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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1917

Page

8

Exemption System Scrutinized After Near Escape From Service

District board tightens checks on exemption claims as a young man from a powerful family almost secured relief through occupational grounds. An investigation shows he headed the business tied to the claim, leading to denial and re-certification for service. The new system aims to curb wealth influence and prevent further delays in drafting the next contingent. The district expects lists to reach local chairmen and notices to drafted men by September.

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Injured by Automobile At West Commerce and Comal Streets

FP Bell, a railway shipman, was struck by a motor wagon at West Commerce and Comal Streets. He was taken to Green Memorial Hospital with head injuries and fractures. Mrs Lack sustained minor injuries when a wagon struck the car she occupied. Authorities cited careless driving and plan to coordinate safety measures.

Bell Barth West Commerce Comal Streets Ure Robert &. Green Memorial Vospital Auiatio South Laredo Street Lack Tural West Commerce Street

Tailored Hats and Coats Tailor Bids for Schoolwear

Store hours announce Saturday closure at 6:30 PM as customers are urged to shop early. Deske's and Joske's feature Pall Coats for girls 6 to 14 in woolen, plush, velvet and mixed fabrics with belted styles and large pockets. Skirts and Middy Blouses offered in multiple colors and sizes with popular price points.

Deske's

Fall Blouses of Silk A Seasonal Fashion Feature

A collection of Autumn blouses in silk, crepe de chine, and taffeta offers varied styles. Descriptions mention high or low collars, jabot and frill effects, lace trims, hemstitching, and pearl buttons. Prices range around 3.98 dollars with New York and lingerie styles also advertised.

Gingham Dresses and Rainwear for Girls and Hats at Joske's

Practical gingham dresses for girls aged 6 to 14 priced 1.25 to 2.48 offer belts high waistlines and varied collars while rain capes and coats suit school days. Joske's displays a wide hat collection including Knox hats with prices from 9.50 to 16 and untrimmed hats 1.98 to 10 with velvet plush silk beaver and panne velvet options in multiple colors.

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Dental products and coupons advertised in city sale notice

A cluttered retailer notice lists various tooth powders tooth pastes mouthwashes and liquids with prices from multiple brands including Colgate Dr Lyons Sozodont Sogorfont and Palmolive. Palmolive coupons are being distributed citywide and redeemable at Joshu's.

Joshu

Woodbury soap offered with Woodbury lithographed pictures

Advertisement notes that free Woodbury lithographed pictures accompany purchases of Woodbury soap at Joske's, with the price listed as 22 cake. The tone is promotional, urging customers to buy soap to obtain the lithographs.

Woodbury Joske’s Woodbury’s

Good Hose Sale at Joske's for Women and Children

Joske Store advertises deep discounts on infants and misses hose, including mercerized silk lisle and wool options, with prices dropping from 25c to 19c for infants and from 35c to 31c for misses. Women’s fiber silk, silk boot, and Onyx silk hose are featured at 59c to 1.19, with a wide color range and reinforced heel and toe for durability.

Buick

Butterick Pattern Offers Safer Fall Fashion Choice

The new style books and fashion shoots present Butterick patterns as hopeful options for fall. The guide stresses safety and prudent selection to avoid mistakes, urging readers to choose patterns carefully for confident, stylish results.

Embroidered Edgings Offered in Blunt Patterns

Embroidery se values to 10. Bought under value this col lesion of snowy nameook and cambric edges is offered on hie 4amé basis. They are in blind and open patterns a variety of designs in width of two inches to five inches making them especially desirable for trimming children's trucks and under garments. Values to 10c tomorrow Buyoul.

Heroes and Military Manuals in Early 20th Century Catalog

A catalog page lists biographies and war related titles by Hubert Louis Stevenson William the Silent and Alexander the Great alongside military manuals. Priced items include The Phaisbure Manual 2.00 and Why We Are at War by Woodrow Wilson 0.59 to 2.60 with various titles such as Infantry Drill Regulation and Officer's Manual.

Hubert Louis Stevenson William the Silent Alexander the Great Sir Walter Haleigh Alfred the Great Oliver Cromwell Joanne D'Are Mohammed Augustus Moss Mase Woodrow Wilson Opty Boats Alfred Noyes Mary Roberts Rinchuct

Handkerchief Sale Highlights Unusual Lawn Garment Details

Five thousand sheer lawn handkerchiefs with colored borders roll edge and fancy edges, 5c regular 10c values. Taint retiree references and tomorrow’s sale emphasize dainty patterns and oxblood styled colors.

School age boys suits sale with values and styles

Parents will like the values and boys will like the style of these good school suits for boys aged 8 to 18. The collection features all wool blends in gray brown and blue serge with Norfolk and regular cut coats, mixed fabrics, fancy velvets and corduroys priced from 1.50 to 8.60 for various styles and hats to match.

Joske

Sample Hand B Shows Feather Bag Value Sale

The sample line from a leading American feather bag maker offers 187 bags in 2 dozen new styles. Sealed walrus crepe morocco pin seal options with mirrored frames and coin purses, lined. Prices usually 3.50 to 5.00, sale price 1.98 through Saturday.

America

Hat Sale Promises Smart Alpine Fedoras This Saturday

Kick off the old straw and kick in on a new Alpine model awaiting in our shop. Autumn felts crown the selection with military shapes drafted by selective conscription. Smart derbies in style, top quality. Hats priced to please with Stetsons from 3.50 to 5.00 and other good hats at 2 or 3 dollars.

Glen R Miller resigns and A L Beeton to lead terminal

Glen R Miller, general agent at the MK terminal, resigns to join aviation reserve as a first lieutenant. A L Beeton of Hong Kong is promoted to succeed him, after long service with the company and prior roles in railroad operations and dispatch.

Glen Te. Miller Haw A. AL Beeton Hongton Jung Mod Soompany Miller

Grey Hair Goods Advertises Low Prices and Shades

An ad touts wavy grey switches and textures in 18 to 20 inch lengths. Prices begin at 2.45 for 18 inch switches and reach 2.95 for 20 inch items. Premium transformations are offered at 1.95.

New Sweaters And Petticoats For Autumn Fashion

Fashion notes urge women to save on sweaters and petticoats this autumn. Shetland wool sweaters offer style and comfort with front-opening options priced from 6 to 10 dollars. Petticoats in favored styles and colors feature jersey tops, deep flounces, and scalloped edges at about 5 dollars.

Jaske's Same Day Mail Order Service Promotion

Out of town customers urged to use Jaske's mail order service. All orders filled and inquiries answered the same day as received.

Jaske

Boots of Cravenette Cloth in Fall Footwear Styles

New fall footwear features Lace Boots in ivory cravenette cloth with plain toe, light welt sole, and Louis XV heel priced at $8. Also offered are Women's Button Boots in washable white kid at $7, and various Lace Boots in patent vamp and gray cloth tops priced between $4.50 and $10.00.

Jon Caban

Thief Enters Homes Across Several Burglary Calls

A thief entered the home of TR. 8, Springall, 123 Lowly Street, with $17 reportedly missing. Two burglary calls came to the police within 25 minutes Thursday night, including reports at 124 East Quincy Street and 113 Yaleavenste. Private Miller, Camp Travis, reported a 17-year-old suspect attempting to steal goods. Fraser Tailoring Co announces a new shipment of uniforms just received at 101 West Commerce St.

TR. 8 Springall Lowly Street Mnes A. Ditad Uidie Ellyer Nest Dine Wen Teulquartura Itat Mesmary Inivader Ingw East Quincy Street Yaleavenste Cho Tsemarin Privata Miller Camp Travis Fraser Tailoring CO West Commerce St

Amends game laws in Misti and nearby counties

A garbled historic clipping references amendments to game laws in Misti Texas dated Sept 2. It lists Cherokee and several other counties including Angelina Nacogdoches Tyler Liberty and Newton. It mentions regulation of Boistin sales and druggist records but transcription is severely corrupted.

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