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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
8
A fragmented fashion piece discusses house gowns and tea gowns with mantles and lace nightcaps. It mentions dainty robes for boudoirs, the war dress idea for home wear, and advice on pairing gowns with practical tasks like cooking. It references Mantle styles, hair and embroidery details, and suggests how fashion blends domestic duties with elegance.
A reflective piece contrasts past and present dining etiquette among London's social set. It surveys hostess duties, guest roles, table decor, and fashion at formal dinners, noting shifts toward more casual, individual expression, while praising tradition and the cultivation of wit and courtesy.
A fragmented society column discusses women's views on male charm and virtue. It surveys attitudes toward flirtation and masculine behavior within social circles, noting tensions between desire for intrigue and calls for sincerity and respect.
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