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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

5

Cairo Garter Murders unfold aboard Fort Lucknow

Maj Brice Kilgour of British Intelligence teams with Capt Much North of U S Army Intelligence to probe a string of killings in Cairo. Each victim bears a woman's red garter as a clue and suspects include Krona or the disguised “Ate Armstrong,” while shipboard tensions escalate among a cast of officers and alluring passengers.

Brice Kilgour Wolff Thichty Ratin Nozih North Kilgour Chad Meineman Iides Sia Metlorar Malluashee Sing Kilguay

Good Manners Advice by Mrs Cornelius Beeckman

A dated etiquette piece offers social guidance for young women, urging graceful behavior and keen self presentation. It features two satirical tips on manners and social navigation including courteous conversation, steady emphasis on charm, and avoiding rude habits.

Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

Dear Mies Fairfax Advice on Lovelorn Courtship and Divorce

Reader seeks guidance about a four year affair with a married woman who refuses divorce. He is 27, has seven children, and faces financial strain. The advisor urges caution, suggests proposing separation and avoiding entanglements with older women, and warns against pursuing reckless schemes or pressuring the partner.

Mies Fairfax Wonan Perkan

Mrs Archer Hosts Tea in Honor of Her Sister

Mrs Archer entertains at a home on Gillespie Street in a formal tea for her sister named May Atchier Henry of New York. Guests mingle with men and women, with plans noted for future gatherings and community help beyond the event.

Mrs. Archer Ohecola Archer Gillespie Atreet Inna Atchier Henry New York Houston

Anjou Pear Prized In Culinary Uses And Salads

Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen highlights that fresh Anjou pears are versatile and widely available through mid April or early May. It offers salad ideas including crabmeat, shrimp, tuna, currant jelly, cream cheese, and pineapple toppings, plus colorfully dressed pear platters to prevent browning.

Mildred Kitchen Mieezad Anjou

Beauty hints for career girls health and appearance guide

A dated editorial offers health and beauty tips for working women. It stresses regular meals, proper dental care, grooming, and posture. It warns that overwork and skipping meals harm health and appearance, recommending balanced routines, baths, and modest makeup.

William Thomas Ranch Party With Vern Peagnes Seng Honors

William Thomas hosts a Sunday April 2 gathering at Huevos Rancheros on the Binders ranch to honor Miss Vern Peagnes Seng and her fiancé. Charles Fugone Lassenster attends Mr Thomas 49 none of the attendees in the Lancaster Song wedding.

William Thomas William Johns Huevos Rancheros Binders Ranch Vern Peagnes Seng Hier Mauce Charles Fugone Lassenster Mr. Thoms Thio Waele

Miss Patton to Be Luncheon Hostess at UT Event

Misses Patton will host a luncheon honoring Miss Margaret for a UT gathering in San Antonio. The event, linked to the university club, features Mr. Galiders, former Tilt Cuflons, as a participant, with details announced for Monday.

Patton Mises Melon Jean Patton University of Texas Ptt Honor of Mist Margaret Mr. Galiders Sion Antonio Cotin

American legends fascinate with unwritten tales

Reading about distant legends, the narrator recalls a gruesome Guadaloupe river tale told by a woman aboard a beachside journey. The tale mixes horror and humor as a child is born with a robed head injury, prompting medical arrangements and a trip to Austin for care.

Martha S Calnoun Nave & Wainprong Alexander Woalieall Guadalupe River Alory Noel Iis Tady Cowntry

Capt Kessinger To Live At Fort Joys Maryland

Capt Kessinger and family prepare to reside at Fort Joys in Maryland while he reports for duty. The notice lists family members and mentions Gen James B. Cullis and other named individuals. Descriptions appear jumbled but identify military residence arrangements and associated persons.

Kessinger Fort

Garduamin Hairy mystery? Mothers and Daughters in Texas

A garbled 1900s style advertisement cites a 2011 survey of Texas mothers and 15 states claiming benefits of Garduamin for female health issues. It touts relief from cramps, tension, nerves, and general vitality with a testimonial tone.

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