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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
6
A historical shopping list lists prices for vegetables and fruits. Green corn to cucumbers, okra to pumpkins, Irish potatoes to Bermuda onions, and fruits like bananas, oranges, apples, and grapes are priced per unit or dozen. Also included are fish, poultry, and miscellaneous items with varied rates.
The piece describes luxurious evening wraps sweeping over gowns and chairs in refined settings. It highlights fringe, velvet, and heavy embroidery, and notes fur chinchilla cravats for extra warmth at the throat in an elegant, high fashion tone.
At the Federation of Women’s Clubs opening in San Angelo, Mrs. Joseph A. Tidwell urged a crusade for just laws affecting married women and property rights. Delegates praised local clubs and discussed school politics, tuberculosis efforts, and child welfare while social events honored notable members.
Article highlights disinfection by Platt's Chlorides at the Brooklyn Home for Consumptives, praised by President Ars. White for ten years of use. Mentions odorless formula, germ destruction, and a quart bottle for household use. Also covers San Antonio visit of William Jennings Bryan, social events, and a dance at Turner Hall.
The Home Miaslaw society of the Government HI Methodist church will meet at Mrs. Thomas Pierce's residence at 1528 Palmetto avenue tomorrow at 3 o'clock for Bible study. The Phoenix club gathering was postponed due to Mrs. Geo Johnston's death. The Riding club plans a fox hunt at the Country club Saturday at 4 o'clock with a lively chase. The Study Circle of the Council of Jewish Women will meet tomorrow at 3:80 at Mrs. Will Hoerteberg's home. Mr. and Mrs. T M Millette host a dancing party tomorrow evening at Turner hall honoring Asdir Millette's daughter Evelyn. Mrs. William Seng hosts a reception at her Avenue home. Shakonjense Play will meet tomorrow.
A fragmented OCR item describes a lady named Mira and a wellness claim involving electrolysis and a professional treatment. It mentions recipes, orange toppings, and an addressed form, with guidance to visit a high end establishment for guaranteed factory workmanship.
The notice lists gatherings at Miss Allen Avail Wille and Miss Allen’s home for a Flys Hundred club event tomorrow afternoon. It also notes the wedding of PN Gales and Mian Fannie Robinson to be celebrated tomorrow evening at the bride’s parents’ home. Mrs A C Schryver has returned from Houston to San Antonio. Dr W Barker announces the engagement of their daughter Misa in Vitel Barker to Nathaniel Parking of Houston. the marriage is set for December 16.
A reader recounts a neighbor’s baby thriving after giving the infant Grape Nuts mixed with warm water, noting the child’s rapid improvement from weakness to fatness within weeks. The letter promises similar results and cites Postum Co. endorsements.
A quirky old recipe note outlines improvised lunch ideas. It suggests mashing meat substitutes with butter and seasonings for sandwiches, making deviled egg yolk bags, baking a cheese dish with breadcrumbs and grated cheese, and a simple mashed potato side for extra fluff.
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