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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
9
A mother cuddles and bathes her baby who slips into warm water and discovers a Sponge and a Cake of Ivory Soap. Water runs over arms legs and toes as the mother lathers the baby with Ivory Soap leaving skin smooth as satin. Ivory Soap 99 41 Per Cent. Pure.
A mixed vegetable and fruit price list with items such as green peas five cents and squash sixty cents a dozen, lettuce a bunch, garlic per pound, potatoes various prices, pumpkins, bananas, oranges, apples, coconuts, and field notes on fish and other produce. Includes several misreads but preserves key items and pricing.
Miss Lydia Anita and Octavia But Ns hosted a dance last evening at Gen and Mrs Hullis's home. Guests included many notables and a long list of attendees celebrated amid cat flower decor with straight dances prominent. Attendants and hostesses assisted in greeting. a grand floral luncheon followed later in the day.
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and related stomach troubles. It claims ten cent doses digest all food in five minutes and prevent discomfort revealing a plain formula to readers. A single dose after eating allegedly digests all food like a healthy stomach.
The room featured a color scheme and an ice course carding set. At the punch bowl stood Miss Vide Vick, Miss Ruth Kelso, and Miss Bertte Duggan, while Little Miss Mildrog Duggan handed out cards at the door. An orchestra played during receiving hours as many callers filled the room.
Social notes detail Miss Dolliz Teil Rutherford visiting Augusta friends, Miss Mary Illen Harrie hosting a guest from St Louis, and Miss Blatt of St Louis attending a Laredo house party. Reports cover New Year receptions, club meetings, a Julius Caesar study session, and a Swenett club supper with prizes and guests.
Vist family relatives visit Alamo Mission chapter Daighters the Republic will live tomorrow afternoon at nine oclock at the review’s Mes O ML Par nshworth 22 east Nugga street The Ladies of Fort Sam Stoneton hold weekly meeting tomorrow afternoon at 9 oclock at the Offices The ladies receiving are Mrs Wm Lassiter Mrs V Book taller Mrs Minter Mrs Tilman Mrs B S L Ripley Mrs H ayes Mit Th H Heaen and Mrs Mr Chase The Woman s club wounded for tomorrow will not meet due to the death of Mrs Graham Watts The Ladies Aid Society of Graca Lutheran church elected officers President Miss Bes de Petera vice president Mrs Henry Furrey secretary Mrs Brown treasurer Mrs Teel A quiet home wedding was held Wednesday at 6 30 oclock at 610 Matagorda street Frank L A Haelbig formerly of New Bracnfelly and Mrs Helen Behnke married only immediate family present
A fragment from a period piece blending advice on motherhood and beauty. Mentions Mildred, Dorothy Nell and a Daily Reader style tips for hair care, skin tone, mouthwash, liniments, and water treatment as remedies. The tone imitates a magazine column.
A historical ad touts Miona tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims permanent relief, energy to stomach walls, and a 50 cent price for a large tin at Bexar Drug Co with money back guarantee. Includes two customer statements from Mrs. C. H. Nye and B. E. Dromlay confirming relief and cure. Booths Laxative offered for sale at 25 cents.
A dated collection of recipes uses casual instructions for bread, lemon pie, steamed cranberry pudding, and a cranberry dessert. It details yeast bread with cornmeal and brans, a lemon frosting crust, steamed pudding with cranberries, and a cranberry fruit dish with raisins and vanilla.
Sealed proposals for electric wiring and fixtures at Fort Sam Houston stables Texas due January 15 1909. Bidders must name manufacturers. envelopes marked Proposals for Electric Work at Fort Sam Houston Texas. L J Fleming Constructing Quartermaster.
An advertisement promotes a four room bungalow near La Pedro springs priced at 1600 dollars with 3100 cash payment and a balance of 15 per month at interest. It promises low rent and future property value gains, urging a first small payment to start homeownership.
An ad offers a ground floor Mackey Building property for 1250 dollars with 50 dollars cash and 43 monthly at low interest. It claims a fenced large lot with bath store and convenient location near the business district and San Pedro springs, urging readers to compare rent payments with ownership and to arrange a viewing.
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