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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1929
Page
23
A 19th century style wedding notice advises elaborate manners for a formal ceremony. It discusses suitable attire for a bride and guests, including white gloves and a diamond ring, and outlines the proper etiquette for dress and gloves to honor the 4 o clock wedding.
A dubious ad promises dramatic skin whitening with Golden Peacock Bleach Creme claiming rapid transformation from dark to white and soft skin. It urges readers to buy from a drug department and apply daily with enticing testimonials.
Fay King notes the city waking with shops opening early and clerks bustling at Miv Murphy’s while owner Mrs Murphy oversees the counter. Morning activity shows workers seeking jobs, clerks arranging wares, and a cheerful, bustling scene across the busy store front.
Dear Miles Vatefat, a young wife asks how to persuade her husband, 26, who dislikes dances, to share their life more equally. The columnist advises that private dances at public halls may be unsuitable, suggests church or YMHA/YWCA events, and proposes compromise through club dances or alternate recreation while respecting marital harmony and mutual support.
In a dim theater, Chatin and Miri clash with Ross and Kusterly amid a tense rehearsal. Dressed in black satin, Miri commands the stage as tension among actors and directors erupts, while Chatin senses a dangerous aura from the enigmatic Ross and the unsettling production shadows.
A quirky description highlights tucks as a spring fashion feature. The piece notes wave blue crepe coats with extensive horizontal and vertical tucks, long collar detailing, and matching accessories. It describes how the ensemble centers on tucked lines and the co ordinated hat and handbag, signaling a chic dressy look for top coats and silk gowns.
The article notes current fashion trends with a focus on new evening gowns. It mentions a pale green chiffon frock with a cerise print and a contrasting trained silhouette, reflecting evolving tastes and fabrics in stylish attire.
Healthful vegetables such as cabbage cauliflower broccoli kale and Brussels sprouts are highlighted for their vitamins and diet value. Recipes include broccoli au gratin and surprise meat balls with buttered centers and cheese topping, plus a caramel pudding and Norwegian satire with horseradish and whipped cream.
In a tense scene the shadow children mock Knarf and challenge his value as they threaten punishment. Knarf, small and unsure, resists, but the group corners him at his bed and forces a harsh march toward the work basket, seeking to enforce their power.
Mrs W Hoffman of Chicago promotes the O Cedar Mop line claiming it cleans and polishes efficiently. The ad highlights removable pads for easy washing and renewal with O Cedar Polish. Prices listed include mop at 76c to 1.50 and various polishes and bottles. Available at hardware and department stores nationwide.
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