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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1921
Page
8
Poem reflecting on empty stockings as symbols of childish faith and longing for Christmas. It contrasts hopeful wishes with the bitterness of broken promises, urging readers to keep Santa’s promise and fill the Christmas tree. The piece frames children, rich and poor, in a shared sacred season of wonder.
Carolyn Carlisle surveys fall fashion for a horse show in a department store. She highlights nut brown and fawn riding habits, new blouses with extended skirts, French blue canton crepe, and affordable coats with fur collars. The second floor features Belgian linen, silver slippers, and calfskin purses with vanity fittings.
The Gift Shop highlights daily arrivals of decorative objects and antiques. This week the express brings fine old sofas quaint tables artistic glass bowls and colorful vases including Paul Revere pottery. Lamps for table and floor complete the display on the seventh floor.
Exclusive styles feature new cape sleeves and costume blouses from Paris. Rich crepe dochine and georgette backgrounds showcase brilliant beaded designs in slipover blouse and blouse tunic forms. Shown in colors such as china blue Mohawk brown and King's blue.
An old ad promotes Thread Silk Hose at $1.69 featuring pure thread silk with garter tops and toes in black and cordovan, described as All'sizey. It also lists Children's Ribbed Socks at 75 cents, made of mercerized lisle with three quarter length styles in multiple colors and sizes.
Distinctive Christmas gifts priced at $1.00 each, Chasbru genuine leather companion cases filled with four pencils and a penholder. Cases and pencils will be gold stamped with the recipient's name. Place orders now to ensure stamping time. Ideal for school children.
Misa Willie Stewart offers free daily instruction from 9 to 5 30 on making attractive Christmas gifts using crepe paper rope paper and wax. Members complete many novelties each day and visitors are invited to learn.
Royal Worcester corsets in pink coutil with low bust in medium length and entry boned. Finished with neat embroidery and offered in sizes 22 to 28. Very excellent values at this low price.
A broad assortment of women’s hats is offered with models priced up to 10 and 15. Velvet, satin, jacquard satin, and duvetyne hats appear in many styles for street, afternoon, and sports wear. The collection emphasizes distinctive designs and economical pricing, inviting customers to view the new arrivals at MilInery Ston-sour Fin or.
A newspaper glove feature details new arrivals in suede and kid gloves in multiple button lengths and shades. It notes stock of about 550 pairs with limited size/color availability and deep discounts from typical 6.50 prices, including 1500 to 1600 pairs of lambskin and two clasp kid gloves with embroidery.
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