Sunday School Delegates Gather in San Antonio Convention
San Antonio hosts the district Texas Sunday School Association convention from October 9 to 12 with 1500 to 2000 delegates expected from 22 counties. Experts will instruct departmental workers on modern methods, featuring Rev. E Morris Ferguson and other prominent leaders. Rail fare is one third for 100 miles, and sessions occur at St Mark's parish house.
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San Antonio
State of Texas Sunday School Association
Texas
Canyon City
Greenville
E. Morris Ferguson
Philadelphia
United States
William Nehemiah Wiggins
Texas Sunday School Association
William N. Wiggins
S. W. Hutton
N. H. Wolfe
Mildred Dixon
St. Mark’s Parish
Roland Springall
Bexar County Sunday School Association
King Lavender
Fred M. Roach
W. 8. Townsend
E. Ee. Dilley
William Moore White
Atascosa
Bandera
Bastrop
Bexar
Blanco, Burnet
Caldwell
Comal
Fayette, Frio
Gillespie
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hays
Kendall
Kerr
LaSalle
Liano
Medina
Travis
Williamson and
Wilson
San Antonio School District Seeks Bond Bids
Sealed bids due by noon October 1 1913 for 300000 in San Antonio Independent School District bonds dated September 2 1913 at 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Submit to San Antonio School Board San Antonio Texas signed Frederick Terrell president of the board.
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San Antonio
New Draperies Arrive in Wide Selection of Period Fabrics
New draperies arrive with period tapestries for furniture and hangings from France dating to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette times and Jacobin opposition, English Queen Anne designs, and Orient colors from China and Japan. Prices run from 75 cents to 25 dollars a yard. Lighter weight fabrics include Silk Damask Scotch Madras Voile Marquisette Scrim Washable Muslin and Sun.
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France
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
England
Queen Anne
China
Japan
New Fall Tailored Fabrics and Silk Wool Blends
A catalog-style listing showcases 46-inch plain cotton ratine in 15 colors, 40-inch plain French ratines in 50 shades, 48-inch brocaded matelasse in French shades, and 42- to 54-inch silk, wool, and crepe blends. It highlights street wear tones, fall shades, and multiple weights including serges, velvets, and plaid suiting fabrics from Second Floor departments.
Boys clothing styles and fabrics highlight inventory
The listing describes busy packing and unpacking stock of boys and parents friendly attire. It notes jaunty styles and smart materials including cagsi meres, fancy homespuns, ceviots, worsteds in browns grays and black and white plus blue serges Sailors and Russians for small boys Nor folks and double breasted for big boys. Prices range from 3.50 to 15.00.
The Dress Trimmings Richly Embroidered In Oriental Tones
A feature on dress trimmings praises Persian, Chinese, and Egyptian influences in enriched colors and motifs. Embroidery forms compact, reusable designs for vests and cuffs, with silk flowers on gold net, beaded nets, and long pendants for sash ends. Displays described as dazzling and inviting a visit to see.
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Balkan
History Repeats Itself in Autumn Fashion Remake
The current styles echo Louis XV and XVI court fashion with Marie Antoinette influences. Designers imitate Watteau and Nattier portraits, using blues browns yellows and reds, brocades, gold velvets, and tapestries. Draped silhouettes remain clinging at the feet with hip panniers, crinolines, and uncorseted waists.
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Louis XV
Murat
Nattier
Russia
Marie Antoinette
Mme. la Bruen
Greuze
Fall Footwear Deals Show New Styles Across Brands
Select Fall Footwear offers include Misers shoes in all leathers weight soles tipped vamps low heels with prices 1.50 to 3.50. Big Misses fall footwear in patent gunmetal canvas buckskin new lasts and button styles 2.50 to 4.00. Patrician line exclusive styles 4.00 to 5.00. Red Cross fall shoes plain or shiny leathers colors tan with price 4.00. Women's satin slippers for evening wear 3.00. Boy's kid and box calf school shoes 2.00 to 2.25.
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Red Cross
The Japanese Tea Room Buffet Luncheon
The Japanese Tea Room offers a buffet luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bouillon cold meats salads sandwiches pastries cakes and more. Prices are moderate and a full menu of seasonal delicacies will be added soon on the Fourth Floor.
Fashion models display sheer fabrics and bold trims
The text describes models featuring translucent sleeves and cobwebby laces against a fresh color chiffon foundation. Crepes in Chinese designs and velvets trimmed with fur are highlighted as standout pieces, with displays noted on the third floor.
New Period Influences in Neckwear and Lingerie Coats
The article describes fashion inspired by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette with ruffs, shadow lace, chiffon, and new lingerie coat collars with color accents and hand embroidery. It notes prices from 50 cents to 20 dollars for jabots and ornate pieces, plus evening scarfs priced 1.25 to 40 dollars, and ribbons 50 cents to 3 dollars per yard.
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Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
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