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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

6

Gold Is Where You Find It in Ban nockburn Era

Serena Ferris, a sharp trader, navigates debts and a hostile family net as she expands into produce sales with help from brokered loans and a mortgage scheme. Colonel Virginius Ferris faces hydraulic mining lobbying and federal court pressure while old ties and new wealth collide at Bannockburn amid family tensions and political maneuvering.

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Beauty for Home Patterns for dainty squares and scarves

Pattern guide from 1992 outlines how to sew decorative squares that form cloths and scarves. It details stitches, materials, and directions with charts. To obtain the pattern, send one cent or seven cent stamps, noting your name and address to the issuing department.

Pablora San Arytonio Light

Marriage in the modern era amid money and love

A nation of cautious lovers debates marrying for affection versus financial viability. The piece contrasts old values with contemporary pressures from careers, wealth, and societal expectations, urging couples to marry for love despite economic concerns. The dialogue includes political satire and hints at a serialized plot.

False pretense and debt ruin nerves in social heed

Fay King warns that keeping up appearances can lead to wasteful spending and debt. A young couple entertaining their boss exposes folly of lavish living. False pretense hurts the pretenders and can cause nervous breakdowns from financial worry and overwork.

Fay King Yau Wil Cople

Good Manners By Mrs Cornelius Beeckman Dear Birs

A teen asks about prom etiquette and hosting details. The reply suggests inviting a date with a simple direct line and coordinating meeting points after arriving at the ballroom. The piece offers brief guidance on prom plans and wrap rooms.

Beauty Hints Emphasize Health and Poise Over Mere Look

The article argues that essential qualities for charm include gentle manners musical voice poise and vitality. It stresses health through sleep diet and outdoor exercise as the base for lasting appeal. Real attractiveness shows in the eyes mouth and posture, while true charm comes from a kind heart and active mind.

Alwars

Advice to Lovelorn from a Dear Buss Patriox

A reader asks if staying with a married man who talks of divorce is worth pursuing. The columnist notes insufficient facts about the quarrel and wife’s status, cautions about his character, and suggests breaking off if he shows irresponsibility. A second letter advises the young woman to avoid a man who drinks and manipulates her.

Buss Patriox Jim Tor

Marian Martins new spring patterns promise neat homeward staples

The San Antonio Light Pattern Department urges readers to order Marian Martin spring sewing patterns and book. It details pattern numbers 9526 828 and 9526 sizes small medium and large with fabric yardage and price info. It promotes aprons and dresses with soft bodice fullness and waist shaping.

Ypres Marian Martin Prine San Antonio

Tea Shower for Miss Eleanor Bishop Held Tuesday

Miss Eleanor Bishop, a selected as February, was honored with a tea shower Tuesday afternoon hosted by Miss Eliza Bett Mynng. Assisting were Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Uarrison and Mrs. Walstorf. Blue and yellow decor highlighted the event, and about 40 guests attended.

Eleanor Bishop Elizabett Mynng Masdames Oe Firriest Uarrison Walstorf

Miss McMurdo Guest of Army Couple at Fort Ben Harrison

Miss McMurdo daughter of Col Hey McMurdo commanding officer at Fort Ben Harrison Indiana is guest of Lieut and Mrs Goodwin at Fort Sant Houston. She will leave around March 1 after two months visit. Mr and Mrs Langhammer plan a visit to Dallas next week with a group of friends from the North for several days. Miss Janet Guthrie will be honored with a kitchen shower given by Miss Dorothy Smith at home Saturday. Profit through a wise investment in real estate consult classifications 18 to 24 light want ads for many good buys.

Shimans Washington Street Marcus Lot Helman Ferrvs Pacific Club Serena Cats McMurdo Col. Hey McMurdo Fort Benjan Harrison Indiana Mnd Tare E. Goodwin Fort Sant Houston MceMurdo Maren Visi Langhammer Dallas G. Lenghammer Dajing Janet Guthrie Dorothy Smith Iom

Jutch Treat Table Formed At Style Show Event

A Dutch Treat table formed at the Bright Siawl style show lists attendees including Mesqumes Baoryln Spencer Omar May Cope C. H B. Kinde J. Herman Little C. B. Fulton G. A. Tuethese Lee Smith H. L. Biving H. G. Keblaring B. P. Spielhagen and G. Langhammer. Additional parties planned for Miss Bertie McDavid on Saturday February 19 and Miss Amele Ragsdale from University of Texas will visit to honor Settle. Miss Hetty Swallow hosts with a butler cupper on February 22 at her West Laurel street home, with Mrs. Stewart Mitchell of Corpus Christi and Henry George of Dallas attending Bettie’s lateelist on February 2 at Bright Shas.

Mesqumes Baoryln Bertie McDavid Amele Ragsdale University of ‘Texas Settle Hetty Swallow West Laurel Street Mie Henry George Dallas Stewart Mitchell Corpus Chelsti Bettie

Guide to Broiling a Steak for Tender Juicy Results

The article explains a simple broiling method emphasizing fat coverage and marbling, with a one inch thick steak cooking 12 to 15 minutes per side, or half inch cuts 6 to 8 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Preheat the broiler, position the steak near but not too close to heat, season with salt and pepper, and serve sizzling on a hot platter for best flavor.

Ateale Wien

Harman Hosts Buffet Luncheon for Miss Georginna Son

Mrs R A Harman was hostess at a buffet luncheon Tuesday at her home Green Oaks to compliment Miss Georginna Son of New Orleans visiting her grandmother Mrs John Leckie. A gold iron of blue and white blossoms adorned the serving table, which was laid with a yellow satin doomscloth.

BR. A. Herman Toraday Green Oaks Georginna Son New Orleans John Leckie

Social calendar for South Alabama week in society note

Tuesday evening Mr RB Gage hosts a cocktail party at her home in honor of Mr and Mrs Donald Parker recently married. Wednesday Mrs WJ Hiller hosts coffee at her home complimenting debutante Miss Sarah Lian Dug Ber. Rosemary Freeronit luncheon at Bright Shawl for Eleanor Bishop bride elect. Mrs Patrick H Bwenringen Je luncheon at her home honoring Mrs James Alfonza of Washington DC Bright Shawl style show.

RB. Gage Donald Parker W. J. Hiller Hee Homie Sarah Lian Dug James Alfonza Washington, D. C Linghron

Mrs G Witt Entertains Friends at Bright Lunch

Mrs G G Witt will host a luncheon at the Bright Branch on Wednesday inviting ten friends to meet in a social, gentlemanly gathering. The event highlights neighborhood social life and the hostess’s hospitality.

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