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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1915

Page

7

August Death Rate Lowest On Record in City Vital Stats

The August report by Tein Mulies shows San Antonio posting the lowest death rate on record at 6.86 per 1000, with births exceeding deaths and reduced infant mortality among Mexican families. Corrected mortality data and expanded burial permits reflect a 125,000 population and 120 deaths in August, while infant deaths under two years among Mexican children are notably low.

Tein Mulies Une Oly Heath San Ansonio Avnusi Hermisis Health Office Attelofere Sin Antonio Credit Homing Erty Uris Grim Reaper

Model Plane Meet to Be Held at West End

The National Aero Chan offers a three part model aeroplane series with a West End contest in the next two weeks chaired by Richard Negley who won the prior meet. Entrants will launch rubber powered planes from water with hydroplane finals and prizes from the National Aero Club to boost aviation interest, with events through September.

National Aero Chan West End Richard Negley Committee Ou Arrengemente Na Monal Agra Club Heme

Hay Damaged by Fire at Flores Street Barn

Fifty tons of hay were damaged when a fire broke out in a South Flores street barn owned by Lows Kunkel. Origin undetermined, fire confined to the upper loft where hay was stored. Several horses and mules were rescued. building and contents damage about SH 200. Separate notice advertises Fort Sill depot mule procurement with sealed bids due September 16, 1915.

Lows Kunkel Flores Street

Juske Store Offers Wide Range Of School Supplies

San Antonio retailer Juske Store promotes a broad school supplies catalog with competitive prices. Items include rulers, pencil erasers, notebooks, slates, pencils, tablets, compasses, pen and pencil holders, leather bags, and assorted cases, with multiple sizes and price points listed.

Juske San Antonio

School Girls Boudoir Set at Bargain Price

Ad reads a boudoir set including table cover four pocket bag pillow top scarf dress and laundry bag. Describes quality and ready to use with detailed items. Price listed as $2.00, tomorrow 61.18.

Classified Ad Fragments Highlight College Goods and Dictionaries

A fragmentary ad listing items for sale includes my college days record, a girls meet record book, and a complete line of school dictionaries. Prices range from 25 cents to 2 dollars for Webster's New Century Dictionary leather binding, with a reference to Dietrow 98e.

Dietrow

Hair Bow Ribbons Novelty Ribbons in Various Stripes and Plaids

Novelty ribbons offered in smart stripes, plaids, checks and mette effects with satin borders. Also new warp print taffeta rib bone from 3 inches to inches wide. Unusual variety of beautiful designs all at 25 yard.

Garden Hose Close-Out at Tomorrow's Prices

Advertises garden hose close-out with 50 ft and 25 ft sizes at reduced prices. Mentions Hterna Canned Heat as a safe, quick flame product. Includes promotional language about value and readiness for instant use.

Jake

New Bags Feature Silk and Leather Craft

Silk and leather bags with crepe seal mat spal and morocco linings are offered with non tarnishable frames. Prices range to $1.50 with Saturday sale prices at 84 cents.

Morocco

Bright Range of Inexpensive Girls Dresses Featured

A special effort this year presents a broad range of styles for girls aged 6 to 14. A chambray and gingham lot features neat checks with contrasting collar, cuffs, belt and skirt foundation. Dresses come in pink, navy, light blue, red and hemotrape with round collars and long sleeves priced at 1.48, 1.08, and 2.46.

Joske Jovke

New Sweater Coats Arrive In Sport Styles for 5

New sweater coats in sport styles arrive priced at five dollars. Made of talian woven fiber with patch pockets and a sash. Collars in rough and Yeneok styles, trimmed with large pearl buttons or silk fasteners. Colors include Copenhagen blue rose pink gold and emerald green. Sizes for matrons and misses.

Copenhagen

New Middy Aprons Offer Varied Styles and Quality

The new Middy Aprons feature three bungalow apron models with face front effects and rounded fin, using neat colors and durable percales and ginghams. Available in nest destens and plain colors, with sizes up to 44. A value choice for modern kitchen wear.

New Fall Waists Offer Wide Styles and Colors

New waists in fall styles priced at five dollars feature taffeta crepes de chine filet nets shadow laces silk plaid Georgette Crepe combinations. Convertible collars allow high or low neck wearing with Castle and Bell sleeves. Available in cow colors and novelty designs in sizes 86 to 46, unlimited selection.

Ideal Hair Brushes and Supplies Advertised Prices

An old advertisement lists ideal Hair Brushes priced at $1.30 with a quantity noted as 41.00, a Hot Water Bottle fully guaranteed, and Benzoin and Armand Totton items with prices 25c and 1c respectively. The ad references The Juatly famous Hughes and notes items sell everywhere.

Hughes

Thirty By Howard Vincent OBrien Review

A fragmented top line review praises Thirty for presenting multiple viewpoints and evolving interest as events and characters speak for themselves. It contrasts the book with several recent titles listed alongside prices.

Howard Vincent O'Brien Maddier Sean Dalrymple Zane Gray Princess and the Clan Margaret Piper

Local Shop Offers Aluminum Drinking Cups and Skates

A catalog note lists aluminum drinking cups sold individually at 19 cents each for children ensuring each child has a cup. It also advertises roller skates with steel wheels in all sizes, priced to attract buyers.

Muslin Petticoats And Dresses Sale Tomorrow

Here is a splendid opportunity for women to secure Luslin petticoats at less than real worth. Items are daintily trimmed with embroidery, with many odd lots and varied styles. Dresses include gingham and madras pieces, suitable for early fall wear, with limited quantities per size. Baby and children’s dresses offered as well, with laundry value potential. Prices reduced across the board from regulars to sale figures.

Batiste

New Neck Ruffs Displayed In Fashion Collection

Fashion notes present ruffs with embroidered chiffon and dotted trims in white black and gray. Prices range from 4.00 to 85.00 for various neckpieces including lace and bow styles.

Lynn Witterpmad

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