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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1932
Page
4
A reader asks about Taboo on Kissing with a ten year old boy, Deer Biss Voirfex. Beatrice Fairfax advises that when a girl resists flirtation you should back off, not press physical affection, and accept careful, gradual encouragement in absence of engagement. The column urges patience and respectful behavior while noting the girl’s polite treatment as signs of possible future progress.
A vivid catalog-style ad describes versatile light wool dresses priced under $20. Features include short and long sleeves, quilted and geometric designs, diagonal seaming, and various color shades from light to dark. Accessories and coats can match, with emphasis on modern silhouettes and flexible styling for multiple climates.
A San Antonio Light pattern feature outlines moulded slips with new fabrics and colors, catalog prices, and ordering details. It also includes fashion notes on accessories, dresses, and a brief social column on marriages and career moves, highlighting societal trends and personal stories.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medical cure for persistent coughs colds and throat irritation. It claims creosote based formula soothes inflamed membranes inhibits germ growth and builds up the system with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Albert Hutzler recounts childhood trips from Navarre Hotel to San Antonio aboard a bicycle with companions from Hondo and Tonle. Roads were rough and riders faced frequent delays, making the journey take more than half a day. Windrow the Tonle druggist joined on one trip.
Practical guidance on food garnishing enhances appetite and digestion. Tips include lettuce, paprika, radish rose shapes, olives, lemons, eggs, and cheese for decoration. Leftover ideas suggest croquettes and pies, using mashed potatoes as a base, with careful presentation to avoid waste.
Practical tips about keeping small items in a vessel, organizing nails and screws, and using home remedies. Includes advice on flowers in water, making nickel mixtures for flavor, and nail care routines from bathing to applying cuticle cream for smoother skin.
A reader asks about fairness when a party game prize goes to the older child and a parent faces public criticism. The columnist affirms awarding the prize to the winner and suggests keeping future parties simple with single prizes, acknowledging the six year old’s view and advising calm, consistent rules to avoid upheaval.
Goodnight Stories recount a nightmarish mischief as Mr Punch schemes to ride a back of an ant child’s playroom adventure. The puppets and figures stumble through a dark kitchen plan, causing fright and chaos before retreating into the shadows.
Mothers urged to use the Vick Plan to reduce family colds and tax from illness. Plan emphasizes home care and symptom management to keep household health costs down.
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