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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1931

Page

14

Goodnight Stories Walking Caterpillar Tale

A fragment from a 1941 children’s tale shows walking caterpillar characters named Mii Flor Tenid Yam and Koart meeting a talking caterpillar who scolds them for lacking legs. They seek an easy walk but face confusion and a sudden ending with a friendly creature swallowing them.

Mii Flor Tenid Yam Koart Wien Pan Gong Jore Lsnid Berosn Knert

Greatest Circulation in the World Periodical

The American Weekly boasts the highest circulation in May with an estimated 283,000,000 weekly readers. The July issue set a record for advertising lines and revenue, highlighting its dominance among domestic publications and the enduring reach of the Australian Weekly.

S.atki KO Ouvir

Shopping for fall coats and campus life in college ads

A noisy collage of fashion ads and student chatter describes fall coats and tweeds. It highlights spongy wool coats with shawl collars priced around $85, plus diagonal rainproof options and double-breasted styles, all pitched to appeal to college students planning wardrobes for campus life.

Callepe Shaw Fivenihe Callege Carmen Chinchilla Uli Mitche Aborr Nate Taxer Auill

Remember When By Ja. GAR Jefferson Market Shop Ran Antonio's Recitation

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a historic Jefferson Market shop near Alamo Plaza and the old Grand Theater, noting popular saloons Degans and the beer garden near the Menger Solel. It mentions travelers, broadcasting texts, and a curious walking posture lesson amid faded urban scenes.

Ja. Gar Jefferson Antonio Alamo Plate Menger Solel

The Love Trap Chapter Four at the Boak Shop

Mary Calvert waits for Steve’s letter from Cuba while Steve plans a marriage to Miles Calvert. Buck Landers arranges a dinner as Mary learns Steve has wed Mileen Calvert, ending all hope and forcing a painful realization about Steve’s betrayal.

Sileen Colvert Steve Arden Buck Laudern Aha Eileen Cuba Atara Landers Steschuk Eileen Calvert Murry Evers Fridasa Rooming Hare Vicarious Mary Howe Wallenk Mars Kenneils Fran Cohn Elorkeerk Falren Calvert Mery Apollice Nail Lin Ems Wang Walnic Byuck Landers Agnie Ahi Tanders Steves Hexas Mileen Calvert Aleaga Greuilr Steve Neurriel Lear Aleve

Celebrities And Pets Welcome In The Big Parades

Travelers attract attention as pets arrive or depart with the parade. A parrot rides in a wooden cage with wire and sawdust, while a theatrical group showcases a bold black cat. The cat, famed for travel, enjoys crowds and trains, and its owner notes the pet’s fondness for attention.

Alls Jr

Beauty Brevities by Helen Tollett

A lighthearted column mocks makeup excesses with playful caution for middle aged women to use cosmetics moderately and gracefully. It riffs on vivid color, subtle dates, and social scenes while punctuating with flirtatious dialogue about dinner plans.

Stovetop Kitchen Help with Pan Broiling and Potatoes

A 1930s home cooking guide outlines top stove methods for broiling chops with mustard and breading, pan onions, and baked potatoes using a one burner top stove. It also covers Corn Pudding and souffle styles, noting oven heat and timing for tender results.

Pamiby Lowel Liestave Bakers Tidrhel Todas Clors

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