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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
5
Fire on a country site south of San Antonio burned a residence with an estimated loss between 18000 and 21600 dollars. Neighbors aided a woman to safety. authorities reported valuables, jewelry, and household goods damaged or destroyed. Insurance details and total appraisal were being compiled.
Capista Charles Stevens of Ute Local prohibition enforcement office may receive an appointment in the United States customs service as a supervisor in his district. Announcement came Wednesday morning from Collector Roy Campbell. The move follows the death of Tohe at the hands of saboteurs and aims to tighten action against temperance and smuggling. Washington has been urged to approve the post and fill the vacancy promptly.
A fragmented notice notes Radio fans of the city taking advantage of a sales offer. It mentions Pedio Parts and Kigler II items at Avenue D and hints at a location at The Light, 507 Wat White Street, where readers can inquire about obtaining components to build a set. The text is garbled but preserves the basic event and contact detail.
Officials of the Austyns press for Captain Stevens to join their ranks but no vacancies exist yet. Stevens, who has long served, would gain a promotion and bigger workload if he accepts. The meeting in Laredo and related security matters continue as talks touch on command posts and airframe coordination.
The San Antonio Furniture and Afus ig Dealers Association plans Better Homes Week from October 2 to 3. Members will hold displays and promotions to encourage furnished homes and showroom activities. Department stores and merchants will participate with window displays and themed decor.
Fragmented text references sage tea for gray hair and aging, mixed with garbled phrases. Mentions dishes, faded appearance, and unclear names or actions. Unable to extract a clear event or source details due to corrupted wording.
A sale highlights crepe de chine and georgette blouses in flesh and white with long, short, or three-quarter sleeves. Prices are advertised as nearly half the regular amount, emphasizing urgency for purchases tomorrow.
Mrs Richardson demonstrates Nemo corsets on Joske's third floor showing benefits for stout or ill proportioned figures. She explains hygiene corsets prevent pain and offer lasting wear, urging customers to try the Nemo savset for comfort and shaping.
Two days left for a $2.50 payment plan advertised at Joske's Second Floor. The notice invites customers to arrange monthly installments via Crockett and Hoover department, urging home demonstrations and more details at the store.
An OCR fragment describes flannelette gowns priced at 1.48 and 1.98 with styles including lowly yoked, high collars, and tailored stitching. Mentions gowns for women, colors red, pink and blue, and various forms such as front and slip.
A catalog of recent fiction features Robert Keable with The Mother of All Living priced at $2.00 and M Hui presenting The Shadow of the Past. Honore Willsie Halbutt offers Judith of the Godley Iny while Stichmond Joake’s Peresquare appears on the second floor.
Pantry style sale notice highlights fall ginghams in assorted checks solid colors and fast colors. Mentioned fabrics include 32 inch wide selections, 2 inch wide ginghams, and imported seamed fabrics. Located on second floor with emphasis on new patterns and colors for school and general use.
Fashion notes advertise Dainty New Vestees priced at 1.00 with lace and satin trims for tuxedo styles. Early fall wear features Matabou capes at 5.00 in black and brows with satin lining, offered on Joske's Street Floor.
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