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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
18
A new excerpt shows Duke Garcon reading a fan letter from Mary Amith requesting meeting after midnight at a cafe, revealing themes of love and social struggle. Characters include Gareon, Mie, and Cascig, with implications of marriage, devotion, and danger in their tangled relationships.
The record shows a rise from 37 000 letters in a Christmastime peak of 1887 to tens of thousands daily now. It notes earlier single day throughput of 571 000 letters with early ramellation machines and mentions 3500 sellers at the Inca post office during a period.
An old ad promises to end common skin flaws like sunburn and dull complexions using Noxsems sperm formula and Beauty Noweema. It claims over 6,000,200 women use the product and that emollients soften skin while a mild medication clears blemishes. The copy touts instant softness and a noticeable shine reduction by morning.
A discouraged reader asks how to cope with a father who yells and scolds. Beatrice Fairfax suggests tactful conversation, seeking distractions and support from friends, reading, and clubs to preserve the reader’s peace of mind while recognizing the father may not realize the impact of his behavior.
The article promotes dried kidney beans as a versatile, inexpensive protein source for homemakers. It outlines washing and soaking steps, then slow cooking until tender, with salt added late, and suggests uses from vegetables to main dishes like the spaghetti and kidney bean combination. It provides a detailed recipe including beans, pasta, bacon drippings, onion, green pepper, garlic, flour, tomato puree, cheese, and optional spices.
A 1930 Newavaver feature tale shows Ting a Ling Sing Song and two Chink men coaxing a pig to give permission to be eaten. After dinner the pig squeals at the door revealing the edible pork chops came from a different pig.
An advertisement touts Kotex as safe and preferred by millions. It highlights a scientific absorption method, soft feel, large protection area, reversible wear, adjustable filler, and deodorizing features to prevent embarrassment.
By Fay King a famous man’s career is shaped by three women Faith, Fighters and Flattery. Faith supports him and marries him, but Flattery leads him to resent obligations while she belittles his wife. The narrative traces his independence, business ties, and eventual rejection of guidance as a self serving sequence unfolds.
A quirkily antiquated beauty column reviews cosmetics and grooming rituals. It notes dentifrices, almond soap, castile soap, cheesecloth sachets, and Turkish linen gowns as part of daily care while warning against fatigue and overexertion. The piece ends with a copyright notice from 1841.
Richard Turner nineteen of 3816 Dunning Avenue stands as a respected San Antonio Light carrier. In his third year with the paper he serves route 309 from Saint Francis to Olkera Streets, studies drafting, and plays the violin as a hobby.
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