Christmas Toy Trade Faces War Time Delays Across Europe
Retailers rely on wholesale orders as European warfare and blockades disrupt toy shipments. German and French made dolls and china ware are scarce. U S and San Antonio firms race to stock popular items. Erector sets, building blocks, Boy Scout rifles, and other classic toys remain in demand domestically as delays ripple through the holiday season.
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France
Santa Claus
Ueaan
San Antonio Drug Company
Christmank
Jost Merch
San Antonio
Yihera
Christus
Tevy
Satterdsia
I. P. Dacus
Burer
Wrens
Campbell
Bligh
Cindy
Bichy Bupa
Uneedta Sid
Gerronn
Burgalow
Romana
Smomer
Seamen to Face Fitness Tests Under New Law
The article reports the push to test fitness for about 40 000 sailors after November 4 as part of the seamen’s act. It details required certificates of fitness and medical exams, the need for standard guidelines, and the role of the Bureau of Navigation and other authorities in enforcing safety at sea. It notes a special meeting in Austin with Dr. Collins to discuss disease prevention and health measures.
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United States Public Health Service
Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerce
Jan Hho
Gonlo
Novator 4
Nacigaton
Genne Thier
United Lates
Rine
Tia
United States Navigation
Austin
Texet
W. B. Collins
Department of Health
M. Cullege
Ascarets Promoted For Digestive Relief And Vitality
A garbled ad promotes Casarettes as a laxative and tonic for men women and children. It claims bowel comfort a clear head and improved vitality with mention of a Gris store and cheap price. The text warns of mild side effects and executive tone targets families.
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Gris
Wrinkles in Men’s Clothing Signal New Fashion
San Antonio fashion notes reveal a shift to form fitting outfits for fall and winter 1910 11 with wrinkles at joints and knee and shoulder regions. High waist coats short hems and new hats drive the look alongside tight trousers and novelty shoe tops. Fancy hosiery and double breasted evening wear also mark the season as retailers report strong display of these trends.
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Faanian
Taney
San Antonio
Tay Birs
Fancy work departments grow in importance in big stores
The fancy work business has boomed in the past year with department enlargements in major stores and a surge of knitting and crocheting among women. Stores stock threads and patterns while magazines feature instructions. grandmothers and young women alike revive many traditional techniques, spurred by wartime needs and a desire to create at home.
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San Antonio
Mapazitins
Memorial services set despite missing educator Dr Sampson
Austin officials report a telegram from Denver indicating the body found in Colorado mountains may be educator Dr T R Sampson. Franks Sampson flies to Denver as coroner delivers the body detection. memorials proceed tomorrow per Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary leadership.
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Austin
Tex
Th. B. Winant
Austin Prevbyterian Theological Seminary
Gay
Batavians of
Denver
Pr. T. R. Sampson
Butes
Colorado
Deliver
Sampson
Frank Sampson
Chia
Diemoria
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