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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1911
Page
17
Community letters describe a busy December with debutantes receiving hospitalities. Social calendar highlights include dances at the Menger and St Anthony hotels, card parties, and a German gala, plus Christmas musical events and afternoon teas hosted by local clubs and church groups.
A long list of social events and engagements fills the week with plays, dances, receptions, and a wedding party. Notes include a St Mary's Hall play in the chapel, dances at St Anthony and Herthoven hall, a Christmas color table, and a Fort Campbell wedding with Miss Anna Meeucheidk as bride.
A commentary on Christmas generosity contrasts Dickens and Paul Judson in urging mindful gift selection. The piece notes waste from poorly chosen presents and urges readers to visit Bell's to find gifts chosen months in advance, aligning with Dickens's sentiment of a kind and charitable season.
An advertisement extols diamonds sapphires rubies pearls and emeralds as coveted heirlooms. It promotes a jewelry store offering single stones rings pendants earrings and bracelets with a focus on craft and lasting value.
Inexpensive tasteful toilet articles for women and girls include silver plated mirror brush and comb sets priced from 3.25 to 6.50. Manicure sets range from 1.50 to 3. Other novelty items include Parisian Ivory and celluloid jewelry boxes and powder boxes. For men shaving articles and mirrors are offered from 1.40 to 15.
A catalog of assorted gift items with prices ranges from 2 to 131 dollars. Items include fabrics, photographs, cards, and small decorative pieces offered by multiple retailers. The list notes various prices and item types without detailed descriptions.
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.