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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
7
A list of vegetable prices and misc goods from a market, including Green Peas 3 for 5s, Tomatoes 3 for 5s, Cauliflower 9d per pound, Cucumbers 10c each, Onions 4c per pound, Potatoes 39c per peck, Butter beans 3-6d per quart, Eggs various prices, and other produce such as pumpkins, peppers, cranberries, and honey with per unit or per pound rates.
A society wedding at St Mark's Episcopal Church yesterday united John L Clem Jr and Miss Sultan Benton in a ceremony brimming with green and white decor. The bride wore white with rose point accents, lilies of the valley, and a pearl necklace. the groom’s father Col. Clem attended. A reception at the bride’s home followed with notable church and civic guests assisting in hospitality and dress. The couple departed for New Orleans and will reside on Grayson Street.
Mrs BE Rogers hosted yesterday afternoon with Miss Mad Van Wie, a stylish gathering in white chrysanthemums and ferns. The dining room featured an imported lace tablecloth and a centerpiece of bride roses and roses with chrysanthemums.
The Light's Daily Fashions argues thrift alone cannot satisfy comfort as Jack Frost testifies. Describes double breasted inner and wave outer fronts with high throats, large cuffs forming muff like protection. Social notes mention gatherings at Mrs. Roland's and others, with bouquets, visitors, and school events including a bazaar raising funds.
Yale professor Wying Fisher warns the Great Waste Plague costs over a billion dollars annually in the United States and causes about 138 000 deaths yearly from diseases. He promotes ventilation and Platts Chlorides disinfectant as prevention.
An old ad warns buyers that delaying purchases increases future costs for warm undergarments. It lists women's vests, union suits, and children's union suits in medium to heavy weights, with prices around 30 to 98 cents, promoting immediate purchases under special offers.
Advertises ingrain cotton hose in white and black with full fleece lining and reinforced heel. Two pairs priced at 45 cents.
Mrs Mande Mueller tours Galveston guests Mrs J I Beissness Fort Worth visitors in San Antonio. Mrs OT Simmons hosts sisters Mrs PW La Yue and Mrs Pear Leedom of Talmas. Miss Mamie Kloney and Miss Pearl Kloney entertain at Tower of Mes. The San Antonio Tura Veroin marks its forty third anniversary with a musical program and athletic exhibits. Induction of officers and a speech by president Max Buetz.
Burial permits issued for Jian R Tari aged 68 of 417 South San Marcos Street with malaria fever and T Tre aged 112 of North Flores Street along with Felina Camacho aged 21 reported for consumption. Karl Inflars also noted among the permits.
Ney and Mrs Paul Deuter on Burlesen Street welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Packett of 200 Award Street announced the birth of a son. C R Dixon and his wife on Schley Street reported the arrival of a boy.
Fragmented text describes cosmetic preparations for skin and a note on birth announcements. It includes wedding themes and social advice about runaways and parental objections, ending with a garbled closing. The readable sections mention cordial congratulations for birth announcements and a critique of a runaway wedding.
A nurse recalls a simple home wedding marked by tender vows and hopeful joy, contrasting with haste and bitterness of a runaway affair. The piece reflects on blessings for children and the sweetness of a modest ceremony amid social expectations.
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