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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
7
A vintage home remedy prescribes shaving Ivory Soap and dissolving it with a small amount of water then heating on a stove. After melting the soap, add lemon juice and beat briefly before moulding to set. Use as a freckle treatment like toilet soap.
Mrs. J. Knetta today marks her birthday at the Mission hotel home amid a broad market listing. The sale features fruits such as watermelons 35c and up, cantaloupes, peaches, and cherries, with vegetables and miscellaneous goods including butter, eggs, and poultry. The catalog notes various prices and bundles, reflecting a bustling local market scene.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gloeckner hosted a 17th wedding anniversary party at 807 Water Street. Guests enjoyed a high five game, ornate greens and floral decor, a pink and green parlor, and a two‑course luncheon. Prizes were awarded to ladies and gentlemen, with punch served during play and a large gift display for the hosts. Attendees included many local families and friends, with entertainment by Hilda Heflig, Lois Thompson, and Prof. Steinfeldt.
Col C Gibbs and Mrs Mirion Gibbs Higgins depart for New Orleans and New York for summer visits while Rev A W Burroughs and wife plan July departure for Connecticut. Numerous social gatherings Tracy, various guests, and a Boston wedding announcement mark a lively Texas social season with travel plans, piano recital brilliance, and coming home parties.
Boston hosts 3500 delegates and many guests for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting. Committees discuss federation duties and relations with national groups while reports are heard. Community events include a Dignowby Hill Circle meeting at Travis Park and a watermelon social by the Luther League at 821 Mason Street.
One third off the price of garments and millinery offered by Mou ter Hogenbloom Co at 225 South Houston Street. Spine suits and splendid styles advertised with easy payments around 31 percent per week.
In the Forty-fifth district court John A Fraser A M L Fraser A B L Spencer and Herbert Spencer pressing against Gears H Craft and David Sander seek to cancel stock valued at 26000 with a 100000 capital and to appoint a receiver during trial Judge Camp issues a temporary injunction delaying 20000 stock sale and sets hearing for 10 11 1908 It also notes several damages suits including Sue Coy Morin against International Great Northern for 25000 and others against San Antonio Traction and rail companies for injuries May relate to cattle shipment and divorce proceedings involving Paul Mortimore and Martha Harper custody awarded to Martha Harper
Delectable dishes include asparagus on toast with large spears boiled 26 minutes served on toasted bread with butter sauce. Tomato macaroni combines boiled pasta with cream butter flour milk and tomato centers baked briefly. A vegetable salad and nougat are also described with simple steps and basic ingredients.
Mandaley of 206 Mis Hetoe avenue urges San Anloulang residents to grow fruit in their yards. He demonstrates a plain home orchard at the Business Mons club exhibition, showcasing figs pears and grapes while arguing soil vitamins influence yields and that every household can raise fruit.
San Francisco July 23 Sir James Elphinstone Erskine head of six British admirals arrived yesterday en route around the world with his wife and family He predicts the Pacific will host a future great naval event but declines to name powers He believes larger battleships will emerge and that dreadnoughts have not yet reached full development The admiral, now 60 years old, plans two years of shore duty before retirement He toured via the Straits of Magellan and will proceed to the Orient via British Columbia Also noted is a consumer testimonial in a local ad for Foley’s Kidney Cure
Raymond Hitchcock appeared in The Merry Go Round at the New Circle theater last night following his trial. An injunction was filed by Herty We Saynze alleging breach of contract to restrain further appearances with the New Cheta production Come to ainy while there's a prematurely Bray het. In San Antonio RBI treatment with mary hottie of haly venturer contains no coloring or harmful substances.
On a scorching Chicago day thousands sweltered with no public drinking fountains available. Streets buzzed with heat as people sought relief in cafes and saloons while stores offered water only reluctantly. pipes in fountains were neglected, leaving many without free water.
An odd collaged passage offers musings on living in the present versus memory, motivation to work, and a dubious beauty routine. It mixes proverbs with quips about opportunity, discontent, and a dubious formula for “emaciation” treatment. The fragment ends noting Ton M. Blanks and wife of Lockhart are on the Angelus.
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