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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
4
Advertises dress patterns in silk crepe de chine and satin at prices from 3.68 to 9.75. Includes shirt patterns, silk habitai, kimono lengths with Oriental designs, Paisley satin, and shirt waist lengths in various silk colors and widths.
Inexpensive yet handsome home adornments offered including glass vases on mahogany stands for 2 dollars, 12 inch mahogany candle sticks at 1 dollar, 5-light mahogany candelabra for 82.50, dark glass flower bowls on tall stands for 3.50, and a range of Japanese china pieces from sweet meat sets to berry and ice cream sets priced between 1.25 and 22 dollars.
A sale offers Georgette crepe and lace blouses with satin collars and cuffs in all colors including flesh and white. Prices range from $2.50 to $5.95, with items listed at $4.95 and $5.95.
Bright girls and boys robes and sweaters in white cardinal copenhagen brown and green with striped options. Styles include plain colors checks and sports stripes for ages 2 to 6 years with prices around $1.98 to $0.94.
Novelties advertise a wide array of children’s items including sand sets bubble pipe sets floater sets with sponge and soap doll Turkish floaters and doll dresses for holiday gifting aimed at young shoppers and families.
A large lot of imported China cups and saucers offered in many styles from simple to ornate. Prices range from 75 cents to 2 dollars 25 cents, with elaborate pieces including delicate designs and richly decorated items. Tomorrow’s sale highlights value and selection.
Come to Toyland tomorrow for a grand wonderland of dolls and toys. See thousands of dolls of every size and nationality and a full array of mechanical toys, vehicles, trains, and games. Special values promise savings on large toy quantities, with prices listed for wagons, doll trunks, mini railways, toy automobiles, and more.
A vintage catalog blurb invites dressing boys for Christmas with a range of outfits. It highlights suits in pinch back and plain pack styles, blue serge and gray or brown mixtures, sizes 7 to 18, with prices from 5 to 12.50 dollars. Also lists shirts, silk blouses, mackinaws, overcoats, raincoats, Norfolk and juvenile suits, sweaters, neckwear, hats, and matching accessories with varied price points.
An old catalog lists olive drab trench items and khaki gear including mirrors, toothbrush holders, shaving kits, watches, drinking cups, flash lights, safety razors, cigarette cases, comfort kits, first aid items, khaki pillows, pencils, uniforms, rain coats, puttees, boots and officer shoes with prices from 25 cents to $30.00. Strong products include Ever Ready safety razors at $1.00 and Pershing trench coats with waterproof khaki lining. The listing sells a wide array of battlefield needs and personal equipment for soldiers.
Christmas candies are selling under government supervision with production reduced to the minimum. The Joske Store maintains full stocks with boxed assortments priced from 19 cents to $1.60 per box and novelty boxes ranging from 1 to 6 pounds up to $5.00.
An advertisement lists Mexican pecan candy in boxes of 6, 12, and 20 cakes with postpaid shipping to any U S address. Prices shown include 3 for a 6 pack, 1.00 per 20 pack, and a combined offer totaling 5.35 dollars postpaid to the United States.
Ad highlights silk and crepe de chine negligees in many colors with elaborate trims priced from 7.56 to 35.00. Bath robe options in plaids and figured designs at 3.98. Boudoir caps and combinations of silk and lace offered in wide color range up to 35.95. The copy includes stray brand-like names and decorative details.
The sale features Irish linen luncheon napkins 18 by 13 inches, Scarfs 18 by 50 inches with eyelet embroidery, and Madeira embroidered card table sets. Prices range from 39c to 6.00 for complete sets, with towels and napkins in assorted sizes and finishes. The ad emphasizes flexible selections and special prices for housewives and home makers.
Embroidered pillow cases in hem stitched and decorative styles 45 by 36 inches. Gift box includes two pillows with a bow. Second floor display and sale.
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