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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
16
A local ad notes the purchase of 209 high grade jewelry pieces from a major manufacturer. Items include vanity boxes coin holders German silver mesh bags sterling brooches ear pins ear rings vanity cases and dorin boxes in green gold finish. Samples priced to clear at 98 cents tomorrow from regular values up to 7.50.
San Antonio shoppers gain a stylish season preview from Joske Misses Apparel Shop offering winter dresses coats and suits in sizes 12 to 20 plus youth selections. New York makers provide wool velours gabardines serges and checks in taupe green burgundy navy and black with fur trims satin Georgette accents and belt detailing. Prices from 14.89 to 25.00 with exclusive San Antonio distribution.
Ladies and misses dresses priced from 4.50 to 25.00 feature serge and chall materials. Dainty party dresses range 12.50 to 25.00 with white or colored silk collars and cuffs in navy green brown and patterned effects. Sizes 6 to 14 offered.
A novelties list offers Hallowe en seals in pumpkin cat witch and owl shapes, 50 for 10c, 25 for 10c. yellow or black mat board 10c. cut out owls witches cats small med large from 2c to 7 1 2c. plates 8 inch 35c dozen 6 inch 25c dozen. luncheon sets 50c. table covers 25c. doilies 10c. festooning garlands streamers 10c. napkins 10c. jack o lanterns 5c to 50c. electric shades 6c.
Tomorrow a trio of special hat collections debuts with distinctively new autumn designs. Prices are $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00, offering dressy fur trims, small street styles, medium and large sailor shapes. Fabrics include Lyons Velvet Hatter's Plush Panne Velvet Metallic Laces and Velvet trims.
Bat brush with long removable hands priced at 50 cents and a rubber sponge at 25 cents for tomorrow only. Includes both items for one low combined price.
The notice advertises Lane's translation Arabian Nights in a new national edition printed on India paper in four volumes cloth bound and four volumes leather bound. Also listed are Plutarch's Lives in five volumes leather or cloth, Cooper titles and the International Red Letter Tex Bible priced $1.50 with special offer.
A large shipment introduces entirely new neckwear styles with collars and cuffs in embroided and color rich designs. Features include wool fringe touches, satin blends, broadcloth combos, and vestees in autumn styles. Prices range from 50c to 3.50.
Schrafft's Boston Chocolates advertise 25 varieties of chocolates at shop prices. The notice promotes a display in the candy section with bulk and pound pricing and lists multiple confections. The piece also mentions Joske Fountain offering hot drinks to showcase service and flavor tomorrow.
Misses' dress shoes feature patent vamp and dull kid upper with plain toe and turn sole. Sizes 5 to 11 include price points from $1.50 to $2.50. Also listed are women’s felt Juliet slippers in gray white brown or black trimmed with fur, with various size notes.
A vintage retailer promotes boys wear with woolen suits in grey brown and blue serge, pinch-back and Norfolk coats, knickerbocker trousers, and durable pieces. Priced from $0.75 to $7 for coats and $6 for full suits, with sweaters, blouses, shirts, gloves, belts, and play outfits for ages 3 to 9.
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