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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

8

Prices and horse proposals from early 1900s market and army notice

The page lists varied prices for fruits and vegetables such as oranges pears apples and pumpkins with many unit prices and weights. It also contains a 1908 US Army call for sealed proposals for furnishing savary horses to Seattle for shipment to the Philippine Islands, with August 24 deadline and address to Robert M. Stevans.

Department of Texas San Antonio Texas Seattle Washport Philippine Islanaa Central Dime U. S Robt. M. Stevang C. Oj. M

Social notes and engagements fill town life

Miss Josephney Huitom heads to Colorado for a Jay B Adams house party at Grand Lake. Numerous visits and travels mark the week with confirmations of weddings, guest stays, and departures to Austin, Dallas, California, and New York.

Jowsphney Huitom Colorado Jay B. ‘Adams Grand Lake Ihauna Mise Manito Col- Denvar Ofter Cotatter Certvildé Oith Wichita Helen Snell Thurs School Haltom Austin Miss Sallie West Floresville Wist San Antonio Mias Minnie Olivarri Coron Ben Mise Sallie’ Cocke Haa

Birthday Party for Rollins Song at Ws Barne

Rollins Song celebrated his first birthday at Ws Barne on Davie street Tuesday afternoon with a party of children. Games and fun filled the two hour event. Attendees included Edwin and Charles Poskett Calaman Necies Norma Ruyemnc and many others.

Rollins Ws Barne Davie Trent Edwin Charles Poskett Calaman Necies Norma Ruyemnc Alu. Thonminson Donny Thomnson Harwell” Moseback Zell Thelma Swank Hlixahath Mar=k Atot Jessie Chireh Robert Mavin Thelette Compton Kathryn Spier England George Manarmann Annie Am Gertrude Bilin May Jesse Ella Pieid John R. Storms Footie

Celebration Event Embroiled by Odd Phrase

An unusual phrase appears in coverage of a celebration, suggesting a lapse or error in reporting. The incident centers on unclear wording that observers describe as inappropriate for the scene and raises questions about the event’s proceedings.

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The Woman Beautiful Advice And Beauty Remedies

A fragmented period piece offers guidance on self image and beauty, advising caution with youth and romance and detailing home skin care routines using cucumbers, steams, and simple toners. Mentions methods, product names, and routines while noting uncertainties about facial growth and effectiveness. Also includes a brief family note about the Kewin H Witte family planning a move north next Monday.

Delectable Dishes and Odd Recipes From a Vintage Menu

An eclectic collection of old time recipes and culinary notes outlines methods for a roast chicken with baking powder preparation, Spanish roast with tomatoes, a potato salad with bacon and eggs, and a quirky “Three P” salad. It also presents a raucous performance-themed segment about costumes and awards, all in a period, instructive voice.

Entertaining Games for Birthday Tea Party Reflections

A whimsical guide describes a "Literary Tea" party with 56 question cards, guests answering clues tied to tea themed puns and Shakespearean quotes. It suggests completing games with light refreshments, decor, and the amusing risk of mispronounced answers.

Dogo Shakespeare Thompson Mf . RT Miyor McClellan Managur Bat. x. Bllifurt Ball Edison Lng Ansar Hamlet Angwery Loel Holley Novesty Jaz

Pantomime Clues and Word Play for Quick Stage Puzzles

A playful guide suggests adding charades to entertainment. It describes acting words like whale and syllables, dividing them into bands, and pantomiming to reveal a progeant word such as chocolate. Includes odd spelling quirks and cushions for stage use.

Births Reported to Several City Families

To Mr and Mrs C C Dendts 2313 West Commerce Street August 13 a boy To Mr and Mrs John Sebuete 110 Dallas Street August 11 a girl To Mr and Mrs Sid Wells 159 a Tog o Street August 11 a boy To Mr and Mrs Tales Kriseh 401 Warren Street August 5 a boy To Mr and Mrs S J Brady 255 South Fresno Street August 13 a girl

C. C. Dendts West Commerce Etreet John Sebuete Dallas Atrest Sid Wells Togo Street Mire Tales Kriseh Warren Street JT. Brady South Fresn Itrest

Knickerbocker Urges Specialization in Service

A brief note from Knickerbocker New York emphasizes specialization as the key to serving travelers best, highlighting Tin Tel’s aim to be the favorite stop for the traveling public.

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