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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1904
Page
7
An odd fragmented clipping shows references to patterns, designs, and patrons like Rev James Allison Warnes and B. Hest with mentions of Perfection Ren Ter packs and Heinhard & Co. The text names various patterns and patterns sellers, weaving together an advertisement-like collage with scant readable context.
A crowd watches 107 shop girls race from the Boulevards near the Opera, running barefoot in wind and sun. Contestants, led by Jaanna Cheminel and Mila Chaminel, race along the city’s arteries toward Nanterre with cheers and festive measures, prizes totaling sixty dollars.
A dubious 19th century remedy advertisement touts Denic Blood Balm and related products as cures for anaemia skin troubles boils pimples and other ailments. It promises rapid results and encourages readers to write for free advice while listing sellers in Georgia and nearby towns.
Local ad promotes doors from 4 to 6 cents and windows from 0 with strong emphasis on bargains. The notice names a hardware store at Navarra Street and Commerce direct, Houston. Strong emphasis on warranty and discounts draws shoppers to the shop for "BARGAINS" and "THOS" branding.
Special to The Light reports Paris signals expanding skirt volume, rising from hip to waist and beyond. The piece notes stout women face harder styling choices, while slender figures gain graceful lines, with higher costs from elaborate trims and fabrics like velvet, lace, and chiffon. It mentions wedding dress materials, colors, and the growing popularity of kimonos alongside Western gowns.
A distorted speech and chaotic clipping warn of violent crime and moral panic. The Devine News condemns dangerous characters while The Del Rio Record-News promotes a paper box business and public safety warnings. Community figures and organizations like Salvation Army and Woman's Christian Temperance Union are cited as investigating alleged temptations.
The notice describes winter caused sluggish digestion and low appetite and promotes Harbine as a remedy to clear waste matter and restore strength. It claims Harbine will remove waste matter and rejuvenate the weakened system by using the product at Messer & Springall and Rexysr Drug Co.
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