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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
6
A long advice column fragment offers moral and lifestyle guidance. Topics include relationships with a persistent suitor, saving for old age, living with cheer, hair care tips, and raising a bright 14 year old. The tone imitates a late 19th or early 20th century periodical column.
A lavish Assembly ball last night at Turner Hat unfolded as a verdant fairy bower with roses and lattice arches. Guests wore elegant gowns, pink and green luncheon decor highlighted the dining room, and about 150 invited members plus officers of the Travis School Mothers Club gathered for a festive afternoon with witty place cards and a five course luncheon.
In Lamar the Jewish Literary group plans a January 7 barquet to honor retiring officers. Attendance is for members only. Genevieve Scott hosted Fay Moore visiting from the ranch. Lamar School Mothers Club elected F Brockman president and Seretary Baldus. Brang spoke on mothers club work. East entertainment netted $115 to fund an organ room and yard gravel. Captain Irving Jarr home on leave with parents. Mrs Duval West hosted Miss Fannie Madox of Austin. A birthday party for their daughter Anna Games featured music and refreshments with many young ladies present.
A collage of kitchen guidance and holiday ideas covers tomato preserves and bread making, orange pumpkin ice cream, and Christmas tips. It lists steps for canning tomatoes and peppers, drying flour for better bread, and a pumpkin dessert with decorative cups. Also includes a note requesting Christmas recipe ideas and a cottage cheese fruit filling suggestion.
Yesterday afternoon at Mra Nolan G Harmon read two papers on Gi Boys and Cris. Miss Kala rendered a vocal solo while Miss Chambers and Miss Marguerite Chambers performed instrumental selections. The Knights of Columbus plan a banquet Sunday evening and the Hill Club hosts a paper chase tomorrow with prizes and refreshments. Local figures praise Postum in generous testimonials. Memorial services, school readings, and holiday visits fill the community calendar with church and club activities.
In San Antonio delegates gather as Eldorado Springs Missouri resident Alken with his family arrives for water talks. Attendees include Miss Dark Welder Miss Josephine Wand BR. T. Goolk and W. Ray, with discussions at the Menger hotel on 208 Alawno plan and related estate matters.
The piece outlines quaint bonnet fashions for lively young girls and a mother’s ability to craft them. It describes a ready-to-cover shape, a mushroom-wide brim option, satin draped crown, shirred chicory facing, and decorative rosettes with velvet ribbons to finish the look.
Prices for various produce and goods listed by J.T. Burnett & Go., Undertakers. Items include squash 40g a dozen, mixed vegetables, cranberries, lettuce, cabbage, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, fruits and fish prices per quart, dozen, or pound. Details presented in a dated, old-time market ad style with numerous typographical errors.
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