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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1924

Page

2

Army Air Service to radiocast from Chicago this afternoon

The United States Army Air Service plans a radio transmission from an over Chicago flight using pine and WGN-Radio equipment to broadcast at 370 meters. Captain C W Richard and Lieutenant I P Hickey will describe the Chanute Field aerial meet to aid the Army Relief Society for widows and orphans of service members.

Associated Press Chicago United States Army Air Service Wgnre Toval C. W. Richard I. P. Hickey Chanute Field Illinois United States Chanute Bese Army Smelief Society Army Ar Weeks Mason Patrick Air Servicesixteen

Prince Edward Joins Printing Union as Honorary Member

The Prince of Wales was made a journeyman printer and honorary member of the International Printing Pressmen's Assistants' Union of North America in New York on September 10. His dues are paid for one year and he will receive the engraved membership card Friday, authorizing him to work as a printer if needed.

New York Prince of Wales International Printing Pressmen’s Assistants’ Union of North America

Two Home Thefts Reported To Police

Detectives investigate three thefts reported Thursday night. Kate Barnhi’s residence at 228 Arenife street lost a dress. H. W. Meade at 124 McMullen street reported a pistol missing. San Pedro Park operators A. Goldmen and associates saw a small trunk and a suitcase with clothing stolen from their cars in the park.

Burtglars Kate Barnhii Arenife H. W. Meade McMullen Street Gagsa A. Goldmen San Pedro Park

Money and Porter Depart At Same Time

City detectives investigated the disappearance of 20.50 in cash and a porter from Mercer residence on Ellsworth Street. Mercer reported the money was taken from trousers in an Artisine room at Frank Brothers, noting the porter left the scene around the same time.

H. VD. Mercer Ellsworth Street Frank Brothers

Man sues for 15009 after street car collision

J A Conner files suit in the Fifty seventh District Court against the San Antonio Public Service Company claiming severe injuries from being struck by a street car on Boynton street on April 17. He seeks 15009 in damages.

Ton Street J. A. Conner San Antonio Public Service Company Fifty-seventh

New Pepsinated Calomel Ad Promises Gentle Action

An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a milder gentler calomel that does not cause salivation or upset. It claims no salts or follow ups are needed and that the tablets are sugar coated and air tight. Prepared by the Pepsinated Calomel Co. in Atlanta and sold in San Antonio by local drug stores.

Calomel Co Atlanta

Organist 29 Weds 72 Year-Old Bride in Portsmouth

Jack Edward Griffith a 20 year old theater organist married Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Pray aged 72 yesterday at a Portsmouth parsonage. The wedding followed a pre ceremony conference with Rev. A kk Love. The bride appeared nervous as she entered with Griffith and his best man.

Griffith

Four-Piece Boys Suits Priced at 16.85 and 18.85

High-grade boys suits offered in coats with vests or knickers, sizes 6 1 8 to 7 1 8 and 10 to 18 years. Made of fine suiting material with two tone silk serge lining, ribbon lip band, pleated back, and belts optional. Variety of patterns and colors, exceptional values at 16.85 and 18.85.

Vetwell

Boys' School Knickers At Two Dollars Apair

Advertises boys knickers for everyday wear priced at 2.00. Described as wear resisting with lining, taped seams and double stitching. Offered in a wide range of colors and patterns for ages 6 to 17 years.

Kindergarten Suits at Special Price for Children

Limited stock of kindergarten suits offered at 1.95. Top garment combines washable material with tweed fabric in tan. Sizes 3 to 8.

Girls Wool Jersey Frocks Feature On Third Floor

Alluring wool jersey frocks for girls aged 6 to 14 priced at 5.95. Tailored styles shown in Copenhagen henna tan and brown. Collar and cuffs in self material with contrasting leather belt. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Third Floor.

Copenhagen

Sweaters Offered in Various Styles and Prices

Knitted pullovers and coats for boys and girls feature diagonal weave, fly front and drop seat designs with two hip pockets. Prices range from 2.49 to 6.45 with options in slipover and coat styles and multiple color combinations.

Junior Miss Frock Styles Promising Youthful Fashion

Debonaire line offers frocks for junior misses and small women built from satin crepe in black navy and brown. Lace trims and collars provide charm with colored embroidery accents. Prices range from 18.50 to 535.00. A brown crepe model with georgette insert and shoulder streamer targets a 15 year old, priced at 49.50.

Georgette

Kid Gloves Priced At 3 50 In Local Stores

Adler's offers one and two clasp kid gloves with small turn back cuffs and flare cuffs. Perrin's novelty kid gauntlets feature open work two-tone trimming and Paris point stitching in black, beaver, brown, tan, grey priced at 3 50 per pair. Perrin's two clasp French kid gloves showcase embroidery stitching and pique seams in multiple colors priced at 3 50 per pair.

Adler Perrin

Beaded Purses in Floral Designs Across Several Styles

Flat beaded purses feature floral designs with mirror, scarfed fringe and optional bead strap handles in tan brown and blue tones. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.95, with variants including clasp styles and youth suitability.

Refreshing gingham dresses for girls in bright colors

Shown in tan orange orchid and blue these gingham dresses come in sizes 6 to 14 years. Some styles are strictly tailored while others feature collars and cuffs with narrow white frill. Exceptional values at 4 95 and 5 95 at fhira Floor.

Important HOSIERY Values in Silk and Chiffon

An advertisement lists pure dye all silk ingrata chiffon hose in black gateau silver gold banana grey brown at 3.50 a pair. Chiffon hose with lisle welt heel sole toe in multiple colors at 1.95. A rare lustre slipper-heel stock ing in camel beige at 1.95. Semi-chiffon full-fashioned hose in camel beige log cabin beaver taupe grey seal fawn black at 1.65. Ribbed mercerized sport hose for misses and women in camel logcabin cordovan grey black at 0.59. Children hose in mercerized ribbed sport 0.75, silk socks with turn over cuff tops 1.25, 1x1 ribbed Liste hose 0.28.

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