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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
16
Homemaker tips on avoiding monotony with many vegetables and canned options. Recipes include Scalloped Celery with Cheese and Corn in Ramekins, Rutabagas au Gratin, Scalloped Succotash, and Sweet and Sour Beets with bacon and onion.
A satirical pamphlet excerpt discusses divorce as a modern convenience and the humor in marital strife. It cites alimony, lunacy commission jokes, and the idea of parting from a husband like pulling a tooth, reflecting 1927King Features Syndicate humor.
Elsie Robinson argues the moron is a danger to society, urging public education and tighter control of moron marriages. She contends that without recognizing this condition, laws fail to protect citizens and calls for reform to prevent deadly consequences.
A 16 year old girl asks if a older boyfriend who flirts with other girls truly loves her. The adviser warns against jealousy, urges generosity in friendship, and suggests focusing on affection and eventual marriage rather than possessive doubt.
In a lavish dining room Dr Blaine quizzes the narrator about guardianship of Frankie Petruzzi and his talent. The exchange turns tense as Blaine quietly asserts influence over the boy while the narrator resists and contemplates danger to the ward.
A reader asks about proper etiquette for shawls in dim rooms and introductions. Mrs Beeckman clarifies spacing in letters, avoiding abbreviations in headings, and whether a shawl should be worn or left in a wheel chair.
A fashion note describes stylish bow knot decorations on dresses in lighter and darker shades. Lace and metallic trims accent shoulder and bodice, with trailing ends on slender silhouettes. Gold and silver cloth form a gleaming backdrop for delicate lace tracery across formal and informal frocks.
A narrator recalls a friend's son who elopes with a girl, abandoning his mother who raised seven children alone after her husband died. The piece contrasts two sisters, one sacrificing for the other while the younger grows selfish, blaming lack of opportunity and comfort for planned escapes and vanity.
Dotty misidentifies a floating crocodile as a log and meets Squeeder an elfin. The crocodile explains how crocs float and reveals his cousin Alligator. Dotty and Squeedee vanish from the lakeside as the scene closes.
A poetic meditation depicts nightfall and shadow as the world grows dark and stars vanish yet hints at inner light guiding the spirit. The speaker contrasts dim dusk with a clearest inner vision of life's eb and flow despite outer pall.
The piece notes that much of the barking from engines comes from rough driving and improper throttle use, suggesting driver behavior as a key factor in excessive motor noise.
The article argues parents shape character through punishments and rewards, urging consistent discipline and habit formation. It contrasts James and Mason children, emphasizes practice of good habits, and warns punishment should be measured to avoid fostering contempt or harm.
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