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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
7
Dear Miss DePeyster offers guidance on proper introductions handshakes seating and hosting etiquette. It discusses when to shake hands how to handle introductions with women and guests and where the guest of honor should sit at a luncheon with a focus on polite behavior and customary norms of the era.
An advertisement touts a doctor’s widely advertised cough remedy Sioxine claiming fast relief within minutes. It promises to address the internal cause, relieves throat discomfort, and suits the whole family with no dope. Available from druggists for 35e.
The piece surveys 1932 beach attire and London inspired trousers called slacks with center pressed seams and small pleats. It highlights high waistlines, masculine silhouettes, a wide range of knits and jerseys, and coordinated jackets and blouses. Mentioned prices range from under $3 to about $20 with examples from Barritz inspired styles. It also directs readers to contact The Light for purchasing locations.
A fragmented beauty column argues women should improve the skin through simple habits. It touts cleanliness, diet, and exercise while warning aging affects appearance. It emphasizes inner health, nasal cleansing, and daily routines to preserve complexion and vitality.
Aline Michaelis presents a feature series exploring hopeful life paths and the contrast between harsh struggles and joyful resilience. The piece muses on love, culture, and pursuit of meaning amid uncertain journeys and social pressures.
Household hints discuss detecting a silver fish insect in damp rooms and remedy with Borax to dry items. It notes drying linens and preventing damage, then shifts to custard flavoring with salt to enhance creaminess and moisture retention in warm weather by wrapping cheese in a damp cloth.
The San Antonio Light advertises Pattern 9271 by Marian Martin featuring a beige flat crepe dress with Aquamarine or canyon colored accents. Available sizes include 14 16 18 20 42 38 40 with extensive yardage details and pricing. catalog priced at fifteen cents with pattern and catalog offered by mail order from Pattern Levartivent.
A fragmented tale recalls a child’s room where whispering shadows creep along walls after bedtime. Knarf infiltrates the narrator’s chair as the shadows join, and a small theft of a pen is seen, triggering curiosity about the unseen downstairs youngsters and their nighttime mischief.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a plan to place a temporary track through the city center near the courthouse and run special trains to an International exposition. The Riverside poll course site hosted the fair in 1897 and 1886, with trains and timing noted as part of the civic memory.
A garbled ad-like text claims to halt pint of water with bay rum and Barbo Cope, plus Rigserine. It mentions home mixing for hair color to cover gray or faded hair and describes a scattered, poorly legible product pitch without clear instructions or reputable sources.
On Hursley December 17 Fay King reports Tees Clawond was released again and the next day faced new trials as crowd chatter and hospital fears swirl. The piece hints at public fascination with a local figure and looming consequences for a fragile marriage.
Emma counsels a girl feeling overlooked by friends to regain pride and take initiative. She suggests asking parents for rides, inviting a date, and planning affordable activities like a small party or outing to reconnect socially during the holidays.
A new Vicks plan promises fewer and milder colds with Vaporrub style products. It urges prevention steps at home, mentions Vicks Nest Drops and Vicks Vaporub as core aids, and touts a 21 hour treatment cycle with a trial guarantee through participating druggists.
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