This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1965
Page
4
A fragment describes a daily fortune puzzle and encoding method. It instructs coining letters from a first name, adjusting by rules based on length to obtain a key number, then checking positions on a reel to read a hidden message. The text is incomplete and presents a playful, cryptic fortune game.
In a travelogue style column, the writer recalls dining on frog legs at the Texas Bar in Matamoros across from Brownsville. He notes the legs are small, likely undersize bullfrogs imported from Louisiana, and contrasts local dishes like cabrito and guacamole with tequila and mariachi. The piece blends restaurant critique with reflections on border town culture and personal experiences in Mexico.
A quirky note describes an unusual gadget aiding an outdoor movie setup. The fragment hints at a rare technique, likening cooking a bullfrog to a skill few chefs possess. It reads like a personal musing on culinary and gadgetry challenges.
In a discussion of Mexican cuisine, frog legs prepared bled with butter are described as delicate and savory. The piece contrasts American restaurant fare with Mexico’s cooking, noting how properly cooked legs offer a distinct, memorable flavor.
John P. Francis of Haverhill has won his 30th U.S. patent this year. His new invention protects automobile windshields from rain while motorists watch outdoor movies at drive-in theaters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.