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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
8
A fragmented column ridicules sentimental reversals in American life, recalling family mischief and past alcohol norms with garbled, humorous anecdotes. It includes a society note about Geiser Foamingstein hosting guests and a carnival tale of a $1,000,000 drink paid by Tom Mix, ending with a teaser about a bald joke.
Obscure obits agg recounts a chaotic flood event where streets flooded and subs were scarce, leaving thousands fleeing the city. A dramatic scene features Mollie Gross grove tears and a chandelier perch as a short circuit triggers an electric accident. The piece notes a terrifying flood era with brine used by ice cream makers in gutters.
An odd fragmented passage describes plans to enjoy an oak shaded courtyard with birches, dandelions, and dandelion wine. It mentions skipping shoes, listening to edits, and sleeping beneath an oak while a famous line about a mother in a rumble seat appears as a misquoted memory.
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