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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
9
List of grocery prices from a dated market page. Vegetables and fruits show varied amounts such as tomatoes two for 25c, lettuce bundles for 15c, cabbage 5c per pound, lemons 10c a dozen, apples 15c per pound, and pineapples at 10c each. Also includes fish, poultry, and miscellaneous items with prices typical of a local market.
Mrs Stonewall Jackson Moleman hosted a festive card party at Walder with Christmas decorations, prize winners, and many guests including Mrs J D Glover and Mrs P L Wilder. Mrs Charles L Kemper hosted another Merry Widow themed evening at the Menger Hotel with elegant decor, a fancy supper, and announcements of engagements.
Marguerite Coleman, Miss Tulita Kit lim, and Miss Ella Carreid hosted a gay card party last evening with Misses Helen and Miriam Clartt. Guests included Mrs. W. Buttler, Mrs. Churchin, and many other ladies. prizes awarded to Miss Flee Burbank and Miss Edith Wynne. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Mclain entertained guests in honor of Miss Slavens. harmony hall hosted a festive informal hop with notable costumes. Musicians and refreshments accompanied gatherings at various homes and venues.
Fashion notes describe ermine and broadtail furs for dressy wear with white ermine collars and matching muff. reports mention about 89 guests and five tables at a social event. Local wedding lists G B Delow of Wichita marrying Miss Alice Deatherage in Fort Worth. couple to reside in San Antonio. Various society items cover entertainments, club meetings, and personal notices with names, addresses, and upcoming events in Dallas area.
A large assembly of debutantes and guests featured Miss Birdie Marks and Miss Evelyn Mitlette at the Mouger hotel. The event showcased elegant gowns in satin and a curated guest list of prominent young ladies and their escorts, with refined decor and attentive service noted throughout.
Social news notes the Singing Skule Regiment under the Daughters of the Confederacy will perform tomorrow evening December 10 at Beethoven hall. Miss Dunbar of 140 North street is recovering and will host an informal at home at the high school building from 3:39 to 6 o'clock with a short program and light refreshments. Penny V. Pennyhacker will visit 29 Oakland street to address the City Federation of Woman's clubs on Saturday. The San Antonio German club hosts its initial function tonight at Turner hall with elaborate preparations. General and Mrs Jesse M Let are entertaining for the winter at 602 Carbon street, to Mrs Edwin Lamm, 215 Bapt ver green street, with a reception for Miss See jen Sunt of Galveston. hosts decorated in pink and green with cats, flowers, palms, and ferns.
A fragmented column extols female friendship and restraint, contrasts strong will with nonretaliation, critiques Directoire gowns and spring fashion, offers a home remedy for blackheads, and hints at a Christmas song. It ends with a note to consult a physician for scar treatment.
A medical view claims eating too much animal food causes excess protein in blood, provoking rheumatism and other diseases. Digestion failures spread toxins, though proteins are essential. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as curing dyspepsia, reducing proteins, strengthening blood, and aiding digestion. Mail offers for free samples from Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
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