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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
17
John Ardvorlis and Marcia face strain from financial pressure and social expectations. Marcia seeks status and independence while John fears quarrel and feels the strain of covering debts. Their conversation reveals tensions over gambling, money, and duty, with Marcia craving gifts and status while John guards his limits and their future together.
A detailed survey of matching frock and jacket ensembles for women, including one piece sports dresses, sheer fabrics, and light colors. Describes skirt lengths, coat and jacket variations, belted jacket with pocket, tuxedo collars, and long gowns, plus fabrics like velvet imitating fur and real fur trim.
Article summarizes food guidance from UE School of Home Economics at New York State College of Agriculture. Emphasizes milk consumption for children, suggesting at least 1 pint 6 ounces daily, with recipes and methods for custards and milk based desserts. Mentions Cornell and practical kitchen tips, reflecting era tone and health-focused domestic instruction.
A dense critique of receptiveness to external influence. It argues vigilance against overreceptiveness, urging readers to distinguish between suggestions and judgment. The piece cites propaganda, political agitation, and mass persuasion as hazards to reason and morality.
A fragmentary children's tale follows Marty Kitten and young explorers in a Big Marsh. Bundy strides home with Water the Dog guiding a lit lamp near a cabin doorway while cousins Tommy Pebley and Sandy are mentioned. Note ends abruptly with a tiny colt named Note.
In a sunny porch scene Mrs Blake shares thrift tips and sewing ideas to aid neighbors. They repurpose old sheets and blankets into mattress protectors, fomentation covers, hot water bottle wraps, and emergency supplies. The group discuss oiled silk, flannel pads, and manful mending for home care and comfort.
A fox threads the brush as a rabbit slips along to safety. Louie and Tomm y watch from cover while a second fox circles the hillock. The bun ny darts toward Marty s cabin and the pursuers fail to close in before night fall.
Fragmentary excerpt reflects on pride in long settled roots and emigrant kin from distant lands. It questions whether staying in one place for generations is virtue or restraint while noting attitudes toward mobility, lineage, and progress. The piece hints at displaced families and social judgments across backgrounds.
A garbled prose fragment discusses virtue and temptation, praising temper and courtesy while lamenting dishonesty and intolerance. It mentions Mayflower, federal matters, and forefathers in a distorted, archaic voice with unclear context and targets.
Robert Lee Texas June 30 The city development board named officers for the next year Paul J Brown provident Mea WSL Cumsbie vice president MreW B Hamilton secretary treasurer A committee was appointed to run a membership drive Il Lobb Mra J D Davis and W B Hamilton The aim is to fund a community meeting house Three votes have been donated for the building
A shabby, fragmentary account from San Antonio hints at a quirky tax debate over engagement rings and luxury items. Citizens weigh whether such ornaments should be taxed, while merchants and locals discuss pricing, duties, and how to handle future sales.
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