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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
3
By Fay King the piece laments that children imitate elders and superiors, not always rightly. It warns that those praised for fame or fortune may lack character, and that social trappings in ballrooms can blind imitators to true faults. It urges wise choice in whom to imitate.
Patricia Haverholt and Julian Blair push toward a famed bridge marathon at Beveridge Hotel as publicity machines clash with rival fans. Reporters, radios, and news reels swarm the scene while Patricia strains under pressure amid a carnival of telegrams, wagers, and looming competition.
Dear Miss Fairfax: I am a man in love with a woman whose mother objects to our engagement. She keeps her daughter from seeing me and even attends to other suitors. Recently I was invited to the home, but the girl appeared distracted and left, still wearing my engagement ring while seeing another man. Is there any chance of winning her back or reconciliation.
A fragmented advisory column warns against dandruff and dermatitis and outlines simple scalp care. It notes avoiding nail digging to prevent infection and suggests gentle washing and friction with oils, followed by shampoo. The piece includes odd fitness tips and stray instructions about body posture and exercises.
Dear readers seek guidance on introducing a sixteen year old to a husband using respectful titles. The column advises saying Miss before her name in introductions. Also discusses shopping season fashions with woolen dresses, tailored tunics, and city-appropriate footwear and hats for social outings.
Miss pattern 5492 offers a front panel frock with pointed details puffed sleeves and collar in cottons with sizes 4 to 12. Includes fabric yardage diagrams and sewing instructions. Pattern 462 and book bundle priced fifteen and twenty five cents respectively. Order form requires name and address.
Okra may be viewed as just another green vegetable yet adds variety to summer menus with distinct texture. Also called gumbo it features tender pods, three to five inches long, and mucilaginous quality that thickens dishes. Used in soups and meat dishes or served as a chilled salad with French dressing, okra suits summer meals. Cook in non metallic utensils such as agate porcelain glass or earthenware.
A vintage recipe by Mildred Kitchen for chicken gumbo uses one chicken four pounds ham onion tomatoes okra and shortening. It guides cleaning chopping simmering with parsley and rice and suggests substituting round steak for chicken while noting the swap ad for items.
Aids to Beauty advises moderate sun exposure to avoid damaging the epidermis. It warns that excessive rays can tan the skin too deeply, darkening it beyond natural delicacy and texture, with long lasting effects.
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