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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1907
Page
7
A garbled reminiscence recalls Christmas Eve rituals from a past era. It mentions family poverty despite a father’s high military rank, a mother making ends meet, candles on the tree, and a longing for American friends whose presence would pervade the season.
Readers debate coeducation in colleges, noting gender integration, student behavior, and editorial boards. Critics claim male dominance and hypocrisy while supporters cite educational benefits and improved social dynamics across Wisconsin and eastern campuses.
Various events fill the week in San Antonio society. Ladies plan a Christmas tree fundraiser at the Business Men's club. Miss Nellie Paschal and Miss Bettie Paschal host card parties. a Christmas dance and the Fort Worth connected social life are announced. The San Antonio Academy football team earns civic praise while the Ladies Christmas Tree gathering advances.
The Glub Calendar lists Monday events at 402 Monteray Street hosted by Mrs Smith with Bible lessons and readings. A Twenty Century Study Club meeting follows with programs on Peter’s Vision and Christmas themes, plus a choir and poetry readings led by Mrs Alllater and Miss Flora.
A San Antonio period piece details the Government Literary Club studying Antony and Cleopatra with Mrs. A né Adamson, Phoenix Club weekly meetings, and a Mills Riles wedding in Kansas. It reports Burnet School Mothers’ Club events, a large charity effort, and a long feature on massage and beauty tips for women.
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