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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

3

Not Judge Terry Jr. Santa Fe's General Attorney Looks Younger Than His Years

In Austin on October 20 Judge Winslow, general attorney for Eagle Pass & Rio Grande, met Judge J W Terry, Santa Fe general solicitor and youthful in appearance. They had not met in over twenty years. Winslow asked if he was the son of a long time Santa Fe figure, to which Terry replied I am old Judge Terry.

Santa Fe Austin Tex Winslow Eagle Pass & Rio Grande J. W. Terry The Terry Judge Winslow Judge Terry Gulf of Mexico

Grove's Tasteless Chills Tonic Ad Promotes Malaria Fight

An old advertising notice touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a remedy to drive out malaria and strengthen the system. It notes the formula printed on the label, highlighting Quinine and Iron in a taste-free form, priced at 50 cents.

Senator Shep Pard Fraternalism Friday at Beaumer Hall

Senator Shep Pard delivers remarks on fraternalism Friday night at Beaumer Hall located at 822 East Houston Street. Community event hosts expect attendance from local civic groups and residents seeking dialogue on unity and service.

Senator Sheppard Beaumer Hall Houston St

Scottish Rite Bodies Grow in San Antonio Banquet Marks Reunion

Sam P. Cochran of Dallas praised the nine semi annual reunion growth of Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio. From a small start four years ago the body now has 1200 members. The banquet at the Scottish Rite cathedral closed the event attended by nearly 500 Masons with Judge W S Fly as toast master and remarks by Nat M Washer Sylvan Lang Frank R Newton C E Keppler Lieut Walter Moore and Victor Keller.

Sam P. Cochran Dallas Texas San Antonio W.S. Fly Nat M. Washer Cochran Sylvan Lang

Federal Troops Accused of Damaging El Paso Roads

Judge Adrian Pool of El Paso County says federal troops have damaged county roads there by over fifty thousand dollars. Pool met General Funston and plans further talks in San Antonio to determine how the repairs will be made and who will pay.

Austin Tex el Paso Adrian Pool el Paso County Judge Pool Funston Pool San Antonio

Contributions for Orphanage Noted by Protestants Home

The Protest ant Orphans Home reports numerous gifts including beds, garments, food and candy from donors such as Travis Park Methodist Sunday school Mrs Winchester Kelso B M Woford G Bechtel and various church groups. Clothing and items came from multiple individuals and organizations including Mesdames Seligson Simmons Love lady Beard Weesman and Mrs Taylor East Courtland Place.

Orphans’ Home Travis Park Methodist Sunday School Winchester Kelso B. M. Wofford G. Bechtel Guenther Milling Company A.S. McDaniel St. Mark’s Guild F. A. Huch MacKinley Avenue Church Otto Radthe George S. McElroy Pfeuffer Central Baptist Church Leah Withers Mesdames A. W. Seligson E. P. Simmons J. P. Lovelady W. T. Beard M. Weesman

Exposition of Woolens to Close Saturday Night

Several groups of fine fabrics go on special sale until closing time Saturday. After that the items revert to original prices, with little chance of such low rates again this season.

All-Wool Poplin Fabrics Priced at 1.25 Per Yard

A large selection of 44 inch all wook poplin offered in navy midnight blue african brown dark wine gray taupe green and other shades. Suitable for one piece pleated dresses. Quality described as splendid at 1.25 per yard.

Copenhagen

Plaid Silks Offered at 97 Cents a Yard

Special sale on a dozen silk patterns priced at 97 cents per yard. Fabrics are twenty seven inches wide, all silk, and of excellent quality. Second Floor.

Ready to wear fabrics at three ninety five and five dollars

Fashionable fabrics and stylish trims offered in a range of ready to wear items priced at 3.95 and 5.00. Available on the third floor.

Builder's Hardware Drives Stove and Heater Demand

A local hardware shop advertises a complete line of stoves heaters and cookers. The display emphasizes stoves repeated for emphasis and highlights a broad inventory aimed at home improvement.

Sam Speir Hardware Co Adv

Bed Quilts and Comforts Sale

Advertises bed quilts in sizes 72x78 and 72x84 with cotton fillers and lambswool options at prices from 2.50 to 5.00. Also offers 34x36 inch sample comforts for infants at 0.69 each, limited to 34 pieces. Second Floor.

Limited Hosiery in Black and White Sizes All

Full fashioned hose offered in limited quantities across all sizes in both black and white. Mercerized lisle double tops heels and toes highlighted in the description.

Stockings Offered in White or Black for All Sizes

Heavy ribbed stockings advertised in white or black with reinforced wear points. Described as offering splendid service and exceptional quality for the price.

Bargain Linens Offer 81x90 and 42x36 Sheets

Heavy full bleached sheeting torn hemmed and ironed 81 by 90 inch sheets at 89 cents per grade one dollar. Also 42 by 36 inch sheets described as serviceable and neatly hemmed.

Durable Grade Sheeting Sold At Regular 60 Cent Price

72x90 sheets in stock priced at 60 cents per sheet with grade 48c. Finely finished sheeting features hemmed edges and a flat center seam. Regular price is 48 cents per sheet for this durable material.

Cases llc unveils one special pillow case price

A retailer lists specially priced 42 by 36 hemmed pillow cases from Cases LLC. The offer highlights a limited quantity and affordable bedding option for shoppers seeking standard size pillow covers.

Towels Offered In Hemmed 21x42 Inch Sizes

Advertising copy lists absorbent bath towels 21 by 42 inches, hemmed, at 19 cents each for regular 25 cent grade.

Crochet patterns for full size counterpanes on sale

An advertisement notes crochet patterns for full size counterpanes priced at $1. It highlights hemmed and neatly made pieces and directs shoppers to the second floor of the store.

English Walking Shoes priced at $3.95

Footwear described for high school girls suitable for cutting walking and business wear. Made of black calf with lace pattern, white soles and Rinex heel construction, noted as flexible and durable at $3.95 per pair. First Floor.

Outing Cloths and Domestic Fabrics Sale

Special prices on outing cloths twenty seven by twenty eight inches wide at 8 to 11 cents per yard. Flannelettes at 12 to 14 cents per yard with floral designs. Ten cent domestic twelve yards per dollar, unbleached. Bleached cotton flannel 12 1 2 cents at twenty seven inches wide for under garments. Second Floor.

Silk and Lingerie Waists at One and Two Dollars

A broad assortment of attractive lingerie cloths with fashionable pieces in the $1 and $2 groups. The $1 section includes blouses of Japanese silks and the $2 group features plain and striped silks. Also offered are attractive fall fashions and exceptional blouses. First Floor.

Wool-Finish Plaid Blankets and Beacon Robes Sale

Advertises wool finish plaid blankets in sizes 72 by 84 inches at 3.50 per pair and 66 by 80 inches white with colored borders at 2.50 to 3 per pair. Beacon robe blankets measure 72 by 90 inches with cord and tassels priced at 3. Also notes second floor location.

Beacon

Stamped Dresses and Nightgowns on Sale on First Floor

Advertises stamped garments and linens with embroidery options. 35c infant dresses, 25c. 75c women’s nightgowns made up. 59c Huck towels now 39c. $1 nightgowns sizes 15 16 17. all stamped for embroidering and crocheting on first floor.

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