Joske's New Line Promoted At San Antonio Store
Officials of Joske Brothers announce a new line for sale at Joske's in San Antonio. J D Goldman will visit to introduce the Sure-Fit Slip Covers from Brent, touting ease of use, design matching fabrics, and bargain prices as part of Joske's Greater Bargain Basement.
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Joske Brothers
J.D. Goldman
Joske's
Goldman
Etter T Joske's
America
Brent
San Antonio
Joske
Solovox Debuts As Piano Adjunct In San Antonio Salon
Laurens Hammond unveils the Solovox an electrical musical instrument shown at the San Antonio Music Company. A three octave detachable keyboard attaches to pianos enabling right hand solos with left hand piano accompaniment. It offers 12 control tablets vibrato tone range and various solo voices closely mimicking orchestral timbres and requires no piano tuning.
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Laurens Hammond
San Antonio
San Antonio Music Company
Road to Acapulco Paved All Way
Completion of the final oil surfacing of the Mexico City Acapulco highway links San Antonio with Acapulco on the Pacific coast. A telegram to William H. Furlong, Inter-American Highway director, notes a 1149 mile uninterrupted paved route could be driven in three days with full hotel, camp, service station and restaurant support along the way. Acapulco is highlighted as a major West Coast resort with renowned sailfish grounds and the world record catfish cited.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
San Antonio
Mexico
Atlantic City
Pacific Coast
Wiliam H. Furlong
Carrie Bernard
el Mirado
West Coast
Albert B. Puller
Clif
Furlong
Guatemala to Stage National Fair in Guatemala City
Guatemala will host its national fair November 17 to 24 in Guatemala City. Visitors from the United States will see native villages reproducing highland Guatemalan life with Quiche Mayan descendants, marimba music, and vibrant textiles and pottery. The event highlights Guatemalan culture, arts, crafts, and the warm hospitality of the country amid growing American visitors in 1940.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City
Central America
United States
Gustemsia
Lake Afitlan
Gustemain
Pittsburg Stages Range Roundup at Water Heater Co
Pittsburg Water Heater company at 433 Main Avenue promotes a range roundup featuring Roper products. The event highlights flush-wall installation, white porcelain finish, simmer-speed burner, three-in-one oven with fiber glass insulation, smokeless broiling, and built in amenities like electric light and alarm.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Water Heater Company
Main Avenue
C. L. Donaldson
Roper Ranges
George D
Donaldson
Roper
Donndson
Dibble Opens New Toy Store in Downtown
Dibble’s Toy Shop returns to 510 East Houston Street between Broadway and Alamo, occupying two floors of new American made toys for boys and girls. The display emphasizes war themed play items such as planes tanks and artillery, plus the first large scale American manufacture of toy pianos and musical instruments. Lionel electric trains and other electrically operated demo pieces are highlighted as part of the season offering.
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Dibble's
Houston Street
Broadway
Alamo Pizza
America
Dibble
Lionel
Second Engineer of Ship Is Woman in wartime voyage
Norfolk dispatch says Victoria Alexandria Drummond, second engineer aboard a Panama steamer, steered Bonilla through three German aircraft attacks across the Atlantic. She endured a battle-damaged voyage with only shattered portholes and bullet scars, while remote control pilings served loading and unloading duties amid danger.
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Norfolk
Victoria
Alexandria Drummond
Godchild
Queen
Wideh
Solo-Serve Names Drug Department Manager in San Antonio
William Fogel, formerly with Katz Cut Rate Drug stores of Kansas City, has joined Solo-Serve as drug department manager. His extensive drug experience will help him maintain the high level of service Solo-Serve customers expect in San Antonio.
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Anuguuiesline
Wiliam Pogel
Katz Cut Rate Drug Stores
Kansas City
Fogel
Seme O
San Antal
Shouldn't Annoy Policeman Boys News Item
Two motorists blew their horns on Ingram Avenue prompting Patrolman Habe rChevrolet dealers to sell cars at retail. Detroit reports Chevrolet announces 1941 sales totals with 26,262 new passenger and commercial cars sold in period, plus 43,277 used cars, lifting the month’s total to 181,384 and marking significant gains over last year.
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Richmond
Ingram Avenue
Hubbard
Theo
Detroit
HaberChevrolet
William E. Haller
Chevrolet
Mr. Holler
Chevrolet To Feature Can upholstery In 1941 Models
Chevrolet will offer canoa cloth upholstery in its 1941 models with deluxe editions featuring contrasting stripe seats and backrests, solid color sidewalls, and sharply styled interiors. The de luxe line emphasizes striking upholstery, enhancing the overall appearance of the car interiors.
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Chevrolet
Interior Decor Trends Highlight Nash Sleeper Models
Nash interior decor emphasizes luxury with a 194L 4s model, featuring a switch and cloth revival. The design showcases rich dark fabrics and contrasting solid-color walls, with famed Nash sleeper models underscoring refined interior styling.
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Nash
de Juan
Young North Carolinian Loses Wallet En Route to Fair
A Roxboro man traveling to the World's Fair in New York found his wallet missing at Grand Central Station after saving $200 for the trip. He continued to the fair and returned home when his father wired assistance. A mail parcel later delivered his social security card and driver's license, with most of his original ticket intact.
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New York
Roxboro
N.C
Grand Central Station
Body Insulation Feature of the 1541 Americar
A new system uses rubber body mountings to completely insulate the body from the frame, a feature of the 1541 Americar.
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A. Music CO
Solovo
Studemakers
Ufa
Scarlett O'Hara
Sonja Henle
Flora McFlumsey
San Antonians
William Fogel
West Pecan St
Fisher
Milam Chevrolet CO
Flores
Fannin
Smith Motor Sales
Ormsby Chevrolet CO
Smith-Young Tower
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