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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
8
Hot conditions drive a group of young athletes to a swim session labeled by locals as “all the boys” taking to the water. The informal gathering reflects warm-weather recreation and community beach or pool activity during peak summer days.
A fragmented price list shows various vegetables and fruit items with quantities and prices. Entries include melons, grapes, apples, green corn, peppers, cabbage, onions, potatoes, and pumpkins with per unit and per dozen or quart rates. A stray interlude comments on matrimonial partnerships and silent partners.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a caller questioning a desk clerk about carrying items and affordability. The man at the desk replies that he has attempted more, but a note from his employer states he is worth less than expected. The fragment provides limited names and context.
In a humorous Chicago exchange Mrs Stubbs and Mr Stubbs discuss a hefty man monopolizing the end for Chineks and drift into a mock stock market heading. The heavy tone joke centers on a punning caption about hogs as a humorous twist.
A young ladies dancing set hosted a refined reception at West End pavilion by the lake with electric lights and a Mexican orchestra. About 50 couples attended a delightful evening with chaperones Mr and Mrs EAC Tarrant, Min and Mrs Clayton Scott, and Dr and Mrs Geo H Moody.
Mrs May Creecon hosts guests including Mrs W Taylor and daughter of Fort Gark formerly Adele De Lessie. Mr and Mrs M D Monserrate spend summer at California and plan Yosemite and San Francisco visits. Bre C O Evans and daughter Dorothy stay in Coral Christ. Mrs Lenn M Campbell and her mother Mrs Miller enjoy summer in Avenue. Miss Laur Armstrong of Galveston visits. Mrs E M Wilson at Fort Sam Houston goes to Amarillo to visit relatives. Mrs J O Dewees travels to Eureka Springs then Chicago and East. Mr and Mrs W O Tresby leave for New York to spend rest of summer.
A fragmented column offers dating guidance on age differences in relationships, handling arguments, and self confidence. It includes notes on poise, bathing regimens, manicuring tips, salves, breathing for a better voice, and the value of practiced speech for feminine charm.
A fragment from a San Antonio column recalls a Phoenix Pressing day on Navarro Street. A young Princeton visitor questions why the club is named Prov. dix while claiming the clothes pressed with the hottest irons imply high style and boastful standards.
Permit issued for a dwelling project in Guush at North Fidres Street valued at $700. W Bb Syers listed as owner or applicant. Used damaged OCR language with limited readable details.
Airdome Big Tent audience faced a delay due to the redisposition of a young performer. The box office offers refunds for those who already paid. The show features Miss Griffin to be put to sleep on stage and a finale with the Kennedys in blackface drawing applause alongside parodies by M. Kaughmaty. Moving pictures open and close the program. Sullivan Considine show scheduled for Sunday.
The column lists visitors and locals stopping at the Angelus and Mission hotels including L. W. Pree of the Ruckstand-Frices division, A. Old and family from Midna, W. D. Love of Tvalds, J. Burnett and E. G. Mowers of Valde, C. Storey of San Marcos, Mrs. G. W. Oliver of San Marcos, Joe Kneitz and father-in-law Gna Chaffin, Simon Spianeweber of Cameron, Arthur Stone, Charles Martin of Beaumont, W. Y. Sedum of Rockport, John Wicktind returning from Kereville, Ben Lobmueller of Dallas, and Elks convention attendance. Crops along the route are reported as looking fine.
Girl born July 16 to Mr and Mrs FB Antousion of 190 Mitborryt Avenue El Girl born July 46 to Mr and Mrs Charles Bollinger of 212 North Mesquite Street Boy born July 11 to Mr and Mrs Ve M Harton of 208 Lake View pronus
A collection of kitchen guidance detailing egg mixtures with mayonnaise and seasoning, cheese and olives spreads, sardine and olive dressings, cold chicken sandwiches with tongue, lettuce dipped in tarragon vinegar, strawberry salad with lettuce and sugar, an egg cream cake recipe, beet with bread crumbs through beefsteak preparation, and bake instructions with spices and lemon flavor notes.
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