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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
9
An advertisement extols Ivory Soap as 100 percent pure and affordable for bath, toilet, and laundry. It emphasizes its widespread use in millions of homes, suggesting life is easier and more pleasant with Ivory Soap in daily routines.
Readable prices list for vegetables and fruits with items like tomatoes 3 for 10 cents and cranberries per quart. Includes mixed vegetables bunches, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, pumpkins, beans, potatoes, squash, dates, grapes, and various fish poultry and misc items with unit prices and some unclear OCR fragments.
A detailed account of Miss Katherine Nye hosting a Richmond avenue card party with third floor setup, decorative greenery, and a post-game luncheon. Guests include Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Brooks, Miss W. O. Borden, and many others from Dallas to Kentucky. Washington's Birthday dance followed, featuring formal decorations, city social import, and a reception of multiple hosting committees.
A social column details a garden luncheon hosted by Miss Evelyn Milette and Miss Kate Manley with bridal decor and a guest list including Miss Stella Bilson, Mrs. Frank Newton, and others. It also notes a Beethoven society party at Testhoven with Maria Seeling winning first prize, and mentions legal notices about Athens and Washington events.
The Irish lace blouse styled over a white slip of chiffon with long sleeves is in fashion. The delicate baby Irish motifs are arranged on the front and sleeve tops, creating a contrast with the heavy pattern and enhancing the garment’s value.
An afternoon and evening program filled with music and readings marked a Washington’s Birthday observance at the academy hall. Students performed songs, piano pieces, readings, and a dramatic pageant with colonial costumes, while visiting dignitaries and local club members attended and admired the municipal display.
A warning against fake substitutes from druggists while praising Kilmer’s Swamp Root. The piece asserts health matters outweigh pocketbooks and notes the product’s long track record. It mentions free sample bottles and letters of testimonial urging readers to trust Kilmer & Co. Laboratories in Binghamton, New York.
A fragmented collection of vintage kitchen instructions lists hearty dishes and puddings. It details chicken stew with potatoes and peas, fig pudding, cottage pudding with citrus, suet puddings, and various fruit jellies, with steps and measurements, offering a glimpse into traditional homestyle cooking.
A brief notice describes a gathering at M Maruehady’s venue featuring house ang ice and food, with mentions of phones. The item summarizes a small social event centered on refreshments and conversations.
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