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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement extols Ivory Soap 95 and proclaims it superior to imitation Castile soap sold in drug stores. It emphasizes Ivory Soap as genuine Castile quality and condemns cheaper imitations as inferior.
An old price list for vegetables and fruits listing items such as green corn 25¢ a doksa, green peas 40¢ a dozen, tomatoes 30¢ per eight, cucumbers 15¢ each, cranberries 13¢ a muarh, and assorted fruits and Miscellaneous goods. Also includes butter, eggs, honey, and fish prices with various unit measurements and inconsistent spellings.
The Onion campaign faces attacks stripping away at rival Sho and At the center, Onion My Oni lobs accusations about domestic ties and character as part of a broader fight for Decency in Politics. Real, described as a conservative supporter, counters with a call for integrity while asserting that foes aim to destroy those who stand against them.
Miss Tanleekenroth celebrated her thirteenth birthday at her Rome home 12 South Canter Street yesterday. A large party of friends attended with many gifts and games. A feast of fruit, cake, and refreshments was served before evening dancing and singing concluded the festivities.
Local obituary note lists J. T. Burnett and Company as undertakers for Theo Artatas with brief details of services and date. No further context or wider events provided.
Complimentary to Miss Vida Vick and tier gue Evelyn Druel of New Orleans, Mrs Willis Ketter entertains a Hal loween party with a long list of guests. Several ladies, Misses Vick, Druel, Lowe, Wilkinson, Kelso, and Mateer family members, are mentioned with connections to Hutchins and San Antonio society forthcoming presentations. Recurring social rounds include Henry Limberger hosting Swagilke Card lab members, visits from Mrs Shelby of Laredo, Miss Daisy Davies from Atlanta, Miss Mabel Head from Nashville, and upcoming Christian board mission auxiliary activities. The piece references Confederate Daughters chapter meetings, Mrs Guinn hosting, and notes on the Sordin’s Supremacy in the Presbyterian context.
Social news notes guests visiting from Waco West Virginia and North cities. Miss Hallie Moore joins Anna Jonge in hosting visitors while surprises from Chicago New York and Dallas appear at clubs and events. A fall party at the club house features guests and attendants including Mrs J Romieholt Collins and Miss Thy Poyur.
An advertisement targets seniors cautioning against harsh medicines and touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe and effective bowel regulator. It claims soothing, tonic, and regulative effects, promising natural contraction and relaxation of bowel muscles. The copy asserts a personal guarantee and offers 86 and 12 tablet options from the Rexall Drug Co. in San Antonio Texas.
A fragmented era advertisement and columns discuss skin care and cosmetics. It covers a facial regimen with whiteners, rinses, and a strange wood stick, plus a dubious health claim about creme Anjou. It also features casual social notes and stray references to advice from Marcia and Mrs. Jack Read.
Misses Buanene Toyer Annie Walton Arrie Neal Irena Brown Adin Miller Emily Chanthan Starren Smith Celeste Bish Heten Walton Julian Hadet Ab Van Badeky Fern Wueste Nellie Moore Geralalis Green Fiordabhee Melliz Weighting Coulter Alves Carl walladar Charled Wiggine Tufira Graham Jona Tardeds Tam Welly Ed Hoyer Wille Smith Harold Stewart attended a Halloween party hosted by Mistes Kale and May Neville at the O. G. elit club in Hallown'en. The event featured pitch and white decorations the club colors and a 10 year prophecy theme with fancy dress and refreshments.
Fashion notes describe neck ruffs and pleated trims for gowns using chiffon crepe lisse and satin. Descriptions mention three-layer pleating, delicate lace yokes, airy colors, and a Parisian bow accessory with a wide ribbon or bow detail as a typical finish.
Dispatch reports Ninth Cavalry units stationed at Leon Springs preparing to move to Fort Wingate. Transportation delays hinder redeployment as troops await orders. Company detachments, led by Captain M. Weetts and Lieutenants Chaney and Weber, plan to march to Harscl and then Wingate for installation at distant outposts.
In Denver on All Saints Day Sunday at St Lan's church Father J. A. Ryan directed the mass as flames threatened the sacred decorations. He calmed the frightened congregation and assisted in orderly exit while carrying the injured to safety. The scene recalled his prior act of heroism in Chicago when he saved several people from a previous blaze.
Celestial of Misnity Jane Lac journeys from Konthern Pacific to San Francisca and Hong Kong en route to Canton Supning to visit his former home. Junio Bee plans a one month China trip before returning to manage his restaurant with Celestia June, a Chinese member of the Shitese Boil Reform association.
Rocky, Va, reports a pistol duel between Ty J Semple Call and Robert Smihir, both prominent locals. Agate notes a bystander was wounded and treated, while other details remain unclear amid muddy OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference numerous buns and shifting names under a hesaling or plain branding. The text mentions a veil and actors, with a fellow who fell near a Ua shop and a legal matter involving an attorney.
A garbled kitchen write up offers eerie Halloween recipes. It lists orange cup servings with fruit, a leafy salad, and a sweet ginger note, plus a confection of whipped eggs and cookie ingredients, all mixed with unclear measurements and misspellings.
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