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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
8
Opinion piece argues divorce rates harm society and households. It notes seventy thousand divorces annually in the United States and questions without full restrictions whether enduring unhappy marriages benefit the public. The article questions legal separation as a remedy and discusses impact on wives and children.
A charm hat for late summer wear appears in the article. It features mushroom net with a heavy lilac tint, bound by wide bands of blue satin. A large black feather pompon sits at the left side, with loopy netting as trim.
An international wedding linked British wealth with American society as Marguerite Hatton of Baltimore and Newport wed Gerald Adye Prichard of Britain at Burminal church. The ceremony featured no bridesmaids, a reception at the Tatton home, and plans for the couple to reside in Ireland. The bride is noted for social prominence in Baltimore New York and Newport.
A Maryland resident, married to a Trinity College Oxford graduate from 1906, plans to resume his teaching profession in England after his return with his bride. The couple’s union links a prominent Bag Mah family and a noted scholar who educated at Trinity College, Oxford.
A deer is reported seen roaming in the city after a wagon strike frightens residents. Witnesses describe a pale antlered animal wandering near Comperry Street as residents recall a farmer raising the animal for a pet, with plans to keep or sell it.
A flood of names appears as residents and guests depart and arrive in San Antonio. Die Ti Pryor Jr and several others travel from Pryor yonth, Miss Camille Johnson heads home from Leon Sarings, Mattie Terry returns from the Lucas ranch, and many couples plan trips or host gatherings in the city. A notable Alaska return, Alaska visitors, and stays at the New Maverick and Southern venues are noted along with various family and social movements through the week.
Mrs M A Garvey of 406 Santa Clara Street marries Miss Antis Gia Getinger this morning at St Marys Church in a simple ceremony. Relatives offer congratulations as the bride and groom start their new life together amid hopeful wishes for happiness.
Misa Lillian Clifton of 109 Croshy’ about will host a gathering tonight featuring a group labeled as glee Toads at her residence. The event appears social with local participants and small community entertainment.
A Half-Price Sale offers this season's waists in fine shell materials with trimmed laces and medallions. Tiny ducks and plaits add decorative detail, with long or short sleeve options. All sizes available for many styles, though not every size in every style.
A sale in the suit section offers half off regular prices on summer garments. Items include silk costumes and white dresses suitable for early fall and immediate wear from leading manufacturers. Strong emphasis on high quality and class.
After a busy season, many belts of all styles are broken in sizes. To reduce stock we hold a grand clearance Friday and Saturday with select parasols and belts priced from 50c to 75c and 16c respectively. Silk and leather belts and white wash batts offered. most not selling for less than one dollar.
Auction notice offers white canvas bags at 50 to 75 cents plus styles. Bags priced at about half the cost of production, with various styles including plain braided with straps and Vienna handles. Limited stock available tomorrow. share in the bargain while supplies last.
A quirky ad extols lace and embroidery values with humorous misspellings. It touts Hberalls Gwiss and Tammey edges with insertion Lo K match, promising deep discounts and “the worthlest lot” of items for the money. The piece exudes period-store promotion energy and colorful product language.
Friday and Saturday specials feature buttons Pearl and Wish Hittons at 10 a dozen. Hod Supporters Gorham and Huse in black or color, weekly price 4 patr. 190 Braid White and colored finish dig dradel and Hea tdeee. Sullings New cotton bullings full stripes checks plaids and mixtures, special 15c. Zephyr Waghams ginghans for school dresses in stripes checks plaids and 10 colors, 12.5c value. Percalea Harn and Peccales in light and dark grounds. every pattern a good one at weekend price LOC.
Fraternal circles hold multiple lodge meetings at Woodmen hall and Mason Hall with widespread attendance. Reports note petitions for Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees, degree ceremonies planned for two candidates, and routine business across Anchor lodge 424 and related orders. Also covered are Eastern Star and Royal Arch Mason activities plus a charity smoker at Woodmen hall and a Knights of Pythias gathering described as a family reunion and social event.
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