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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
6
Cherry dumplings are prepared by mixing flour, fruit juice and stoned cherries into a thick batter then dropped into boiling water to cook twelve minutes. Serve hot with a cherry sauce made from butter and cherry juice, blended until smooth.
A Greenhut & Co New York concept introduces a fourth floor lounging room with tea service and magazines near the dreammaking department. Desks offer notepaper and a restful retreat while staff provide attentive service. Also includes Graham bread and potato biscuit recipes with step by step instructions.
R. L. Burnett Co at 817 East Commerce runs one of the Souths largest box plants. President and manager Mr. R. L. Burnett brings thirty years of box making experience. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Maxton and employs thirty five to fifty people. They also supply wrapping paper paper bags twine and related products.
The Terrel Wells Automobile Line reveals updated routes with changes at end-of-line transfer points and a cap on waiting times. Special trips after 1 pm require a party of four or more or a phone request. Local merchants advertise pricing and services in the same notice.
A Beanon HU Schea Mathars Club meeting featured student performances and talks on playgrounds and city federation. Burnett School Mothers' club donated funds to juvenile training, added five members. Alamo Hive Ladies of the Maccabees planned a session with music and refreshments. a bride elect luncheon honored Miss May Bell Wallace ahead of her wedding to John F. Stout. numerous social happenings, including a High School Confederate tribute and a Country Club riding club planning meeting.
A Battle Creek Michigan woman, once a nervous dyspepsia sufferer for six years, spent hundreds on treatments before adopting Grape Nuts. She reports immediate improvement, four pound gain in a week, and credit to the cereal for relieving indigestion caused by rich pastry and pork. The letter asks publication to help others find relief.
A social roundup notes noon teas at Anil noon and dinner dances every Saturday, with a crowd expected despite no bad weather. Hostesses and guests listed include William Aubrey, Atlee Ayres, Julia Bullis, J N Brown, Nell Hall, Bertha Rowalle, Nan Dennison of New York, Beatrica Playter of Fredonia, and others. The First Presbyterian Church primary department event延期, Miss Playter visiting, and a Friday bridge party with winners named. A river boat picnic in Austin for Miss Hall’s honoree event is planned with twenty boats chartered.
A meeting last night decided to hold a Republican gathering next week to pick delegates for the state and national conventions. W. Ogden receives solid support from Bexar and surrounding counties for delegate-at-large. Primary precinct conventions set for May 8 and county convention on May 5.
Mrs J Tom Williams resigns as president of the Woman's club after signing a five year contract to lead Mulholland School for Girls formerly run by the late Mrs Cora Mulholland. Mrs Williams, a ten year Tennessee principal, will be replaced as acting president by Mrs Conrad Selvigne with potential election of Mrs Schivera to the chair next year. Also mentions an Oriental Dream skincare advertisement.
Jon McMickel was arrested at 7 o'clock in the city market house while asleep. He faced past vagrancy charges and was promised release if Judge Buckley suspended four pretrial conditions. He left town claiming a job outside the city but could not recall his employer or the job type, stating he earned $10.
Gallagher ranch owners sold 4001 cattle to A Brauvoi of Winfield Ann Job head at two and five year old cattle at $25 each. The deal occurred in the South Arn lobby after a cattle condition discussion. Branson plans to ship north Oklahoma for market. he is a known feeder who buys young beef cattle in San Alohio.
A cigar buyer debates a rival tailor who plans a shop around the corner. The tale argues against word of mouth and costly solicitations, praising newspaper advertising as the cheapest broad reach. It notes the inefficiency of paid direct mail versus mass media.
A chaotic page discusses a beauty advice column inviting readers to send letters to Mme D Anjou for confidential beauty queries. It wades through cucumber beauty formulas, skin care tips, and dubious tonics, then pivots to hair care, patience in results, and cosmetic poultices with improper hygiene cautions.
A case notes attorneys Claws and Birkhead with Frank H. Booth representing clients in a matter tied to Alamo Bank. The post mentions legal counsel, banking matters, and phone contact details for follow up.
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