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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
16
Readable article details how San Antonio stores mount lavish Christmas displays across Houston Street Alamo Plaza and Commerce Street. It notes crowds of shoppers of all backgrounds, festive electric lights, and Joske Bros Co expanding its department store with an open front and new grocery-like appearance.
Joske Bros. Co. vies with Yoske Bros. in elaborate displays. The rear bustles with packed wagons while East Commerce Street shows toy windows. A north shoe and fire place window feature a queen in an evening gown and a cozy hearth. A child’s bedroom scene with a Santa glance, a rising hillside with a toy train, and a turning Christmas tree window follow. Lavish European imports adorn the next display with a $25 doll chair.
Across 107 to 115 Ala Moa Plaza Wolff and Marx Company presents a vast dry goods house with elegant windows. Displays include men and boys clothing toy windows full of cars and trains and a grand alpine scene. parlor pieces rare clocks glassware and statuary mingle with ladies wear and furs. The north window showcases costly fans and trinkets on oriental carpet with soft rugs behind.
The Dulling dry goods store presents a fresh establishment opposite the Joske corner in the Dulling block. Despite its recent origin, the business has grown substantially and does not harm nearby rivals, signaling strong growth for San Antonio. The stock covers nearly everything for the home and includes a novel Christmas display.
Crowds throng the crowded sidewalk outside the corner store as windows showcase belts purses and wraps. North window features belts while the south window displays furs gowns and high priced cloaks drawing admiration and comments from onlookers. Delivery wagons back up at Losoya street as purchases rush in.
The Washer Bros. Co at Commerce and South Alamo in San Antonio extends from gentlemen’s furnishings into millinery and general dry goods. Windows display men’s coats hats gloves boys’ suits ladies furs waist dresses and costly apparel with an elegant variety of accessories. The corner is described as the city’s commercial hub and the busiest, wealthiest block in San Antonio as it grows with the years.
At Commerce and South Alamo streets the San Antonio Liquor company dominates the corner with elaborate Christmas decorations. Windows showcase a vast array of wines and whiskeys while the interior reveals rows of whiskey barrels and stacked cases. The firm markets to saloon trade and also serves as a family supply house with a broad stock, signaling strong business.
The Guarantee Shoe Co located immediately west of Washer Bros offers fine footwear for children ladies and gentlemen. Two display windows flank the main entrance showcasing a wide range of shoe sizes and makes with a mossy background setting.
The City Drug Store at 106 East Commerce Street shows a splendid display of hair brushes and toilet articles in one window and a beautiful assortment of perfumes in the other.
A description notes the new paint and oil shop by M Herwicks occupying the former Express building across the street with an elaborate display drawing attention to its grand opening and storefront presentation.
The display features picture frames alongside the regular paint exhibit, drawing внимание to the shopfront. A noted stylistic choice highlights the frames in the front windows to attract passersby.
A shop at 108 West Commerce Street showcases an elegant array of Kimball pianos in its show windows. Clerks inside appear busy demonstrating the instruments to prospective buyers.
M. J. Hewitt operates an expansive storefront opposite the San Antonio music store. The display window features books, stationery, musical instruments, and Christmas toys while the open door reveals a vast assortment of sewing machines and phonographs among the items on exhibit in the city.
Schultze Hardware Co. at 105 Commerce Street is described as an old reliable firm specializing in stoves and ranges.
The shop offers a first class line of cakes and candies with all items made by the firm’s employer. A guarantee asserts that every ingredient and process is wholesome and pure, and the window display is described as choice and appropriate.
Sartor and Roempke proprietors at 118 West Commerce Street show windows crowded with diamonds precious stones and finely engraved jewelry and cut glass. The firm is noted for reliability and honesty and draws a steady throng into the shop.
A display of wines whiskeys and liquors is shown in the show windows of Berman and Zadek at 121 West Commerce street. The items are arranged in good order and noted for their absolute purity and genuineness.
Pan coast and Morgan at 115 West Commerce street shows a dining room display. Windows feature china ware including dishes plates cups and saucers arranged to attract housewives with an attractive decorative setup.
The storefront at 125 West Commerce Street presents a neat display of snow white bath tubs and attachments. Electrical paraphernalia and hanging lamps in bright, modern styles are arranged to highlight the latest inventions in illumination.
Showcases latest style ladies headgear in profusion at the Bon Ton Millinery Company located 127 West Commerce Street. Emphasis on quality over quantity with a refined display of hats and plumes.
C H Mueller displays paintings and pyrography outfits in his Commerce Street windows. The display includes attractive vases, some imported from Japan, and artists tools with brushes.
Staacke Bros at 135 and 137 West Commerce street showcase Wingates wagons and rubber tire attachments in two mammoth windows. Miniature wagons also on display demonstrate the builder's craft, drawing in prospective buyers to a bustling showroom rendezvous.
The window of Charles J Rossy a noted cigar manufacturer on Commerce Street near Navarro Street appears creatively decorated with cigars and tobacco products attracting attention from passersby.
A Lewison studio window shows a refined display of photographs and pyrography outfits. The article notes the popular studio’s work is well displayed, offering an interesting and pretty window scene.
Mammoth store windows on Commerce Street showcase elegant wall coverings and borders. Gold and colored picture frames hold many scenes, highlighting the latest wallpaper styles and ornamental borders.
G A Stowers Furniture Co on West Commerce showcases a central display of center tables chairs and cabinets with engraved leather pieces and decorative vases plus a large colorful lamp. Other windows feature fine wood furniture and luxurious rugs and carpets drawing praise citywide.
Nie Tengg’s 220 West Commerce street window features a miniature village at a mountain base with electric lights, wires, a passenger train, depot, a railroad bridge, tunnel, water with sailing boats, and an east window showcasing books and works by master writers, drawing day and night crowds.
The Roach & Barnes window at 218 West Commerce Street presents bicycles, baseball and football outfits, cameras and kodaks, and amateur photographic supplies arranged neatly. The display highlights sporting goods and related gear to attract customers.
The Bell Jewelry Company at 227 West Commerce Street presents an elegant window display of cut glass jewelry and silverware. The arrangement features mistletoe silver sets lamps vases diamond rings watches pins and stones, highlighting the store’s festive wares.
The Holland Tea and Coffee company adjoins displays coffee in neat arrangement and features the famous Holland brand in a striking window display, likely the city’s only of its kind.
The Commerce street exhibition features Rees Optical Company at 242 West Commerce Street with false eyes spectacles and intricate eye contrivances. A wide range of graphophones and records draws interest from visitors with scientific and mechanical interests.
The George Roe store at 224 West Commerce Street showcases a festive window display signaling the Christmas season. Toy wares of every description are arranged in an attractive arrangement, with picture frames and dolls also featured in the display.
The H Morris clothing store on West Commerce Street highlights its up-to-date fashion and early access to goods, as shown by an elegant window display that draws public attention.
Two large windows reveal wide fashion taste by the window dresser. One window presents latent men's winter styles and boy styles with holly as decoration. The second window features nearly every article worn by man arranged artistically.
The windows of Lentz the tailor at 312 West Commerce Street brim with the newest clothes used in swell garments. The goods are displayed to good advantage and arranged in rolls from top to bottom of the show windows.
The Four Seasons Restaurant at the corner of Commerce and Yturri streets attracts busy gentlemen at dinner. The interior is richly decorated and the night electric illuminations are worth a visit to view.
The windows of N Becker Jewelry at 315 West Commerce Street are described as exceptionally beautiful and original in display. Inside, diamonds in clusters and mounts, rings, watches, charms, silverware, and cut glass are shown in artistic arrangements.
Hertzberg Jewelry Co at 329 West Commerce Street in San Antonio highlights its long standing reputation as one of the city’s oldest citizens. The firm reports over 100000 dollars worth of diamonds within its stock, asserting the genuineness and desirability of its goods.
The long front of the Frank Brothers establishment on West Commerce Street and Main Plaza features elaborate displays across multiple departments. The menswear area showcases clothing and accessories with red green and white arches, while the boys department presents suits and caps. The east wing highlights shoes and hats, and Main Plaza facing windows display underwear sweaters and hose.
The Wolfson Dry Goods windows on Main plaza showcase a cottage interior with a cozy fireplace and Santa in the center window. A second window features men and boys clothing while the Mammoth window highlights women's garments with gowns wraps and jackets, all festively decorated with holly ferns and mistletoe.
M Karotkin at 121 123 Main avenue offers a large selection of new and secondhand furniture. Prospective housekeepers in particular should consider a visit for good bargains and practical pieces.
A visitor friendly notice advertises a home sale with a broad assortment of items. Courteous attention is promised to all visitors, with efforts made to please in both the ads and the prices.
August Limburger, liquor and wine dealer at the corner of Main and West Commerce, reports strong holiday sales with a large stock of wines and sparing fiction for the season.
Dalkowitz Bros clothing establishment on Western street at F1 street intersection features three ornate arched windows with extensive displays. The first shows men and women’s attire, Christmas decorations, albums, and vases. The other windows highlight shoes hats boys wear underwear and winter goods.
Elite Rest and Hotel at Solédad and Main plaza stages a turkey Christmas linger today to benefit its guests. Officials promote the charity event as a festive community draw with dining, music, and special guests planned for patrons of the popular hotel.
The Maverick Clark Litho Co at 125 Bolbaan Street advertises Christmas cards as a handsome gift and offers printing and job work services for business needs.
Emerson & Company at 122 Seledad Street offers a full line of jewelry and merged goods for Christmas gifts. If funds are tight, customers are urged to call and be helped across the bridge with affordable selections.
Wolfe Jaffe is a successful dry goods merchant operating at 429 Past Commerce Street. The record notes his business presence and address in the local trade scene.
Blair's Drug Store at East Commercy and Live Oak offers a full line of holiday articles including fancy perfumes toilet articles and toys attracting shoppers.
Wahlhoeffer Gerbes runs the New York Racket shop at 316 East Commerce Street offering a variety of novelty items and Christmas gifts with very reasonable prices.
Appman’s Drug Store run by William Appman operates a first class drug store at 658 East Commerce Street. In a few years since moving to the new location, Mr Appman has built up a large trade and gained many friends.
Single handed jeweler Gus J. Kray of 203 Alamo Plaza leads the collection showing a front window display of about 15 dollars worth of diamonds. Inside the store a varied assortment worth about 50,000 dollars remains for display and sale. Kray carries one piece personally and dislikes showing the goods.
A cutlery house at 120 Alamo Plaza is described as the largest of its kind in Texas. It offers fine razors, knives, and scissors in any quantity.
The 119 Alamo place presents a refined front window with cosily arranged perfumes rose water and glycerine as well as other items. The display promises an intimate visit to appreciate the selection and quality.
Frank Bros. on Alamo Street in San Antonio is described as a large menswear and furnishing store offering ready made clothing for men and boys of all sizes. The firm features expansive plate glass windows displaying a wide range of garments and is praised as a progressive business in the area.
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