To the woman away from home a cake of Ivory Soap
A brief line notes that for a woman away from home a cake of Ivory Soap is a useful boon. It emphasizes practicality and simple comforts for those far from familiar surroundings.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
6
A brief line notes that for a woman away from home a cake of Ivory Soap is a useful boon. It emphasizes practicality and simple comforts for those far from familiar surroundings.
Prices at the market include cucumbers at 0c, chili peppers at 5c, and peppers at 8c. Sweet peppers and Bang plants are advertised at 1c each. Local vendors promote a selection of garden plants and fresh produce.
In a Friday gathering Mrs. G Newton entertained her daughter Mia and visitors Clifton Padgill and Mrs. Bogel with a flower-decked hall and extensive invitations. Nearby, Free Kindergarten board reported 220 enrolled across four sites with modest donations funding permanent equipment and visits. Evening duties included a Sell Gultare club program on Australia and a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Noa Spears at 237 Whodlaws Avenue with a red-and-white themed eight-course menu.
Pimples eruptions and eczema promised to vanish overnight with Poslam facial remedy. The advertisement claims dramatic relief from itching and disfigurement after single applications, offering a special package and a free experimental participation through the Emergency Laboratories in New York.
A list of ladies including Bruce, Mrs. W. S. Fly, Mrs. TW Campbell, Mrs. B. G. Barnes, Mrs. C. ST. Bertrand, Mrs. E. Goldstein, Agnes Cofton, Mildred Clark, Mrs. Jack Tuwe, Mrs. FH. Hotel, Mrs. Claude BF, Birkhead and Mrs. L. J. Clark will attend a social event. A dainty two ac Fincheon will be served by the hostuas.
Dr and Mrs Frank Paschal host Mr and Mrs George HK Banders guests from Pearsitt Miss Jessie Hester visits HM Covington Slackvale The Walter Richardson Auxiliary plans a large tea at Mrs BL Naylor 1913 San Fetito avenue with a music program and lectures Shakespeare class proceeds with Richard II study YM YWCA meetings add 16 members Mrs J M Allardyce and Miss Harry Hyman named to represent Git original at state convention in Dallas November 26 28
Advice column advising women to forget old sorrows and not seek revenge on fickle admirers. Encourages practical ventures like typewriting work, reading good books, and pursuing simple, beautiful writing. Warns against overreaching beyond one’s depth while urging women to find contentment in modest, quality work.
A street duel in Seventh Avenue ends with Senator Carmack dead and Robin Cooper facing murder and concealed weapons charges. Witnesses recount the shot sequence as Cooper’s pistol fires three times, Carmack falls, and Cooper is wounded. The scene draws private and public attention as warrants issue and a preliminary trial looms.
The article recounts a fatal confrontation in Nashville involving Senator Carmack. Colonel Cooper, his son Robin, and others engaged in a heated exchange over editorials against Carmack. Cooper allegedly spoke with Carmack before Carmack fired twice, Robin Cooper intervened, and the fatal shot followed. The piece outlines Cooper's background as a Confederate veteran, long service in law and publishing, and his ties to national politics, including support for Cleveland and connections to Governor Patterson. It notes Carmack’s birth in Castalian Springs, Tennessee, his legal career in Columbia, and his service in Congress and as a Tennessee politician.
A vivid note on street gowns shaping coats and frocks with careful fit and white tones. Describes exaggerated simplicity, chiffon velvet trims, crocheted buttons, and underarm seam detailing as striking new lines in Packs writing style.
A former governor defeated in a primary ran for governor again, backing statewide prohibition. After his loss he was offered and accepted the editorship of the Nashville Tennesseean, where he has led the paper for the past two years.
Fragmentary notes indicate Cooper formerly lived in Honduras and Mobile Alabama. References name Robin Cooper and Denean Cooper in connection with a shooting involving Senator Gaymack. Mentions Aston syndicate roles and Puerto Carker and Miter at Peanri fale with unclear details.
The Cooper family members were in Motte at the time of the shooting and have many relatives living nearby.
Clay Bierce retires from the St Louis and San Francisco board of directors due to ill health. All other directors were reelected. The notice is dated November 10.
N Miller, vice president and general manager of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad, resigns. He will leave after the first of the year to join Me Wiraed Lines of Mexico, directing his future with those interests.
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