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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
7
A New York trip yields a large Ready-to-Wear collection of Autumn Dresses in San Antonio. The seller touts 80 styles including basque and straight-line cuts, with prices far lower than comparable items elsewhere. All stock, including dresses and notable styles, goes on sale tomorrow at 19.75 dollars.
The collection features brocaded satins moire charmeuse plain silks crepe de chine satin brocaded poplins in black navy taupe green brown and midnight blue with braided trims colored embroidery and pleated styles. Skirts emphasize medium waist lines and exclusivity while suits of serge gaberdine and poplin offer practical, affordable options at 19.75.
Abbey Quiet Grex resigns as special agent with Southern Life Insurance and opens a new office in the Store building. Antonia toddies rated among the company’s agents. Dance event at Penalae Wear and Position with best trio and crowd. Cash prize tonight and trade offers at 622 Garden. Chauffeur case: Wilkens court, motorist fined and barred from driving for thirty days under new state law.
A vintage ad offers a mail order package for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Honey Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets plus Foley Almanac and books for 6 cents to Foley & Go 2826 Sheffield Ave Chicago. It promises health aids for coughs kidneys and digestion and includes a bridal of freebies and a grand sale in surrounding towns.
Fragmented court notes list numerous cases across counties, including Texas Shoe of Texas and Moll to make on pastyate. Several appeals and remands appear, with mentions of Bar councils, criminal appeals, and various judges. The record shows a mix of grants, dismissals, reversals, and submissions, with dates around November and references to multiple firms and individuals.
Wm C Chamberlain of Matamoros Mexico and others testify the pill relieved severe kidney trouble after using other remedies. The letters claim complete cure and urge buying Doan’s Kidney Pills through local dealers.
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