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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
17
Burlesque domestic comedy on marriage roles with sharp witticisms about men and women. The piece jokes about courtship, gifts, jealousy, old flames, elopements, appearances, and the pull of sentimental value in relationships.
An odd story recounts Master Googie the cannibal visit where guests debate eating and roses. The playful scene ends with a headless cork analogy and a claim that cannibals enjoy eating more as they grow fatter.
A lively report describes tiny watch clasps that attach to caft edges, diamond clasps, baguette digsand chops settings, and various broochlike ornaments. It notes net handbag designs, brown wool frames with ivory inlays, and delicate white lace embroidery, all reflecting 19th or early 20th century fashion styles.
Fay King laments that several women linked to prominent men lose their protectors and security when these men die. He argues love promises hold no legal weight and urges men to provide for widows without pressure, noting few do so and leaving women exposed to relatives and lawyers.
A vintage column offers skin care advice emphasizing diet and routine for women to counter aging. It discusses oils, facial care, and daily habits to maintain vitality, noting fatigue and nerves affect appearance and suggesting plain remedies to sustain youth.
A fragment shows a tense confession between two characters aboard a tanker voyage. One fears losing control while confessing feelings to Ardeib, while the other insists love is true but fears breaking a mother's heart as they plan a possible future together.
A reader writes about proper plate passing at table and etiquette for sending wedding and social cards. Guidance covers serving order by guest status, addressing cards to couples and children, and appropriate forms for announcements and stork showers.
Two girlfriends attend a party with two invited boys who treat them well but fail to ask for a return date. Beatrice Fairfax suggests inviting the boys to their homes for a small foursome gathering to ease shyness and encourage the lads to extend an invitation later.
Do You Know That reports on London street accidents killing four people daily and 200 injured while noting that only three percent of English herring becomes Britain's consumption with much exported. It mentions a machine filleting 2600 herrings per hour removing 200 bones from each fish.
Readable fragments describe a menu including sweet potato batter and graham cracker layers with marshmallows and cream filling, a refrigerated or ice cold dessert method, and a spring salad featuring grapefruit dressing. The text lists ingredients like graham crackers marshmallows sugar and egg whites, plus a grapefruit based dressing with almonds and lettuce.
A brief guide on sewing velvet accessories at home. It warns to protect delicate velvet from heat and avoid leaving marks on the fabric. It emphasizes careful basting and suggests homemade touches can emulate professional finishes.
Descriptive ad promotes S.S.S. as a health tonic to boost red blood cells, energy, and skin clarity. Claims lack of appetite and skin blemishes signal low blood count and warn against continued illness. Advises taking S.S.S. daily with meals, sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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