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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
6
Readable price list from a local market showing fruits and vegetables with per unit prices. Items include watermelons cantaloupes apples pears oranges and more priced by piece dozen or pound. Miscellaneous goods such as creamery butter sausage and honey are listed with per unit costs.
A杂pensive 19th century style narrative promotes cosmetic procedures and skin care remedies including electric needle removal of facial hair and moles. It also offers a pricey complexion creme and orange flower skin food, plus guidance on baby care, housing roles, and the satisfaction of domestic life for women.
Society editors report a Wrafay Afternoon Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs Bascom Beil at 117 Oakland Street. Mrs Humter Harris won the guests prize and Miss Daisy Brown took the club prize after a game featuring Miss Genevie Young and others. punch served and refreshments offered.
Realdence 873 Old Phone is noted along with plans to spend the summer in Michigan. Miss Driscoll has returned to Devine after visiting in the city. Grace Griffin visits Mineral Wells and Fort Worth and other North Texas points later. Mrs. Rutledge of Port Worth visits Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge with Norma. Mrs. L Goodman and Beatrice Goodman host an at home Sunday 4 to 7 for Mrs. Phil Myer of Palestine.
Miss Lorothy Dibrell hosted a midday lawn party at Mrs. F. L. Hilyer’s home with games and guests. Mrs. McCarty and child visit from Tabler Lake. Ballons and Wienifred Ballons wedding planned at German Friedens Evangelical church with reception at Mrs. Schaller’s home. Families plan extended travels to the west northwest and Rockport.
Special to The Light Seguin Tex July 13 Otto Simon an 11 year old drowned last night while swimming with other boys on Pred Matthews farm along the Guadalupe river about 14 miles south of Seguin The boy was carried away in water over his depth and could not be reached He was buried today local authorities reported the accident occurred between 6 and 7 o'clock PM
The article notes British and American post office chiefs shaping a joint move. From October, United States to England postage drops from two and a half pence to one penny per ounce, potentially boosting trade. Buxton, Meyer, and other officials are credited. Meyer's career spans Boston politics, Harvard, and ambassador roles.
A damaged OCR fragment shows partial names and a signature reference, lacking clear actions, dates, locations, or entities. The readable bits indicate a personal or business signature line and scattered letters, but no coherent event or notice detail emerges.
Dallas organizer W Fred Hassell says the Order of Owls remains united after a Knoxville convention split attempt. Rumors of a new American Order of Gwle were denied as exaggerated and unlikely, with loyal members reaffirming the home nest and leadership.
Mrs Adalph Toepperwein rounds a day of trap shooting aiming for a world mark. She plans 1900 shots despite harsh conditions and heat.
Weather bulletin predicts cooler air and showers with tonight’s low in the western half. Fort Worth and San Antonio report warming trends yesterday while Rio Grande Valley towns remain hottest. Amid travel notes, Sage Jose Garner and son reach Uvalde as plans unfold for Laveda and impending resignations involving Obed Jarl and family.
Persistent rain drenched the venue at Kouton on July 18 delaying events at the Olympic games. Finals completed include the 3800 meter steeplechase won by Russell of the United Kingdom in 1 47 4 5, the 240 meter breaststroke final won by Holman of the United Kingdom in 3 09 1 5, and the 500 meter cycling final won by Jones of the United Kingdom in 8 16 1 5.
Dr PL Boyer from York and H Marshall of Olney attend the Elite convention in Dallas and stay at the Alamo hotel as guests. Others listed include J L Wall and John Petty at the Alamo and Bexar hotels, M Sheldon at Rockport, N Donn from Alive, T P Moris from Stockdale, XB Brown from Washington, SN Camphen from Temple, B Baile from Hanston, Charles Spaulding from Austin, and Charles Deal at the New Maverick or Menger hotels. An examiner from Southern Pacific travels to Texas cities and a conductor Chapman seeks vacation relief from the York Lavaca division.
Frank Cisne resigns as justice of the peace at Einendorf parish following a brief commission court meeting. The resignation was accepted by the commission, effective immediately.
A dress constructed entirely from trimming and rich embroideries features a baby princess model with a narrow belt. Panels incorporate embroidered filet motifs and coin-sized details, alternating with embroidered filet appliqué. The ensemble includes a decorative hat and four dainty embroidery parasols to complete the look.
A recipe feature describes Royal Pudding with whipped cream custard and gelatine layers, plus a Swed ish roulpe style dish and Breaded Pork Chops with a fruit dressing. It lists ingredients, steps, and serving notes, including optional rum or vanilla in the pudding and a mustard coated pork preparation.
Market notes show darker price trends and mix in commodity calls with wheat and cash grain figures from Omaha and Ranses City. Prices drift with open high low close data for October and December contracts, including No. 2 hard and No. 2 red wheat, plus white and gray grain listings.
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