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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1900
Page
5
The firm announces a major expansion and will open a new large building on July 2 for a gigantic and unequaled sale. It promises modern values and price levels never seen before in the city, as patronage has grown over the past ten months. The store will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Catalog style ad listing various hosiery items for children and women. It notes fast black cotton hose, 40 gauge, Lisle finishes, Scottish plaid options, seamless and ribbed varieties, with expansion sale pricing and sizes mentioned. Includes references to expansion price and department display.
Expansion sale offers sensational bargains on ladies ribbed vests and kimonas. Lace trimmed white Richelieu ribbed vests priced around 12 to 20 cents with taped necks and arms. Also dress sacques and kimonas in white and colored fabrics from 59 to 2000 dollars?
An old newspaper ad touts Sik ribbons in National colors for the nation’s birthday with 52 pieces in sizes 50, 60 and 80 plain corded and fancy hemstitched taffeta. It promotes Ladies' Neckwear priced well below usual 40 to 50 cent items and highlights Monday sale prices and profit-laden figures.
An old shopping notice advertises new goods at low prices with expansion price marks and discount terms. It mentions fans and general merchandise offered at reduced rates as stock is cleared. The legible bits aim to attract customers with small price points.
Advertisement notes boys duck sailor wash suits offered at 75c at expansion sale prices. It mentions straw linen hats and caps closing out during expansion sale with emphasis on low pricing and limited stock.
The notice advertises a range of ladies wrappers in multiple styles and colors priced from 1.25 to 4.00 with expansion sale pricing. Muslin underwear including gowns skirts drawers and corset covers also included in the sale.
Unprecedented discounts on damask 60 inch towels and table linens. Bleached Doylies, 16 inch squares, and turkish bath towels offered at reduced Expansion Sale prices. Pillow cases, bed spreads, and ready to use curtains also promoted with low rates and large quantities.
Immense shoe sale offers broken lots and odd sizes including strap sandals oxfords two button Southerns and more. Styles feature vesting Kid tops patent leather and new toes and heels. Previously not sold below 2.50 these items now go at a uniform price while the entire lot remains available.
Features include Silkolene 14 hose in latest colors priced at 25e 15 Expansion Price. Plain hem stitched handkerchiefs sold in bulk at 97 dozen. Wachu shirts sizes 14 to 17% promoted as standard quality never below $1.00.
Liberal local merchants donate prizes for a twelve mile Mission course bicycle race starting at Floreida and Garden streets. Entries close Tuesday at noon and the event, to be held at 6 p m, lists competitors such as A W W Evans and John W Cooper with officials including T A Luter and Louis Heuermann.
Dr. G G Clifford San Antonio postmaster says carrier service at Government Hill will continue after a new post office is established. He prefers progress over retrogression and notes mail delivery remains for those who choose not to visit the office.
Postal workers cite Section 618 of the U S Postal Laws to avoid dog bites. Carriers may skip delivering to yards with dogs and may require owners to come for mail at the post office. Postmaster orders strict enforcement after bites and torn uniforms.
Felix Rodarte, 38, a Mexican resident of South Laredo street, was taken to City Hospital at 7:30 last evening with a bullet wound to the left side near the heart. Doctors reported him in critical condition. He has lived in San Antonio since childhood with his wife and children.
Natchez Tribe No 4 of the Improved Order of Red Men has elected officers for the ensuing year. Sachem Thomas Lodovic Senior Sagamore R S Hedges Junior Sagamore J G Grigg Prophet Z Bone Trustee Sam Berliner Installation will take place Thursday night.
An old patent medicine ad touts Grandma’s Tra as a skin enhancer and blood purifier. It claims constipation relief and promises a 25 cent price with a full refund if not satisfied. The brief note includes the date 6-13-1f.
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