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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
17
The piece mocks summer indolence and portrays interruptions by neighbors and family urging activity. It contrasts wistful picnics with calls to knit, can, canteen for the Red Cross, and sock knitting for soldiers, highlighting social pressure during the season.
Mrs Maydelle Campbell of Palestine, daughter of former Governor Thomas Campbell, becomes Mrs Roderick Allen after a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston with Lt Allen. Zulime Pettus has returned from New York where she studied artistic dancing. Bertha Downs of Houston visits Gladys Robbins. Women at a hotel staff meeting urged waiters and chefs to sign Hoover pledges and support food conservation.
Summers on Long Island show Red Cross efforts in canning and knitting following travelers to coastal spots. A visitor at Cold Spring Harbour reports Long Island Railroad canning specials visiting small towns, with women hosting knitting parties and fundraisers. Gamma Sigmas plan a Friday swimming party at the Travis Club to close their season, while the Alamo Chapter DAR hosts a benefit card party.
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