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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1927
Page
15
An investigative pamphlet by a covert reporter reveals Arie, queen of Rimania, during her American tour. A forged arsenal maid role granted access to intimate daily life details of Europe’s famed monarch, depicting a fit, well cared-for private circle.
Madame negotiates with Alphonse Le Soir over a ten thousand dollar guardianship claim for Frankie. He offers five thousand now, seven thousand five hundred later, but she stalls, seeks credentials, and plans to move the child to safety while arranging a trap at the studio.
A reflective piece contrasts sedentary routine with the lure of nightlife and vice. It argues decency offers many meaningful avenues while vice presents a narrow alley of shallow thrills, urging readers to value virtue over flashy but hollow pleasures.
Yes Cassah silk comes from undomesticated silkworm cocoons and is natural cream color. Yes sea reeds have been tried to treat goitre with good results. No artificial vanilla does not endure baking and freezing as well as natural vanilla. The sun drawing water is caused by thin clouds breaking to let sun rays through in bands.
Chicago dispatch describes Marie Antoinette’s public image and the elaborate beauty routines used to maintain her appearance. It notes a maid exposing methods including hosiery hacks, makeup tools, perfumes, and extensive wardrobe tricks. The account hints at lavish items and a perfume laden dressing area, concluding with a tease of further details on page 3.
Army photographer in Panama ascends to 12000 feet and photographs the Atlantic and Pacific oceans aligned at opposite ends of a single view. The air corps news service reports the remarkable image captured to illustrate a unique aerial perspective.
Dr W AL Bing of the city health office confronted Limsglé Al about growing grain and vegetables in his office. Investigation found the apparent small farm was a collection of pure food samples sprouted and staged, misinterpreted as a real cultivation project.
James Mathis 72 native of Tennessee died at his home in San Antonio. Services were conducted with officiating by a local minister. Survived by his widow two sons Robert J and James Mathis Jr both of San Antonio and three daughters. Also survived by three brothers and two sisters.
The text asks why the local tax collector is called a “br Coorg” and explains that the term relates to money collected from residents. It mentions “two bits” and references common phrases about coin values, seeking the origin of these nicknames in a curious, historical tone.
The body of Adam Messer Sd a retired stockman died near Friday and will be sent to Cleveland Town for interment Tuesday. A native of Germany he had lived in Corpus Christi six years before coming to San Antonio three weeks ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs Antoine Musser of Corpus Christi and his sons.
The San Antonio Advertising Club met at the St Anthony hotel for a regular weekly session focusing on trouting business. The group planned important programs for the next three meetings.
An odd cautionary piece warns youths about thrills and kissing games reducing lifespan. It cites heart rates, minutes of life lost per kiss, and dangers from games like spin the bottle and post office. It also mentions shucking corn parties and elevator dangers in a playful but moralizing tone.
Poultry raising remains profitable in Texas as the Lone Star Poultry Association hosts its Sixteenth Annual Poultry Show at 123 Main Avenue on January 4-5 with poultry ads featured in Classification 102 of Light Classified Ads.
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