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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
3
Daily baths are hailed as the finest health protection and cheapest. A tub, water, Ivory Soap, and a coarse towel are all you need. Ivory Soap is praised for its buoyancy, cleansing power, and generous size that covers more surface quickly and thoroughly.
Readable items show varied prices for vegetables such as mixed greens lettuce cabbage and peppers. Fruits include strawberries Malaga grapes pineapples grapes and bananas with dozens pricing. Fish oysters and poultry sections list per pound prices and quantities in a typical late market listing.
Society notes describe a quiet wedding of James Landrum of Gay Beaity and Miss Anna Meerscheid, solemnized at St Patrick's Episcopal Church with Rev J Lindsey Patton officiating. The couple plan a life between their ranch near San Benito and San Antonio, with an eventual trip down the western coast of Mexico to Central America.
An old, disjointed advertisement-like passage warns readers about deceptive druggists and marketing ploys. It notes unscrupulous sellers use fancy language and fake testimonials to exploit health fears and pocketbooks, urging caution and critical judgment.
A stylish embroidery frock showcases wide panels with allover forming and decorative insertion. Edges are finished with turning and stitching, a sash at the bust line adds a modern touch.
An assortment of fashion and grooming tips appears here with advice on makeup nails and skin care. It mentions visits and social events, a talk on aging and health, a charity or social function, and various names of people and locations from the era.
A fragmented report describes an outdoor event featuring a notable crew and a diverse group of participants. The piece highlights an excellent program, with several named figures involved in organizing and presenting the event.
A hazy social roundup lists tomorrow’s gather at Mrs J Gy Callahan’s home, Valentine celebrations, and a prize event with Misses Beesia Long and Chive Jyrcuil among attendees. Winners crowned, refreshments served, and vocal numbers provide entertainment as plans unfold for parties and society outings in the area.
A fragmented, recipe dense text describes layered cakes and confections with references to white and chocolate layers, fruit garnishes, and precise but garbled measurements. It suggests an elaborate preparation for a decorative dessert spread, including icing, color, and multiple fillings, along with baking steps and serving notes.
A fragmentary report lists numerous attendees at a social event. Names including Linzie Bekanvath, Read, Adalle Toutloygze, Beebe, Minnie Read, Ke oldenic Mokenroth, Rose Eekenroth, Rinh Tanedle, Ang Tonitawn, Frank Herber and others appear in the center of the notice.
A party was held Saturday night at 18 Wyoming Street in Misa Clara Mosh home with attendees including Misnes Gluransh Celli Cox Alice Placadler Paimy Day Annie Carr Janta Lane Taene Stena Annie Raw Lydia Slegie and Messrs. Grell Staple Win ter Travis Ott Noah Cox Alfred Phidndler Hilmer Achterburg Aaron Tlewhacht Frank Leltner Praak Tul.
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