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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1900
Page
11
A discussion on travel friendly powder papers and chamois pouches, new silk ties with tassels, hair pins for perfect matching, and affordable floral accents. Tips cover hats, ribbons, bouquet color coordination, and practical cosmetic cases for second year wear.
A fragment from The Washington Star and Commercial Tribune outlines ballroom etiquette from chaperoned dances to how to handle partners and keep engagements. It also shares an old fashioned picnic recipe using pigs feet and a cherry water tea recipe with citrus, sugar, wine and brandy.
The article surveys black jet frocks with white tulle relief, lace and embroidery in gowns, and accessories like straw hats, malines, and peacock feather accents. It highlights the latest flames color trends, Directoire cuts, and the shift toward imitation designs offering value.
The article argues overeating is more destructive than overdrinking and explains how the liver and kidneys fight excess. It notes adults generally need fewer meals than claimed and advises eating less. It cites the Roman Catholic Lent rules on fasting as an example of dietary discipline.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething fits and stomach ailments. It touts kidney health claims and energy restoration, urging parents to use the preparation despite modern medical cautions.
A startled report recounts a large alligator over four feet in length and teeth reportedly feared by onlookers. Details describe a chase, a capture, and witnesses including local residents and a feeder station crew.
A clipped historical notice outlines repairs and constructions in Danville Foley area with multiple names and proposed costs. It mentions Whooplts cough and various property improvements including street openings, kitchens, and building costs around sections of North Comal and West Commerce Streets.
The Yoel United states weather bulletin reports local forecasts for Arlington and nearby areas with showers on Sunday. It notes rain in the Dakotas and Minnesota region, with temperatures around 2 to 8 degrees cooler than seasonal norms and highs near the season average in the Middle Sinteg and Take region. Maximums reach 78 degrees in New Orleans and 8h Labiuix, while Denver records about 1d degrees. The twenty four hour period ends with rainfall totals across Missouri valley and Nebraska.
A diary like note places Kepler candidate Drake in a building opposite the Malncke house and adjacent Bumpire Opera house. The text mentions deathpariors in Eagle Pass and a secretary in Hrackets.
Ohteyan Widder plans travel to America starting Seg rander Toraumbenereliongsuty of YA Mdsungner Night's Brean. Louis James will join the combination. Migs Kidder informs managers Messrs Wogellady and Kriiper of service changes amid court and tribunal notes.
Fragmented OCR text describes a local public notice with street names Leigh Thelyite Rin Sherman and references authorities, quarantine, and a facility at 110 Lipsen Stecer. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
A garbled passage discusses a home produced rubber item linked to Arnold, noting pride in local craft, price differences, and claims of superiority. The text references Colonel Amol and a spring mechanism, with unclear context and several misspellings.
A solemn requiem in the Italian quarter honored the deceased with a wake led by Father Melsehe. Attendees included Ebbert and Milo, with music by Walter Ixemdinare and Mrs. Hover. The assembly featured local figures Mabey Vanndriord and G A Gumsbell among others in the pews and on the organ.
A lively gathering was held tonight in honor of a spouse's birthday anniversary. Neatly served meals featured a formal menu with many guests in attendance, including several noted locals.
Police report details a Laurel Heights sensational incident involving a girl lured away from her mother's house by a man described as a frail figure. Witnesses say she fled, pursued by the man, who offered false comfort before escaping with the girl.
The Surality will host a general meeting at St Marys College in its hall. The organizers expect a fine display with a roster of speakers and notes on the conduct of Witherfeischsane at the directors. The event will occur during the week with several members expected to attend.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Montelome Villalongic Team and a reformers event. References to women and a robbery case appear in garbled form, with unclear names, places, or dates. The readable portion suggests a sequence of performances with a subsequent show to be given.
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