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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

23

Goodnight Stories By Max Trell Night Giant Killer

Fragmented OCR tale shows Jack and shadow-children entering a magic garden and confronting a giant. The group debates who must be sacrificed to defeat the foe while a perilous plan unfolds with a tall beanstalk and a looming dessert threat. Characters Hamill Flor and Knarl drive the plot in a chaotic, wry fairy tale scene.

Jack Knoef Thib Hue Palace Bos Bimseik Inck Knarl Hanil Kiel Lin Filence Chen Levon Roary

Fashion Fads and Girdle Styles Dominate Costumes

A century fashion note surveys girdles encircling the sartorial sphere. It highlights all costumes including pajama suits and describes red jackets with appliqués, black trousers with red ornamentation, and decorative godets. The piece extols bold millinery such as black Panama hats with lace and pink georgette, plus pink facial edging details.

Rel Grorzette Marne

White King Granulated Soap Promises Pure Vegetable Oil Clean

An advertisement extols White King Granulated Soap as a pure vegetable oil product packaged like sugar. It claims no air or moisture, superior quality for delicate fabrics and heavy blankets, and offers economical use with a spoonful for washing bowls and larger amounts for washing meels. Sold by grocers.

White King

Fay King Points Out Four Roads to Enchantment

Fay King describes reading as a journey into beauty and knowledge. The essay encourages starting with books early, valuing both modern works and the classics. Four broad paths to enchantment are outlined: History, Biography, Travel, and Fiction.

Fay King Jose Jz Hooke Etl Megin Spain

Beauty Brevities From Helen Tollett On Beauty Myths

Column on household beauty tips and dental care, urging sun exposure for children and country living for health. Includes dubious claims about kaolin Fuller’s earth facial powders and old fashioned brushing methods. Suggestions on rouge tone and complexion, warning against atmospheric impurities.

The Big House Continues With Romantic Office Plot

In a continued front page segment, Duncan Morgan wooes Anne Marlowe at a bookshop then shares a coffee in the stockroom. Their flirtation deepens as Morgan contemplates a life at home with Anne, while a past romance and prison question loom over their evolving relationship.

Duncan Morgan John ©. Everett Anne Mertonerad Tite Cass Ruby Barlow Ante Marlowe Batthe Mfr Everett Miss Bartowe Morgan Anne Cheele Thes Anne Mavinne Burredis Tost Anon Esen Eugar Mr. Fverett Etecols

Pointers on Etiquette By Kathryn DePyster

A reader asks about proper use of visiting and personal cards, engagement announcements, and etiquette for accepting presents and invitations. Kathryn DePyster explains correct wording for cards, suggests formal over informal announcements, and cautions against keeping vague company terms or accepting costly gifts before engagement.

Kathryn Depyster Sis de Peyslers Henrl Prince Charming

Advice to the Lovelorn From Beatrice Fairfak

Dear Teddy writes of a six month relationship strained by rumors spread by a friend. Beatrice notes misunderstandings arise when someone is accused, urges caution with partners, and frames the letter as a cautionary tale about treating lovers considerately to avoid similar heartbreak.

Mins de Peysters Mary William Beatrice Fairfak Mits Theo Aloe Wen Tan Tev Christman

The Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland

A compact critique of romance and Prince Charming across eras. It argues women’s fascination with idealized lovers drives social images, theatre, fashion, and memory, urging imagination to shape attraction beyond mere looks.

Helen Rowland Prince Charming Broadway Prince Che Tred Berg

Aristocrat of Sugary Crystal Domino Tablets

Ad copy notes Crystal Domino Tablets described as socially correct for hot tea and coffee. Tablets available individually wrapped.

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