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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1931
Page
12
A scrambled beauty column offers fashion and cosmetic advice with warnings about weight, waist size, fabrics, and fit. It mentions items like taffetas and mantles, fabric care, and a peculiar remedy involving boric acid and powdered curie salts for eye care, ending with a suggestion of an examination for spears.
An advertisement describes white laundry as often not pure and promotes White King Granulated soap. It claims natural ingredients, no bleaching, and versatility for washing sheets, blankets, dishes, and delicate fabrics with small amounts per wash.
A fragment discussing prudery versus prudence, arguing not to stigmatize others for their beliefs. It critiques overbearing modesty and champions a tolerant approach to personal conduct and pride without harsh judgment. The piece hints at religious prejudice and social restraint as a broader theme.
A fragmented scene shows Mary and Larry plotting a lighthearted manipulation of circumstances around job talk and a move toward a new life. The chatter mixes flirtation, humor, and self doubt as they circle an awkward career transition and personal entanglements.
Mary Lou reads aloud to Aunt Adelaide as fear and fascination with forbidden tastes grow. Adelaide schemes over the invalid's ailments while Mary Lou frets about paralysis or insanity and plans a drastic cure through an inside course. Mary Lou’s nerves fray as she contemplates her aunt’s influence and her own fragile marriage prospects. Continued tomorrow.
Aline Michael presents a dreamlike meditation on pity and labor. The voice, rich in imagery, threads themes of frailty resilience and divine care through symbolic lines and celestial motifs. Fragmented syntax and antique cadence evoke a poetic devotional mood.
The piece surveys new hosiery trends in a great center fashion. It notes sheer stockings with dull finishes and mesh-like fabrics blending with coats and dresses to create an inconspicuous, complete ensemble. It highlights narrower heels and understated heels, with emphasis on quiet, dressy wear for afternoon attire.
A fragment from Blanche Silver’s story features Conyriaht and the shadow children seeking entry to a house. The tin soldier, Misa Holl, and others chase a way inside while a mysterious Nobody answers the door, revealing Nahas as a whiskered guide.
Fragmented OCR presents etiquette guidance by Kathryn DePeyster about courting and manners. It references a fiancé, social expectations, and gentlemanly conduct in awkward phrasing with names and terms obscured. The readable bits hint at advice on interactions between suitors and women and social proprieties.
A reminiscence from 1872 recounts Charley Mor fan line of side wheel river boats between Brasher City and Iadport, the Alabama, Old Mary, and Alabams. The writer notes cattle, hides, and his father as a collector and friend of Capt. John Benson who commanded the Alabama.
Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen notes that continental hors d oeuvres are increasingly used in Whig country meals. An extra course or a separate course at a dinner or theater night elevates formality and cost. Small portions serve taste while not overfilling guests.
William McClellan a 14 year old freshman at Brackenridge High School lives at 302 Chicago boulevard and has run route 304 for the San Antonio Light for ten months. He delivers papers along Wingate Per dleton Nogaliles streets and the Frio City road when not studying electrical engineering or reading.
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