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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
4
A long list of market prices for vegetables fruits and related goods with many items and prices including tomatoes three for ten cents, watercress five cents a bunch, oranges two for, lemons, sugar, and fish and poultry prices. The fragment also contains stray lines about government and news items, but the readable portion focuses on grocery prices and assortments.
The Society Editor reports a 1:30 pm luncheon hosted by Albert Sleves for Miss Frost. Pink decor featured pink sweet peas, hand painted place cards, and a pink ribbon centerpiece. Guests included Stella Steves Winnifred Simpson of Toronto and several others, with a seven course Timeligon served and covers for twelve guests.
Mrs George Stuempke hosts a Thursday afternoon five hundred box party at the Grand opera house with Miss Regina Beckmann and Mrs Parson in attendance. Wines won by Miss Elizabeth Winnitred and Mrs Alder. weekly dance planned at the Menger tonight. Substantive notices include engagements and school events, with details of mock events and readings at West Keavch Place and Welrivey 124 South Presa SP.
An advertisement-style piece promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood enriching tonic for weak women from puberty to menopause. It cites Mrs Ballenger of London Ohio and her daughter’s cure, claiming benefits for nerves anemia stomach disorders and general weakness. The copy urges readers to obtain the product from pharmacists or by mail order with a free booklet.
A fashion note describes a veil knotting fad among younger women worn with a white best model coal and black pony skin hat. It favors light chiffon colors and suggests a graceful hairstyle, noting the veil is better worn open and stylish than tight.
A fragmented excerpt contemplates personal liberty proportional to affection and the folly of lovers. It muses that those unsure of conquest fear marriage, while confident suitors may misjudge outcomes. The text weaves in misread names and garbled phrases about courtship and self-promotion in courting dialogue.
Cinnamon extract enhances desserts like blanc mange and fudge, while boiled rice with apple sauce and brown sugar makes a Holland dish. Beets with fresh tops should be cleaned and soaked lightly. Sponge cake turns yellow with cold water and white with boiling water. Washing dough with soap risks sticking to pans. A tip suggests brushing pie crust with milk or grease before baking for a fluffy crust.
A San Antonio chapter of the Southern Association of College Women plans a 3 PM meeting at the Woman’s Library House with prominent women as hosts. Society items note invitations for February receptions, a Mrs. Dalkedtz tea with international costumes, and a gala table setting for Miss Lucie Frost alongside Dr. Ferdinand Hovit.
Fragmentary prose discusses ideals of female beauty and behavior. It praises refined speech and manners while condemning street slang and rough tones. The piece reflects early 20th century gender norms and the tension between romance and propriety.
Fragmented recipe text describes boiling water with two quarts, adding four tablespoons galt, a saltspan of cloves, half teaspoon black pepper, two cups oatmeal, onion, and meat for sausage. Instructions mention a stone jar, cool dry storage, and later peach croquettes. Also includes potato salad fragments with potatoes, onion, parsley, and salt, plus serving notes.
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