This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1927
Page
8
Miscellaneous group reports a collision between a motor vehicle and a bicycle injuring 20 year old Sem Shnonon of 448 Cottonwood Street. The incident occurred near Millhill and Proband streets as bystanders describe. The Green’s hostel broker is noted in the record.
A vintage ad extols Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening hair at home. It claims easy use with a comb or brush and suggests cost efficiency compared with salon preparation. It emphasizes natural color, fullness, and a soft, abundant look from regular application.
Mr. and Mrs. Guenther hosted a tea at their East Renthte home, greeted by a large guest list including Brewer, Arpa, Wasner, Kelso, Coit, and Steves. The drawing room featured Dresden table settings, roses, jonquils, and ferns. The library held Ferns and dolls, while the roof garden displayed Brewer and Brower portraits amid ferns and exotic flowers.
A historic ad-like missive urges relief from catarrh with a salve called Big's Cream Balm. It promises instant relief by clearing clogged nostrils and easing head pressure, claiming rapid drying of mucus and easier breathing. The ad touts the product as superior to heat colds.
Visiting matron Mrs Vernon McCaffery of Louisville Kentucky is the house guest of Mr and Mrs H B Moore. A recent bride she has been the focus of many informal parties held in her honor.
A long list of attendees gathers for various events in Seguin and San Antonio areas. Notable names include Mrs. J. G. Guenther, Mrs. William Church, Mrs. Eliza Geoos, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hearne, and many others. The social calendar features bridge teas, party gatherings, and a Beethoven centenary celebration with music ensembles and special guests. Events span from El Paso to Dallas with plans for visits to the Philippines and California.
At the State Federation of Music convention in Houston two San Antonio students won scholarships. Alisa Reich captured the Chicago Music School scholarship. Misa Jonica Beorn won the autumn scholarship at the New York School of Music and Art.
The article lists a series of public events in San Antonio including a Mittwoch performance by Miccha Leviteki at the municipal auditorium and a Texas History association vetting at a hotel. It notes a home cooked supper at Prospect Fill Baptist church from 6 to 8 and a gala at Wolff and Marz company in the morning with multiple club meetings including Shakespeare lab and Sisterhood at various addresses.
A PTA hosted event honors the San Antonio school board and school faculty. Pastor Darby will deliver the invocation at the Mark Thrain cafeteria. The program features music by Blevins Cavell and the Mark spin orchestra, with Mrs. David Sebefu presiding and Harry Lehr predicting a large turnout.
Advertisement claims a two ounce Calouste powder treatment can remove blackheads. Sprinkle on a wet cloth, rub over the face for a few minutes, and dissolve all blackheads, large or small, according to the ad.
A vintage ad-like piece touts a reusable sanitary pad called KROTES as a modern alternative to cotton pads. It claims superior absorbency, deodorization, and no laundry or embarrassment, urging women to ask for it at drug or department stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.