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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
15
A fielding of half wives and half husbands sketches modern marriage roles with wit. The piece notes working wives with husbands in the wings and half spouses who attend events yet avoid responsibility, portraying a romantic yet unsettled dynamic. It questions where these arrangements lead and stresses purpose beyond mere work and play.
A whimsical tale describes hippo potamus birds and shadow travelers entering a Natural History book. The little explorers tamely meet a hidden hippos in an African scene, while the birds warn of approaching danger and promise mutual aid with the quirky, talking shadows.
A fashion column notes fringe fringe trimmed frocks seen at winter resorts will be common this summer. Green crepe dresses with horizontal fringe accents, belt styles and velvet buckles appear, with black crepe outfits and pink trimmed designs also described. Fur styles, shaved lamb borders, and chemise ensembles with detachable petticoats are highlighted as new detailing developments.
Readers seek guidance on dating across ages and relationships. A 45 year old questions courting a younger woman and parental fears, while another asks if a 20 year old should pursue a sister’s friend attracting him. Fairfax counsels courage, clear intentions, and balancing romance with real life duties and social expectations.
Ardeth wrestles with unrequited affection as Ken Gleason flirts with Jennie in a shop window scene. Ardeth, watching from the mirror, imagines a future with Ken while Neil, a steady suitor, woos her elsewhere. The piece ends with Ardeth leaving work and attending a movie, where a kiss with Neil leaves her passive.
A reader seeks guidance on lending cosmetics, especially powder, and avoiding hurt feelings. The advice urges a clear stance, offering steps to handle borrowings politely, such as returning the puff afterward or offering to apply powder with a handkerchief, and suggests keeping personal items in a private place to prevent cross-use.
By Fay King a well to do Tenn city man dropped dead leaving two wives and two families who came to claim his body. The piece notes his plea that he was a good husband and father while reflecting on the abuse faced by many women in similar situations.
Do You Know That explains how embossed writing for the blind, Braille, is applied to wheels and other items. It notes exports from Bogland exceeding 310,000 and mentions aging bridges in Fingland. It also warns about improper storage leading to fermentation.
An evocative verse fragment explores drift and escape amid tropical imagery with lines about green fields, warm winds, and a longing for bliss. The text blends surreal phrasing with recurring musical rhythm and dreamlike landscapes.
Beauty advice on seasonal hair care and scalp health. Guidance favors brushing, scalp massage, cold showers, and careful handling during shedding periods. It suggests avoiding heavy cream, using gentle massage, and removing cream with a cleanser while applying ice to stimulate circulation.
An advertisement promotes Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo as a fast home beauty solution. It claims thorough cleansing removes dull film from hair, avoids the drying effects of ordinary soaps, and delivers soft, silky, glossy results with repeated use. Available at stores and amenities nationwide.
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