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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
3
Dorothea imagines future with Lowell as Evelyn reads a hopeful letter from Jan. A San Francisco park stroll contrasts with family shock as a man’s secret and a dancer’s tragedy unfold, then a festive Christmas dinner veers through memories and unspoken tensions.
Simple quilt pattern 1249 offers clear instructions for cutting sewing and finishing with a yardage chart and diagrams to arrange blocks for angle and double bed size. Includes a block placement aid and contrast tips. Send 10 cents or stamps to The San Antonio Light Needlecrafte Dept. for pattern number and your details.
A fragment from 1938 humor notes on marriage and divorce trends. Evelyn, Dorothea, and Peter navigate romantic plans and family expectations while Dorothea announces a Reno wedding. The piece blends social satire with nostalgic holiday memories and quips about relationships and money.
A quarrel over romance and social pressure tests a young woman who spurns a popular suitor yet ends up in marriages that fail to make friends happy. The piece warns against marrying to please others or to reform a partner.
Dear Miles Fairfax advises a man broken by his girlfriend leaving him after four months of unemployment. She pursues social outings while he is out of work, and Fairfax suggests waiting only if the relationship still brings some happiness. otherwise consider moving on.
An ad for Pattern 9904 by Marian Martin showcases a capelet frock with ruffles and patch pockets, matching the Sew Chart guidance. It promotes fabrics, optional ruffles, and a 3 12 yard fabric requirement for size 16, with ordering details and prices, urging readers to request the associated book.
A vintage style guide describes iced coffee methods with frozen coffee cubes to avoid dilution plus Swiss coffee variations. It lists almond flavoring, cream, whipped cream, and ginger ale toppings, plus coffee desserts like coffee parfait and coffee fluff.
A nostalgic guide to proper resignation letters and etiquette for a women's club member who is moving away. Includes sample resignation wording to Miss Grace Allen of the Friendly Club and advice on appropriate attire for a dinner dance, with suggested outfits for both women and men.
The piece urges sun exposure and fresh air as rejuvenators for the face and hair, arguing against monotony and despair. It promotes scalp brushing, gentle massage, oiling at night, and avoiding harsh treatments while recommending regular stimulation to improve blood flow to hair follicles.
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