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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

7

A Night of Privilege and Mother's Silent Struggle

Nellie records her indulgent spending and a lavish evening with Mr Dayton. Returning home she finds her mother ill and reveals a long untreated pain. The doctor says an operation costs $500, but a cheaper surgeon offers to perform it for $100, exposing Nellie’s misplaced priorities.

Dayton Weil Deazie Nell Nellie Hugh Parker Misa Birney Wanny

Fragmented Prose on Will, Modesty and Truth Telling

A garbled paragraph collection offers aphorisms on ambition, honesty, and pride. It invokes will, restraint, and the public’s tolerance, with stray spots about poets, a philosopher, and a mistaken street scene. The text reads like disjointed quotes and misheard phrases.

N Farger

Frock in Navy and Gray Shows Simple Silks in Vogue

A late article describes navy and gray frocks featuring silk grape fabrics, panel designs, and embroidery in navy. It notes panels widen appearance without added width, unlined slip over frocks for warm weather, chemise cuts, and a loosely tied sash. Materials include silk crepe, satin, and foulard with polka dots and Fouelsed patterns.

A Bedtime Story Reflects on Women and Purpose

The tale features Tib and Thunderpaws listening behind a haystack as Mrs. Tabi debates the Woodsfolk and a cat overhears, then shifts to a reflective passage on women's roles. It argues that women’s practical contributions in history, philanthropy, politics, and ethics deserve respect, and questions whether a quiet home life and sacrifice are less valuable than public achievement.

Rabbit Tabi Tad Xeal

Skunk and Cats Talk of Home and Loyal Friends

In a 1921 tale from The Amounted Newspaper, a young skunk voices love for Tommy Peete and a vow to remain loyal to Lil Nibble, Tad Coon, and the Woodsfolk. He contemplates help from Dr Muskrat and confesses longing to guard Tommy Peete, while the cat questions prospects and boundaries.

Tommy Peele Tommy Peete Mme Jose

Juet Between Ourselves By Della F. Stewart

A reader recalls a metropolitan critique of a woman writer noting the author's work felt unfinished and lacking in notable achievements despite effort. The reflection hints at gender expectations and the scrutiny faced by women in literary circles.

Peser Shane

Fear, Love, and Madness A Lawyer’s Awakening

A real life tale shows a young lawyer crushed by overwork and a fear of insanity. A psychiatrist uncovers subconscious memories of cruel punishment by a relative, triggered by fear of coercive discipline. After recalling the past, the fear faded in ten days and never returned.

H.addington Bruce Associated Nowspapers

Home Nursing Hints by Jessie Lewtuh on Carbolic Acid and Child Routines

In this serialized piece, Jessie Lewtuh recalls a social vignette about a modern Slim Young Thing listening to her mother’s warnings. The dialogue covers childhood mishaps, a drunken coffee anecdote, and a cautionary discussion on carbolic acid poisoning with practical home treatment guidance.

Jessie Lewtuh

Watching the Parade By JOBN PILGRIM

A short anecdotes piece recounts naval officers debating a tonic with a hesitant junior officer stepping forward. The youth impresses the room with his certainty and knowledge, guiding the final choice in a moment framed as wisdom prevailing.

Jobn Pilgrim

Out of the Mouths of Babes

A four year old, Elizabeth, rushes to tell her mother she is warm and wants clothes off including her petticoat. A young boy who fought with another explains he would not wait for the other to begin the fight.

Elizabeth

Church Services Across City Pastors and Schedules

A consolidated list of Sunday services across many churches including Calvary Baptist on North Taylor and Rays streets, Riverside Park Baptist on South Presa, St Marys Catholic on St Marys street near the Gunter hotel, and multiple Protestant churches. Timings cover morning 11 a.m. and evening services, Sunday school hours, and midweek prayer meetings, with organizers and organists noted.

Taylor Streets J. E. Gates D. A. South J. E. Carroll Auporimandent Milas Norma Melntira Clarence ‘Maxee Walter Duns Ham Calvary Baptist North Tine and Rays Streets Lee Willam Jesus Riverside Park Baptist Churc South Presa Street Rev. L. Ey Sungeant At & P. Ong Senor PLU City Junior D. M San Antonio Permitiva Baptist VY. M.C. A Rider Hen. Ball St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn OWI Maysen Children of Mary Wamien Messer Mark's Church Trayl Park Philppe. Kemp Hasker Ggheol St. John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Hurnett Stresta Benjamin Bean Autheron St. John's Brotherhood At & P. Om St. Paul's Evangelical Talheran Church Misnouri Synod Beath Proaa Rosenborough G. OC. Falsken P.m. Green Associated Bible North Flores Street Charles Anders Sp. m Wom Theosophical Society Hicks Bogsings H. F. Jonce Datta Brown F. Jones Johm Hi. Zacharing Woman's Club Caimdon San Antonio Phural Kiet Fouston Aircat Nelly Ah Rigg Church of Peace Knights Psthing Jiall West Commerce Bala Fitzpatero Loulm Saynisch Menangé

Sunshine Laundry Ad and Early Texas Corporations

An advertisement promotes Sunshine Laundry and Dry Cleaning in Crockett with rain or shine service. The text lists multiple Texas chartered concerns including Farnie's Equity Exchange Enlinberg with capital stock $25,000, and names several incorporators. Also mentions First Presbyterian Church Breckenridge, Westex Pictures Us Buffalo Sap, and Red Ball Mfg Co Dallas, with varying capital stocks and incorporators.

Austin Tex Farnie's Equity, Exchange Enlinberg Capital Stock W. Hi Goarage R. BK Curry G. CG. Priteh- Are First Presbyterian Breckenridge Capital WY KE Cragin J. R. Alexander Routh Westex Pictures Us Buffalo Sap St. Gray A. T. McDaoniel W. BE

Church Notes On B Y P U Work And Farewell Sermons

The Tsing squadron of First Baptist led by Otto Biles meets at the Baptist tabernacle in San Marcos Sim tay night to boost B Y P U work with judges and pastors voicing support. Beacon Hill and Travis Park churches plan series of special addresses as Dr Todd bids farewell in Furporia Kan with Madison Square Presbyterian. The annual congregation business meeting is set for Tuesday evening with Sunday music program arranged by C W Stapleton.

Trinity Methodist Church Beaxcon Mills Harry C. Leonard Va. Ni Goworth Learge Alamo Methodist Church South Alamo and Wickessteests F. A. White J. Hy Radley East End D. Ith Union Tabernacle First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Nallie Bennett Christian Endeavor Tony Westminster Presbyterian Garydon Street Pershing Avenue J. Leighton Green Smith Junton Christian Pine Street Presbyterian Church South Pine Omaha Streets Mee Curdy Il A. Oy Zepler Denver Houlevard Pregisterian Church Denver Boulevard Millman -Atreets D. J. MacDonald Hi Trick Boy Scout Movement Mr. Spruce Madison Square Presbyterian Camden Street Lexington Avenue James M. Todd Dalat Polk Beacon Hill Baptist Church Christ B. H. Nobles James M. ‘Todd Madison Square Presbyterian Church Furporia Kan Travis Park Methodist Church C. W. Stapleton Sullivan Sheldon Lemare A. Fauve Verna Rabe Merkel Harey Leap

Sunshine Laundry and Dry Cleaning Ad Claim

An old advertisement urges men to stop worrying and let Sunshine Laundry and Dry Cleaning protect their wives' reality. It touts a $2 offer as cheaper and better than prior services, urging insistence on trying the laundry. The copy references Crockett 3872 or S463 and markets a family laundry service.

Sunshine Laundry and Dry Crockett

Entonic Heartburn Remedy Promises Fast Relief

G C Johnson praises Entonic as the sole remedy to stop heartburn and nervous spells. The text claims Estonic removes excess acid and gas, restoring digestive balance and easing upset stomach, with a tablet after meals and a big box priced cheaply under druggist guarantee.

G. C. Johnson Big Box Costa

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Eithel Lioyy Patterson Cane Assoc John Barton Dr. Muskrat's Pond Jane John Engells Leutergut Church Services Christian Prospect Wil Theo Moody San Fernando Christian Tabernacle Jlartiman Bible School Junior Y. PL CG Mas Central Christian Main San Pedro Avenuca Hugh Mclellan Christian Science First Church of Christ Scie. D Fifth Street Gibbs Building Aventis Church. of Christ Grove Avene Church of ‘Christ Grove Avenue Billa Denver Heights Porter Street W. F. Lediow First Congregational Church South Pros Caroline Streets Riley Avenus Arthur Aetoanrelds IL m Judas Loma Sunshine Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company Lassner Feed Stores, Inc A. Lassner A. J. Reininger 3.Y. Voight Red Ball Mfg Dallas D. Stuart A. P. Wilkinson H. Ti. Mackey Postum Cereal Co Tne Church News Notes Entonic Soledad St Texas Alamo Industries Drea Jeweler Roth Bros, Auto Supply and Machine Co North Flores ARONA J. K. Beretta Guy McFarland Henry Guerra Herbert Peaks Friends of the Mitral Thrift Our Savings Department THE SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO West Commerce Street MASS Beethoven Hall
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