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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1917

Page

14

Married Life at the Library Mystery

Louise and Helen discuss an incident at a library where Miss Walsh, in charge, quietly faces a theft accusation. A subscriber claimed Walsh took a book, but Walsh insists she did not. The scene examines class and integrity in the business world through a small town library anecdote.

Internation News Service Helen Louise Sean Louise Queyied Ian Weill Miss Walsh Mixes Walsh Hank Walsh Coon Lashan

Woman 77 and man 84 held for pickpocketing in New York

A 77 year old woman and an 84 year old man were caught in a pickpocketing sweep in a large department store after a detective observed the woman jostle a shopper and try to open another band. Both were held in $1000 for examination as police investigate incidents. Coroner summoned in Duchess County as a woman from Beekman dies after being struck by a car in Wappingers Falls.

New York God & Man Mix Dinslee Joseph Jones Nork Cold Springs White Duchess County Falla Philo Lena Muse Beekman New York Herald Clarence Hedfield Wappingers Falls Droken Wien Ely

Phenomenal sale opens tomorrow under wartime regulation

The piece notes a forthcoming sale amid wartime needs with the Government prioritizing essential goods. It argues government regulation should focus on staples like coal, steel, copper, sugar, and wheat while general merchandise remains harder to regulate. The call is for publics to “do our bit” in support of national welfare.

Large Tomorrow Sale Items From Own Stock

Merchandise shown represents the best in the house and is all fresh and desirable. Prices are low and descriptions limited, with items taken from current stock. No dealer sales, and these particular goods will not be advertised again as new items replace them tomorrow.

225 Women’s and Misses Dresses Released at $31 85

Women and misses dresses released at 31.85 from regular values up to 45.00. Styles include silk charmeuse georgette crepe meteor and taffeta fabrics with trims of tinad beads and braid embroidery. Sizes 16 to 20 for misses and 4 to 44 for women. Alterations free.

New Silk Dresses Released in Navy Black Myrtle and Brow

Attractive new dresses made of Sik Messaline in navy black myrtle and brow. Some solid colors while others combine Georgette and Chiffon sleeves and collars. Many styles for selection. Name for alterations.

Nam Ee

400 Women's Wool Sweaters at 7.95 Each

400 women's wool sweaters released at 7.95 each. Made for us by top manufacturers with high grade yarns. Exquisite color combinations in solid or two toned effects. Various lengths and belted styles. Some high neck or V neck styles, others with sailor collars. Each garment has its own individuality and diversity of styles to suit tastes.

Rey

210 Women's Newest Coat Suits Release at $21.85

New winter coat suits offered in broadcloth and serge with satin lining. Plain and fancy models feature large collars of nutria, tur and volver. notch collars bound. Navy blue brown green purple beetroot colors. Sizes 36 to 44 for women and 16 to 20 misses. Includes free alterations.

125 Beautiful New Coat Suits Released at $49.50

Beautiful coat suits offered in plain tailored or dressy styles with Hudson Seal Kolinsky and Beaver trims. Some have large collars and braid trimming, various lengths and colors. Sizes 16 to 20 for Women 34 to 46. No charge for alterations.

Dallas

295 Women's and Misses Dresses Released at 24 85

Advertises 295 women and misses dresses priced at 24.85 with regular values to 35.00. Styles include wool serges broadcloth Jersey cloth silk georgette combinations and crepe de chine. Tailored and missus models with embroideries and white trim in winter colors navy beetroot Myrtle brown taupe black. Missus sizes 16 to 20 Women 36 to 44. No charge for alterations.

Washionjole

Cotton Sheets and Pillow Cases Lot No 1 auction

Lot No 1 offers 184 dozen Garza brand hemmed and hemstitched sheets and pillow cases with extensive bulk pricing. The sale lists numerous quantities and sizes including 10 dozen 54x250 sheets, 24 dozen 81x90, 43 dozen 81x99, and many pillow cases with regular and released prices, noting Utica and Piquet branded products known as top sheet makers. The prices show substantial discounts from January market values.

Texas America

Bleached and Unbleached Domestic Fabrics Offered in Small Quantities

Several fabric types are advertised with widths of 36 to 40 inches and prices per yard ranging from 12 1 2 to 171 2c. The notes emphasize preventing dealer sales and restrict purchases to small family quantities.

Lonsdale the Yard

White Tub Fabrics Offers White Linen Finish Textiles

Advertisement lists 3000 yards of white fabrics suitable for underwear blouses dresses and uniforms. Includes 36 inch White Linen Finish 36 inch White Nainsook 36 inch White Cambric and 36 inch White Suiting with regular 25 cent values and quality emphasis.

Fancy Kimono Outing Flannel collection sale

Four thousand yards of Fancy Kimono Outing Flannel, best quality, offered at regular price. Designs in extensive color combinations suitable for house gowns kimonos bath robes shirt waists and juvenile wear. Regular 20c quality released at 15¢ per yard.

Beautiful Oxford Suitings at 19 Cents a Yard

Oxford suiting in 32 inch width with fancy plaid and striped patterns. Describes rich color combinations and quality suited for skirts, women's suits, and children's wear. Regular 25 cent quality released at 19 cents per yard.

All Wool Broadcloth at Sale Price This Winter

Fifty two inch all wool broadcloth offered at $1.25 a yard, down from $1.75. Ideal for tailored gowns robes and coats with wide selection of street wear shades including black. Limited stock noted as highly desired fabric for winter garments.

Releasing New Winter Footwear for Women and Children

New lines of winter footwear debut with varied prices. Women's and children's shoes include satin evening slippers, boots, and glazed leather options. Prices range from $1.25 to $10 per pair, with styles featuring beaded vamps, patent leather, cravenette tops, and button or Gunmetal designs.

A. Garside & Sona

Hosiery Offers Poultry? Misread Sale Deals on Hosiery

The notice lists pricing on children and women hosiery. Three items include IX Ribbed hose for children in medium and heavy weights at 19c per pair, 342 pairs IXE black silk hose sizes 6 to H at 49c per pair, and 1210 pairs W and M women pure thread silk hose black with garter top at 1.09 per pair. Regular values noted for each item.

Norfolk and trench style boys suits on sale this weekend

Local retailer offers 100 Norfolk suits in sizes 6 to 18 at 6.00 with serge and cassimere plus 100 Norfolk suits at 7.50 for ages 11 to 18. Also 100 Norfolk and trench style suits at 10.00 in gray brown navy and mixtures for ages 7 to 18. Sweaters for boys and men reduced from 1.50 to 1.25 for ages 6 to 14, and men’s camel hair and cotton sweaters with various colors from 6.79 to 6.79.

Iver Cobra

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