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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
11
In reply to your note will say give your children Hollis ter s Rocky Mountain Tea each week protects them from diseases keeps them well signed Mother.
A slice from a small town society column surveys school life and post holidays social events. It recounts matinee seasons, recitations, and gatherings at homes on Craig Place and Bracon Hill, noting a birthday party for Greta and Ralph Kelly with lawn games and decorated cakes, plus a musical evening at the Crane residence with local guests and performers.
Mrs. Bradford of East End is recovering from illness. Her grandchildren Mildred and Fannie are convalescent. Several residents, including Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Arthure Alder, host guests and plan travel. Tennis injury mends, travelers return from trips to New York, California, and beyond. A local Daughters of the Republic of Texas chapter readies to meet after a two month adjournment.
A fragment describes possum as a new eczema cure distributed by laboratories and drug companies, claiming rapid healing and a pledge of samples by Emergency Laboratories in New York. It mentions leading firms like Bexan Drug Co and W. C. Borne & Co and claims dramatic skin improvements after single applications.
The notice details several residents' travels and visits including trips to Vienna, Prague, Galveston, and San Angelo. It lists new homes on Carnzhan and Catalpa arene, a Canada trip, and relatives returning from Canada. Also mentioned are social gatherings at Mrs. Walmsley’s home, visits by Miss Brockman to Mrs Chapman, and multiple regional trips and returns, with a note on the Western Star chapter preparing officer installations next Wednesday.
A cordial birthday gathering at the Wendel home on Wyoming and Menquite streets celebrated Cecilia Wendel s fourteenth birthday with refreshments and lawn games. Guests included Alicia Plaond ini Mabel Kellani Littie Steele Gladys Waltrip Floyd Waltrip Robbig Valine Irene Cox Della Neuman Alice Watt Grace Walters Ima ja tec Eald Wulmgrod Bertha Oeffinger Alfred Oeffinger Howls Preiffer Stella Cox Annie Carr Eugene Holmercen Cecilia Hraden Nettie Kellam Carmen Adler Mise Adaline Neuman Otlag Selin Cox Mrs Alfred Browns Dr Joe Wendel and Mrs A A Wendel Mr and Mrs Charles Wendel and A A Wendel.
A late 19th century style advice column offers beauty tips and recipes for cosmetics Crème D Anjou and skin treatments. It features personal queries, confidential letters, and guidance on hair, complexion, fashion, and grooming, urging self improvement and modest introspection.
A brief note discusses hair growth and skin care as factors in confidence and safety. It suggests a switch in diet or routine to address feelings of insecurity, without detailing specific methods or outcomes. The text reflects a fragmented, impressionistic view rather than a structured report.
A wave of commentary and notices on woman suffrage appears from Miss Helena Maletahia to Mrs. Caroline Scott, noting support from Taft and Bryan wives, references to reform journalism, and events in Georgia and France. The piece cites diverse voices, from Rev. Amit Howani Shaw in Geneva to Garvie Chapitan Cutt in Europe, discussing the evolving role of women in public life and electoral rights.
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A Wednesday birthday gathering hosted by Mrs John Ashton at 2 North Legua Street featured Japanese lanterns and incandescent lights creating a soft glow. Music from a string band accompanied ice cream and cake on the lawn and an elaborate supper in the dining room. A festive centerpiece displayed a birthday candle garland as many guests wished Mrs Ashton many happy returns.
Mr and Mrs Toe Kohr of 208 Navid Street celebrated Milton Kohs fourth birthday Thursday evening at Shely home. Friends and relatives attended, bringing gifts and sharing refreshments as the host family hosted a cheerful party for Milton with numerous Kohr relatives and neighbors in attendance.
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