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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1931
Page
16
A fractured fairy tale narrated by a tin soldier about a breathless creature living near a mountain. The beast loses its breath, struggles to breathe again, and the tale ends with the creature forever unable to breathe normally, revealing themes of loss and resilience through surreal imagery.
Fay King recalls the night a beauty parlor known as Ritzicat burned, drawing fire engines and crowds as ash and cinders filled the air. She notes the irony of beauty aids lost and plans for the next day’s appointments dashed, with townsfolk laughing at the sudden makeover.
New York May 4 fashion page highlights brimmed hats as the season’s smart trend. It notes profile emphasis, various crown shapes, and trims from bows to flowers, with milo or baku straw bodies and white crocheted crowns in navy and black. Sailor hats soften this year, with drooping brims and creased crowns, including skyward hints of Telecane and novelty trims.
A fragmented verse piece titled The Rhyming Optimist reflects on debt, imprisonment, and shattered life. It contrasts debts owed with emotional resilience, mentioning roses and courage while questioning repayment and the weight of obligations.
In a continued narrative Alma Rubens and her companion Charlotte endure a brutal drift from addiction. They walk riverfronts seeking sleep while resisting a feared slave driver, fight to end dope use, and cope with strain, despair, and the urge to reclaim dignity and freedom through separation from their abusive partner.
Frumpy women are urged to discard outdated ideas of dress and adopt modern colors and lines. The article links ill fitting shoes and high heels to health woes and offers home remedies and routines for facial and skin care while warning against heavy fashion trends.
An advertisement touts New Strength as a blood purifier and vitality booster. It claims richer blood improves health, rest, and resistance to disease, with a 200 ounce bottle marketed as a price saver. Also promotes a laxative product and a booklet offer from Atlanta sellers.
A fragmented grocery-style feature outlines tuna based meals and salads for warm weather. It lists Tuna with Rice and Eggs, Tomato Surprise, Molena Salad, and a chocolate dessert mold, with steps and ingredients though many words are garbled. The tone mimics a home cookery column offering practical, economical dishes for hot days and casual meals.
A reminiscence recalls San Antonio ice cream not the ice cream lightened by change. Mentions Blork Candy Store east of Buckhorn Saloon and later at Ralteyer Drug site. Recollects Mexican pecan candy made from Mexican sugar. References to a Mexican restaurant and old coffee cups with altered cream years ago.
A letter asks whether two women should attend a male companion at a theater and how to wear rings correctly. The adviser endorses the girls choice to observe social judgment and confirms the wedding ring is worn first, with the engagement ring placed on the other finger.
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