Prices and items in local markets from a 19th century page
A scrambled OCR lists fruits vegetables and other goods with prices such as oranges 20 to a dozen, apples 40 and 4c per dozen, bananas 2 for 12c, and vegetables like asparagus 10c a bunch, beets 3 for 1c, cucumbers 25c a dozen, butter 20c a pound, sausage 6c a pound, and poultry prices for fryers and broilers. It also notes Miss Jonnie L Speed returning home from Mudoon after a Measmat Fit and references A B Kerr on San Pedro Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamh
Jonnie L. Speed
Mudoon
A.B. Kerr
San Pedro
Confederate Reception Celebrates Mrs Jefferson Davis Birthday
The local Daughters of the Confederacy hosted an elaborate reception at Mrs J D Guinns home for honorary members and guests celebrating Mrs Jefferson Davis birthday. Decorations featured Confederate red and white bunting and flowers with souvenirs of Confederate post cards and badges. A program included original poems, drills by Alamo defenders, music recitals, and a state recession contest won by Mrs E O Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. D. Guian
Vvcation
A. W. Houston
Edward Goldstein
Ada Weller
W. St Stillman
O. ©. Pryor
Rowley
Hongraes
Davie
BE. O. Spencer
Matone Duggan
Alamo
Crockett Snider
A. Gray
William Maurer
Gussle Rowley
W. W. Sloan
E. O. Spencer
Hadwin Munson
G. Mt. Fairfield
Fort Sam Houston social season notes and parties
A roundup of society events recounts musicales at Laurel Heights and Newell Place, garden parties, a charity tea for the Protestant home for the aged, and a Mothers Club Beacon Hill garden fete. Guests include Mrs. H Dempmann, Miss Eda Kampmann, Miss Elisabeth Harris, Col. Lotus Niles, Miss Harris, and numerous Fort Sam Houston residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Tu. Naylor
Laurel Hegihts
Bal
Sen
Ethel, Keilnm
Ella Spinks
Fort Smith, Ark
Mansfield McLauri
San Pedro Avenu
Lotus Niles
Elisabeth Harris
Miss Harris
Miss Dennison
Hertha Rowall
Mellon Globe
Yorkowsky
C. L. Haack
Dore Livingston
Margret Braswell
Mayantta Riedel
Uly Federation Meeting Noted Among Local Clubs
An important Uly Federation session is set for tomorrow at 3 30 p m in the Woman's club rooms the last meeting of the ghib year with delegates urged to attend. The History club convenes this afternoon and features readings on Addison and Marl borough while Phoenix club entertainment included an installation of officers and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uly Federation
Woman's Club
Ghib
History Club
L. By Clegg
Addison
McWaddin
Phoenix Club
Pauline Dittrich
Self Culture Club
Richmond
Government Hill
Mivaniaga
Ed O'Brien
Hugh B. Rice
Gus Mauchimann
Jas. D. Seamands
Thos E. Ramsey
Martha Fuller
Katie Bell
W. W. Sloan
J. D. Seamands
John P. Campbell
Thor
Er. Romney
Shakespeare
Church
Sheridan
Mark Twain
Din Boyle O'Reilly
Robert Louisa Stavenson
Dalklng
Indy Eingers
J. BD. Alamande
TD. Belt
Social news and gossip crowd notes week
Misa Mattey Terry hosted a Friday bridge gathering with local social circle. Sadie Foater, visiting Mr and Mrs Tobn at their ranch, departed for New York after a lengthy stay. Mrs Edward Goldstein hosted a card party for Miss Jeanette Appleby of Houston, described as a practical event of the week. Miss Nellie Pas chal earned a win in a neighborly contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas
Sadie Foater
John Tobn
Nellie Paschal
New York
Edward Goldstein
Jeanette Appleby
Houston
Nello Paechel
The Woman Beautiful Apers And Beauty Advice Column
A compact advice column blends fashion thoughts and health tips. It discusses confidence, loneliness, and the importance of a healthy mind, then pivots to skincare and beauty regimes with a dated recipe style for a cleansing rinse and face treatment.
Delectable Dishes PUDDING SAUGE and Apple Compote
A collage of kitchen tips and recipes including pudding sauce made with corn starch butter brown sugar and hot water served with apple compote spiced with nuts orange flavoring. Also mentions beef and spathetti dishes plus unrelated ad-like lines for ice cream and legal notices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Niture Manufacturing
United
Haysellair Health
Philo Fur Hyer, Co
Newaek
N. Ty T
Bexar Drug CO
Edwards
Hertzberg Jewelry CO
West Commerce St
Mme. Chambers
Conroy
Pxsits Plata
Frieda Engelhardt Ladins
Warant Wipa
Errall
Ave
Francois
Mies Leonie Lassner
H. Dempmann
Eda Kampmann
Boston
Bessie McLaurin
Ketlim
Spinks
Julia Loeffler
Antoinette Loeffler
Galveston
Eclay Tives
Newell
Stuth Newell
Newell Place
Fort Sam Houston
W. E. Ayer
Jacred
Hunter Harris
Elizabeth Harris
Liew
Eaturn
Atlanta
Bertha Towalle
Willie Burbank
Misa Edith Burbank
Elga Budd
Miss Berry
Perry
Mira Dennison
Martha Woodward
Misa Loutey Gerard
Mothers’ Club
Beacon Hill
Mousset
Kingston
Watters
W. W. Wharton
Duke
Wright
G. B. Mason
McIntosh
D. J. Woodward
Demons
Missionfield
Hiawatha
Mise Pa | Woodward
Milareg
Margrret Chanthers
Ruth Burleson
Young Paapie
Marie Schaffer
Turner Hall
Winchester Kelly
T. WW. McCampbel
Bialee
Alkemeyers
Alkemeyer
Cor
Iabas
West
Teimme
AST
Alkemevers
the Bond Hardware Co
Cut Price Plore
Normede Cy Bal
Hardwara
Que
Commerce St
Misa Matté Terry
D'Anjou
Aper
Falr
Mme. D'Anjou
the Light
San Antonio
Tony
M. Meruceau
Wh. L. Schlesinger
Lay
Alamo Bank Building
Claude V, Bukuoud
Frank J. Booth
Alamo Bank
H. Williams
East Commerce Street
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