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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
6
An old advertisement asserts Ivory Soap can clean almost anything and anyone. It promises usefulness for cleansing people, infants, garments, lace, and even delicate items, framing the soap as a universal cleaner in a period tone.
A damaged OCR price sheet lists fruits vegetables and misc items with per dozen or per pound pricing. Entries include bananas pears tomatoes peppers lettuce cabbage cucumbers watercress celery pumpkins Bermuda onions and country butter with varied unit measures and scattered misspellings. Prices such as 20¢ per dozen 18¢ per pound 10¢ per head and 30¢ per bunch appear among the cluttered goods.
A two inch toothpick was removed from Mrs. I Ay's intestines at Northwestern General Hospital after weeks of stomach pain. Surgeons located the pain center, performed an operation and found the toothpick had perforated the stomach wall and lodged in the intestines. Her condition followed the procedure is not detailed.
The essay notes Hindu Parsee audiences at classical concerts in Britain, with Parsee ladies entering with poise to Royal College exams and Royal Academy events. It observes hidden Hindu women watching Indian music, praises the distinct Dorian melodies, and mentions Mr. Wits A Wehke advertising The Light.
Society editors report numerous visits and travels among residents and guests. Miss Genavieve Scott will host Sunday near Pearsall, while the Moore ranch guest Miss Baye Moats joins them. Several readers plan trips to New York and Buffalo, and many names appear among weddings, leaving for gatherings, and temporary residences across Texas, Ohio, and the East.
Fragmented reading offers moral counsel on courtship and matrimony, arguing debts burden happiness and fashion costs distort values. It urges youth to value self control, enjoy simple pleasures, and pursue healthful exercise and cleanliness over lavish spending.
Mrs John B Stetson widow of a noted inventor becomes linked as a possible bride to Count Sia Raculla of Port Boueau. The report notes social circles and speculation about a high profile marriage aligning American wealth with European title.
Fragmentary Chicago News item uses garbled dialogue about Uncle Dandelion and a welding portion. Nonsensical phrases reference a broken flank, a honeymoon comment, and a pier. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge.
Conaty Assessor Amert 2 Huta estimates the total assessed valuation of Bexar County for the year at 76 5 million, up 11 5 million from last year 55 million. The state tax board seeks fixed state rates, but full taxable value won t be known for about 10 days as checks and verifications continue. W N Wiggins will assist in determining value while Huth completes the rolls.
A garbled dialogue portrays San Antonio figures at Savatage Restaurant with mocks of breakfast and fashion. The text threads through misread names and places, mentioning a Mary’s Street deposit and a mix of local expressions. The passage reads as a fragmented social sketch with unclear events.
A garbled report describes a reform effort linked to an anti pass law led by a prominent attorney in Waco or San Antonio. It mentions a judge, political figures, and a push to abolish a rule restricting utilities, contracts, and space exchanges, amid a renovation at a Democratic venue.
A robbery occurred at a Great Northern depot when two men tried to steal $19 from a passenger named Manuel F. Parrla. Both suspects were arrested by Hevrudex police after the incident and await formal charges.
An 1900s sewing note details a charming negligee from a remnant of crêpe with Mandarin sleeves. It features lace bands, embroidered trims, satin ribbon waist belt, English eyelet medallions, elbow length circular sleeves, and delicate fringed edges.
Local notices recount Albert Steves and relatives preparing to travel toward Guadaluse velle Comfort, while Dr. Percy Richardson leaves Uvalde for a few weeks with family. Various figures tied to Galveston and San Antonio are pictured en route or in town for events, including political gatherings and social visits.
To Mrs and Mrs Monsulea of 415 South Market Street Augusta a boy born on August 7. The infant named Larnde is the first child for the couple and the birth is recorded in local notices.
A garbled recipe page lists extensive dessert instructions and menu items including milk bread, currants pudding with eggs, and a far longer set of dishes. It references猪 tongue jelly, lemon slices, and almond flavours, with baking steps and serving notes amidst corrupted OCR text. The passage blends numerous dish names and techniques, offering a snapshot of a domestic culinary page with multipage recipes and ingredients.
A lengthy imperfect text outlines foot care using various powders and salves. It mentions tonics for perspiration and odor, astringents, and preparations with glyges, perchlaridy, and essential oils. Instructions cover cleansing hosiery, dusting with powders, and foot-powder mixtures to apply after washing and drying.
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