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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

6

Knitwear Drive Urges City Women to Help War Effort

Mrs. Alt. Weakles, chairwoman of the supply committee, appeals to San Antonio women to join wartime knitting and sewing work. She stresses urgent need for knit garments and stockings, calling for skilled knitters and sewing machine operators to meet demand as winter approaches. Wool supply is ample, but production capacity must rise to meet orders.

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Home Folks to These YS Emma Bunting Anxious to See Soldiers

South Carolina soldiers find more friends via The Light. Two aviators from Kelly Field seek a Wellsville connection to meet Miss Amina Bunting. Home Folks editors urge quick talk and arrival at Grand Opera House to greet the visiting troops. Local readers offer hospitality and plan to forward welcome letters and items to the troops.

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Woolen Caps and Scarfs in All Colors Offer

Woolen caps and scarfs offered in all colors for the cold days. Prices range from 98 cents to 5 dollars per set, with a wide selection for customers seeking warm accessories this season.

Petticoats and Autumn Styles Featured in Silk and Jersey

A fashion note highlights a variety of petticoats in silk and jersey, including fitted jersey tops with flounces. It mentions new autumn suit shades and fashionable silhouettes for the season.

Jersey

Women coats display many styles for the miss of 16 to 18

Countless styles in coats for women and for the miss of 16 to 18. They are made of sturdy fancy weaves and of Kersey in gray, burgundy, navy, green and black. Warm, comfortable coats in belted styles and with big collars, some trimmed with fur, others set off with braids and buttons. Many that are pretty enough for wear on any occasion—all of them new and correct in every detail of fashion. Exceptional values at $17.50.

Plush Ball's Peep Seal Plush Coats in Black

A collection offers several belted ball seal plush coats in black as winter wear favorites. Made from durable Ball's Peep Seal Plush with satin lining, they feature convertible collars worn high or low. Available in a big variety of sizes at 30 dollars.

Toledo Soldier Charged With Forgery Arrested Here

An Ohio soldier from Toledo was arrested here on forgery charges. He allegedly cashed a forged check for seven dollars while posing as a serviceman. Police say he confessed and was held for further questioning as they coordinate with Toledo authorities. In other news, Jay M. Overstreet, renowned criminal lawyer, died in Dallas at age 54.

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