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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
5
Luana launches her own fashion venture with a Wall Street contract, opening a workroom in New York. A San Francisco trip follows for family support as a national guard and a waterfront strike loom. Luana’s fiancé Jimmy remains distant while Nancy thrives in a new life in San Francisco.
An advertising feature extols Midol for menstrual relief, portraying millions of women using it to cope with monthly pain. It emphasizes non habit forming status and suitability for various days, urging readers to choose Midol as a trusted option for comfort.
Has Many Uses PATISAN was Gel, busy on his vallicking-warm weather frock which sams sum mer as he an excuse for being Won't you be thrilled to own a trock with all the flattery of this one. You can't help feeling light of heart with those ruffles around your shoulder. You'll find it such a simple frock to make for every line old seam has been simplified. Made in organdela or cotton voile for informal at home wear. Complete, diagrammed Marian Martin pattern book numbers 136 38 and 40. Size 16, yardage 3 8. Send for pattern book and pattern today. Sunny days ahead.
A fragmented reflection on love, marriage, and gender roles, with scenes of flirtation and nostalgia. The narrator recalls past romances, social rituals, and the allure of independence, contrasting possessive love with moments of flirtation and escape. The piece weaves memories of San Francisco and old restaurants with ruminations on commitment and desire.
A reader aged 24 seeks guidance from Beatrice Fairfax on a man who won’t commit to marriage for a decade The columnist notes the difficulty of awaiting a future that may never arrive and cautions against waiting too long for secure plans or a proposal.
The fragment recalls prairie life and a city welcome with Woapskirts and jay bonnets as April dawns bring disaster. It hints at refugee camps, class leveling, and a growing closeness between the colonel and Luana. The Angelus bells and harbor scenes deepen emotion in the darking apartment overlooking ships.
By Fay King the story notes that many great men owe much to their mothers a plain woman with vision and care who endured poverty to shape their sons and daughters. Her prayers drives the ambitions for virtue and success and she gave the world the best of motherhood.
Table Talks outlines simple luncheon ideas using lamb as the main dish. It presents two lamb chop preparations with pear horseradish sauce and a grilled lamb patty dish wrapped in bacon, paired with apples and sweet potatoes as accompaniments, plus baking steps and timings.
The piece notes designers favor shoes that are stylish yet sturdy for walking, recommending oxfords over sandals. It critiques rain boot fashion for drawing room evenings, urging practicality for well dressed women and cautioning against impractical, unstable footwear.
Crochet lovers can order Pattern 1175 for gloves in small to large sizes using a simple mesh stitch. The San Antonio Needlecraft department lists white and passe tel shares and crochet cotton, with detailed directions, illustrations, and material needs. Send 1 or 2 cent stamps and pattern number with your name and address.
Fragmentary note describes silver to gold nail polish and evening fashion trends with antique period references and fresh brocades. Mentions enameled nails as effective for ladies in the evening.
Reader asks etiquette questions about who should precede whom in public settings and card titles after bereavement. Mrs Beeckman explains men should help women alight from transport, hosts or headwaiters guide seating while a woman may follow, and suggests the woman keep her married name in full for calling cards.
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