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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
7
In old days Grandmother fretted over sunburned cheeks and pale delicate skin, while today girls seek tan health from tennis, swimming, hiking, and fishing. The shift is blamed on fashion and Cupid, with sunshiny allure replacing dainty pink beauty.
Folly and Bonnie plot a lavish but fragile country retreat for guests. A whispered late night plan unravels as Folly overhears Bonnie and a young man discussing schemes and a last chance to secure a win. The scene shifts to the musty, damp room as someone plans a final night before departure. The tale promises more to come.
Reader recounts a yearlong tatter on hands causing itching cracking and pain. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for several weeks the skin healed. the writer recommends continuing use to maintain clear skin.
A fragmented OCR snippet presents a children rhyme style puzzle listing numbers and phrases such as ONE through TWELVE with scattered words. The readable portions resemble a game or puzzle card caption rather than a full article.
A witty reflection on marriage compares a man’s two loves to two women who guide and inspire him through life. It argues a balance of companionship and affection, noting that a man’s heart seeks both steady comfort and lively diversion across a long partnership.
A fragmentary guide on etiquette for engagement announcements and social obligations. The piece discusses who should be invited to an engagement supper, who pays, and the etiquette of sending formal announcements versus private notices. It reflects period concerns with propriety and family roles in wedding-related events.
A reflective piece arguing that happiness comes from steadfast righteousness, courage, and humility. It contrasts modern life with early Christian ideals, insisting true contentment is found in virtue and self denial rather than material rewards. It warns against easy, worldly gains and urges parents to teach children ethical living.
A young girl Doris toils for a pot of gold at the rainbow’s end as an elf woman asks for help with a basket. Doris helps the old tale ends with sharing butter and a new friendship, a simple moral about kindness and community.
Fashion notes highlight the return of feminine headwear with bonnet-like hats by Parisian milliners. Straw, satin, lace or felt options feature nun bows under the chin and light trims, offering flattering silhouettes.
A discussion on the need for expenditure on clothing and personal appearance. It covers guiding daughters in wardrobe planning, buying fundamentals, and the impact of grooming on a woman’s appearance. Emphasizes prioritizing quality, coordinated wardrobes, and prudent budgeting across family clothing needs.
Evansville Indiana note from Viemon Soucevales 41 Hazel Avenue thanks Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for aiding a run-down state. She reports taking twelve bottles and improving appearance and strength, citing husband’s approval and intent to continue.
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