics and brushes. The text is garbled but indicates a sale of beauty products with low prices.
Dainty New Collars Attract Street Floor Shoppers
Fresh new collars of fine lace and crisp organdie offered in straight and shaped styles with edgings of lace. Also lace and net voile. Street Floor display highlights 50 cent specials on select collars.
Carolyn Carlisle Personal Shopping Service Debuts
The Carolyn Carlisle Personal Shopping Service presents tailored shopping help for clients, offering guidance on wardrobe updates, accessory choices, and time saving solutions. The new service emphasizes personalized attention, efficiency, and reliability for busy customers seeking curated style support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Carlisle
Reductions on Women’s Low Shoes in Winter Stock
Advertises new reductions on a complete stock of women’s low shoes with fashion styles for winter. Highlights include popular Uarside shoes in a new one-strap style, strap pumps, evening slippers, oxfords, and walking shoes.
Smart New Vanities in Several Styles 59
Fashion notes describe new vanities offered in multiple styles with ornate embossed finishes and convenient features such as mirrors a coin holder and a powder puff holder. Available with chain or street style handles.
Personal Christmas Cards Offer From Stationery Dept
In the stationery department an engraving line is offered with personal Christmas cards. The shop prints cards from both old plates and new, promising a complete distinctive line and quick delivery upon ordering.
Hand Cut Steel Dies for Embossing Stationery
Trade note offering hand cut steel dies for embossing stationery and correspondence cards. Twelve different styles reproduced, four exclusive designs priced lower than competing dies, usable on all stationery. Special offer promotes embossing with the dies, balcony reference.
Seamless Velvet Rugs 9x12 Feet Advertised Range
Beautiful new velvet rugs in 9 by 12 foot size highlighted by rich color options and novel patterns. Described as heavy pile, very soft, durable, seamless construction, suitable for living rooms dining rooms and foyers.
Victrola Christmas Offer With Easy Payment Plan
December sale offers a genuine Victrola delivered to homes with models priced 3150 or less. F100 a week until December 20th, balance paid over 12 months. The ad touts Victrola outfits as a lasting source of entertainment and companionship in holiday time.
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Thlene
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San Antonio
Maillard Mirror and Gark & Bilford
Serge
Jersey
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Soc Pacheco
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Long
Arcadia
Lady Mary
Se Arcadia Rouge
Evens Bane
Lic
Oxfords
Balesny
Victrola
Bates Street
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