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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1927
Page
11
A folk tale about two lazy snails who travel to the beach and learn to work for their living. One is seized by a seagull, inspiring the other to adopt a shell house. The tale ends with snails across the meadow copying the shell-carriage idea, a habit that remains today.
A Kentucky resident writes of illness and rapid recovery after eight days on Peruna. She describes ear roar, appetite loss, and right hand paralysis improving, and credits the remedy after consulting two doctors.
Miss Lee reveals she is Frankie’s foster mother while Miss Hubbard connects clues from Pat and Abe about Diane Petruzzi, Diane’s family, and the Bunson Coit Shop. The scene hints at past awakenings and looming truth as Anne wrestles with desire and duty.
A narrator contrasts men and women shoppers. Men prefer known brands and quick buys while women seek novelty and variety. He notes men stick to a few coats and suits, while women dye and alter to stay distinct, even if it means looking like a freak.
A brief tip advises rubbing warts night and morning with castor oil. The guidance claims gradual shrinking and disappearance of warts over time with regular application.
Elsie Robinson’s column uses fog as a metaphor for fear that paralyzes Jim and Eli. It contrasts calm acceptance of fog with panic when fear takes over, urging action to confront trouble and avoid self-fulfilling ruin.
Fashion notes describe slips and dresses in crepe satin meteor and silk crepe with embroidery or lace trims. Taffeta wraps show large cire dots, while iridescent grape borders on a crepe de chine shawl add striking detail. The evening shawl fad continues strong.
A craftsman named The Light's Dots Drame makes and varnishes rope creations seen in a picture. He shapes various objects and finishes them with paint as the scene opens. The image also suggests drawing straight lines between the numbered marks.
Humorous exhortations to Damsels on love and men in the 1927 piece urging restraint and protection for trusting partners. Claims men vary by strength in the love game while women should guard their partners, with playful moralizing.
An article discusses improving noon meals for students focusing on clean habits and balanced menus. It notes issues like missed meals due to home food shortages and provides practical tips for lunches including soup, eggs, vegetables, and the decorative yet simple surprise potato. The guidance emphasizes variety, vitamins, and avoiding tea or coffee for growing children.
Miss Beatrice Longoria of San Antonio Texas says she suffered three years with illness and nerves until her sister recovered using Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She reports no fainting spells and ongoing use at home and urges other women to try the medicine.
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