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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1925
Page
2
For leisure at home these quilted robes offer comfort and beauty. Crafted from crepe de chine and satin with Silk mull and China silk linings, they come tailored or lace trimmed in rainbow colors. Prices range from 14.95 to 45.00.
Junior Miss fashions grace the third floor exclusive department with stylish frocks and coats. Prices range from Balbriggan frocks at 12.9 to silk options up to 59.50, with velveteen jumper frocks at 19.75 and coats from 25.00 to 99.56, capturing youthful charm and modern flair.
Luxurious types in coats and wraps feature prices from 59.50 to 289.50. Displayed are new flare and wrap styles reflecting Paquin, Decol, Beschoff and Molyneux silhouettes. Selected furs Fitch, Beaver, Brown Marten, Squirrel, Fox and Krimmer adorn high end tailoring in wine brown gracklehead Kingfisher seaswallow and black hues.
A homey inviting note promotes a lamp shade making school on the fifth floor. The competent instructor teaches simple art and shade design. Classes are free. materials are the only cost.
Bright ad promoting corduroy robes priced from 3.50 to 14.95. Promises comfy robes for chilly days and quiet reading moments. Describes tailored styles with side fastenings, lace edgings, and refined detailing. Located on the third floor.
Silk fabrics for formal frocks in new weaves and colors are shown for upcoming social events. Metal brocaded crepe romaine with gel embroidery, novelty silk brocaded chiffons, velvet brocade georgette, and velvet brocade fabrics are offered, with prices per yard ranging from 12.50 to 17.50.
Readable text lists moire silk at 5 dollars Bengalines at 5 dollars brocades at 7 dollars fifty cents chenille crepe at 7 dollars fifty cents printed crepe at 7 dollars fifty cents.
An advertisement lists silk and crepe fabrics including MOLLY 0 crepe and BENGALINE in multiple colors with widths and prices. It mentions RADIUMS and GHARMEUSE styles with various widths, colors, and sale prices, noting a ground-floor display or availability.
Flannelette gowns and pajamas feature attractive colorings and floral designs with white flannel. Some are trimmed with silk braid and hemstitching, others in tailored styles. Full cut with long sleeves, the soft material promises warmth. Gowns priced from 1.00 to 2.95 dollars. Pajamas range 1.96 to 3.50 dollars.
The scarf features bright, vivid colors on soft crepe with printed designs. Measuring 64 inches by 18 inches with a 10 inch hand knotted fringe, it is priced at 2.60 dollars.
The firm proclaims it owes service to customers and aims to treat them with courtesy. It pledges that every merchandise representation is truthful and that the store strives daily to benefit customers and the community.
A long list of toiletries and household items is offered in a sale. Items include creams, powders, soaps, pomades, lotions, brushes, razors, and various cosmetic preparations from brands such as Angelus, Colgate, Lif Coly, Palmolive, Ponds, and Von’s. Numerous prices accompany each item, reflecting a broad catalog for daily personal care and home needs.
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