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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
17
A long, recipe filled article offers home cooking guidance. It details preparing hamburg and steak, using shoulder and chuck wisely, with steps for broiling and pan broiling. It includes onion toppings, pineapple glaze, and serving hints.
Fay King notes long history of universal language proposals. Zamenaol, a Russian, foresaw a common European base in De Kapperanto before dying in 1817, while Frofessor Fr. Fnehri of Stockholm University now advocates Angli based on modern English, reflecting growing global interest in a shared tongue.
A mixed fragment blends a poetic piece by Alice Michaelic with stray lines about hope for children and world unity, then abruptly shifts to culinary tips. It mentions a pineapple platter, leftover hamburg dishes, and a Hamburg pie recipe with sauce, mushrooms, and biscuit dough.
The piece notes fabric hats, especially tricot and jersey varieties, provide comfort and packability for travel. It cites Paris milliner Amos Parrish as popularizing the look, describing the hat as a “ray of light” in fashion and praising its versatility across seasons.
A whimsical troubled tale unfolds as a shadowy character named Knarf attempts to enter a house through the chimney amid a snowy night. He climbs a tree to catch a snowflake, sails down the chimney, and ends his journey melted into ashes, leaving a playful warning about bold actions.
A tense scene unfolds as a burglar threatens a room by torchlight. Tim and Lory, following a cautious course, discuss bringing Jim for backup while fear and concern ripple through the hall. The fragment hints at a broader dramatic sequence and possible escape plans.
A fragment from Beauty Brevities advises daily routines for aging beauty, stressing simple actions like breathing, light exercises, and timely meals. It mocks fashion pressures while urging personal care, fragrance upkeep, jewelry hygiene, and steady grooming to maintain a neat, polished appearance.
The article recalls the early days of Teras prapefrult in the restaurant trade, noting shoddy beginnings followed by a surge of quality. It mentions Irish potatoes once scarce near San Antonio, and a price transition from 2.60 to 8 per bushel as markets shifted from Colorado to California.
The article notes fowls and meals drying in cold weather and emphasizes thorough washing and drying plus the use of warm and cold water for skin care. It mentions a cozy meal and a little song aiding relief, with references to skin texture and knuckle wrinkles.
An old style advertisement touts White King Soap as safe for delicate fabrics and heavy cleaning tasks. It stresses vegetable oils, lukewarm water use, gentle on hands, and economical performance on dishes, fabrics, glass, and woodwork, urging readers to buy at their grocer.
Henry Hill of Memphis Tennessee suffered three months of eczema with severe itching and burning on face hands and arms. He tried various treatments before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment which led to steady improvement and full healing within a month. Sample free in each package. Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H.
Candelario Saenz aged 14 of 1506 Monterey Street works for San Antonio Light route 607 to help his mother and four siblings. He has carried Monterey to Trinity Street for two and a half years, attends Washington Irving Junior High in grade 7B, and is interested in football with plans to become a doctor.
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