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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1913

Page

10

In the Heart of the City Glove Sale Opens Tomorrow

The October Glove Sale at the new store invites 250 to 500 customers for guided tours to showcase modern merchandise and economies. Managers promise easier shopping, larger varied stock, and prices below value due to tariff relief and efficient handling.

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Wilson Foe Among Smart Set: A New White House Style

The White House under Wilson shifts from Taft era pomp to democratic simplicity. Elimination of military aides, pipeline ties to Washington fashion, and a crackdown on snobbery redefine access. Wealth and influence no longer buy influence. governors of the gate now enforce plain service and fairness.

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Rich and Fashionable Silks In Wide Texas Display

The article touts an extensive silk collection in a daylight store in Texas offering many lines and the newest silks. Prices range from 25c per yard for gain fabrics to 30.00 per yard for embroidered brocade with 40-inch crepe de chine from 1.00 to 4.00 per yard. It highlights 40-inch brocaded crepes 2.50, 27-inch granite crepe 0.89, 86-inch shepherd check taffeta 1.50, 80-inch printed satins 1.00, and 19-inch Scotch plaids, all marketed for dresses, shirts, and trims.

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Imported French Challies and Scotch Fabrics for Fall Wear

A 1900s style advertisement lists numerous fabrics and patterns available for women and children including 59c to 75c challies, 86-inch Scotch flannels, 30 and 27-inch scotch flannels, tartan plaids, crepe fabrics, and silk blends. Prices range from 15c to 89c with Monday specials noted.

Tailored fabrics and novel weaves on high waist styles

A catalog note describes plain colors and novelty weaves in checks plaids and solids. It mentions strictly tailored models with draped elements belts on high waists button trim and various sizes.

Wool Suitings and Velour Silks For Suiting Needs

Wool suitings in black and white shepherd check 44 inch width with varied check sizes priced at 50 cents per yard. All wool diagonal and velour suitings bust 54 inches wide suitable for suits and skirts priced at 2 dollars 50 cents per yard.

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