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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
8
Fa' Ti notes those who welcome visitors while sick can seem bilious yet beautiful. Kindly callers find others curled in snowy pillows with pale smiles and easy sympathy. The speaker, though, admits self-pity, despising being seen during a head cold with an Alpine nose and oversized attire.
A reader asks how to position herself when walking with two male friends. The response notes that a girl or woman walking with two men should walk between them, while when a man walks with two women, he should walk on the sidewalk's outer side. The advice reflects traditional courtesy norms of uncertain origin.
A tense session unfolds as Thatcher Colt and colleagues quiz Vincent Rowland and Christine Quires’ circle about Lola Carewe’s murder. A police message from Captain Israel Henry arrives with cables and a telephoto, and Colt seeks a link to Basil Bou cher through a framed photo, sparking new questions about motive and revenge.
An advertisement touts Kotex disposable pads with promises of purity and safety. It boasts high absorbency, a soft fit, and machine folded packing while urging customers to seek Kotex in drugstores and department stores. It cites a high figure for pads used in American hospitals to imply reliability.
Shopping with Alice and Evelyn notes collared coats return in spring styles. Describes collar shapes from narrow rolled to wide winged and knotted accents, with grosgrain binding, pin tuck details, and dramatic sleeve designs. Highlights Goupy and Claudette lines, prices around 39.59 dollars or 26 pounds, and availability through The Mehl.
Fragmentary text mentions a river, a tower, and a group of people involved in swimming and a swimming hall. Key names and exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but hints at a local event with measurements like yards, depth, and timelines. The passage reads as a reminiscence or anecdote from a past era.
A vintage essay advocates relaxed picnics as a healthy, outdoor dining option. It suggests practical gear like enamelware, bread knives, jelly jars, and a portable rack, plus balanced meals with protein and vegetables. A simple picnic cake recipe is promised to finish the meal.
A note on informal frock patterns with illustrated instructions and sewing tips. Describes a flared ruffle sleeve style and walloped detail, printed on georgette chiffon or cotton, offering sizes 14 to 20 and fabric yardage guidance. Includes price and order details for Arlson Marki patterns catalog.
Beatrice Fairfax counsels a man in a troubled relationship with his girlfriend. He describes three years together and unreciprocated expectations, including gifts. The advice urges self-reflection, generosity, and the warning that many others would value him if she does not.
The readable text fragments describe water, hands, and attire with references to a company context and names such as Reena and Ava. It mentions a dry company and a central theme of waters, garments, and figures though details are garbled. The piece resembles a decayed notice or column with multiple proper nouns and uncertain chronology.
Screen favorites declare aging fears are unfounded and praise Lux Toilet Soap as the beauty secret for preserving youth. Maureen O Sullivan and June Collyer join Laure La Plante in touting skincare, noting 686 of 694 Hollywood actresses use Lux. The soap is billed as official in major studios for all skin types and ages.
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