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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1907

Page

8

Most Beautiful Woman in San Antonio Contest Draws Interest

Local ad announces a beauty contest at McDonald Art Studio with prizes including a gold seat frame and cash awards. Entries must be mailed with name and address by next Friday and voting proceeds depend on purchases at the studio.

San Antonio McDonald Art Studio Abinto Sant Antonio Prigay McDonald's Laree Antonio Donald's Batistan Stret

Social column highlights Stone as U D of the Confederacy leader

Mrs Stone of Texas, long a city resident, is praised for her role and service in the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Telegrams in Norfolk announce Mrs Carnelian Branch Stowe as president, while Mrs Blous of Texas also holds prominent posts. The piece notes Stone’s extensive leadership in multiple clubs and historical societies and her recognition by Texas society.

Stone Texas Norfolk Carnelian Stowe United Daughters of the Confesseracy Norfals Blous United Daughters of the Confederacy Toxog Stone Fe Josty United Daughtera of the Confederacy Las Neon Jefferson Davie George Yyash- Ingum Chapler Daughters of the Geniblie Iin Rosenhage Library Bomwh Slone Texta Woman's Press Despeision Jas Nell Terry Riveron Aritovo Texas Republic Anson Dowes State Daughters Blone

Paquin the Great launches a shirt design all the rage

The Delineator notes Paquin’s new skirt style influencing American fashion with a fitted waist, long silhouette, and floor sweeping back. It highlights fabric choices like satin and velvet, cutaway jackets, decorative buttons, and an emphasis on elegant lines for evening wear.

Paquin the Great

The Yop of the Genlinant and the Park Histories

A garbled reminiscence traces travelers paths across the world and notes two ways to learn who helped shape them. It records Mackenzie a long-time public official, dying at 88 after 52 years as public charge, with ties to Haywards Meath and Brighton.

Anmertor Nouth Colombia Aldakeavada Gotoy Haywards Meath Asham Re Institution Tethna Green Brightin Brighton

Beauty Enhanced by Walking Promotes Health on Stage

Denver Times reports Miss Gillette advises ten mile morning walks in any weather for health. She practices what she preaches alongside George Mutlarlane at the Orpheum, praising walking as the best result for vigor and physique, while noting stage fashions and the era's gown care.

Denver Times Visla Gillette Camity Miss Gillette George Mutlarlane Orpheum Rai Dion Wally

Kaiser Designs Wife's Gowns Spark Courtly Fashion Tale

A European court tale recounts Emperor Wilhelm II designing his wife's gowns and claiming to tailor state robes. Madame Waldspak Ranisaond, wife of a former French premier, says the emperor asked if he even designs her dresses, and he allegedly said he always designs the state's robes.

Hunself

New Hair Ornaments Describe Elaborate Velvet and Jewel Bows

The article outlines fashionable hair ornaments with velvet bows bound in white satin and worn low on the head. It notes curled tresses and braids entwined with jewel clusters and a fringe of flowers connected to the neck with jeweled or adorned ends.

Jeweled Adornments From Antique Jewelry Line

A fragment describes jeweled adornments featuring yellow gold and finely cut stones. It notes the pieces are arranged to be worn on necklines and wrists, appealing to youthful attire and fashion. The text hints at custom orders and varied designs popular with viewers.

Joe

Feeding the Baby Through All Seasons

A brief health note urges mothers to maintain diligent care of infants year round. It emphasizes consistent feeding warmth and attention to air quality, arguing that improper handling and exposure can harm a baby in cold or warm weather alike.

Ana Trav

Wedding invitations carved on copper plates frame a bride’s heirloom

The article describes copper plates used for wedding invitations being repurposed into a decorative frame. A copper frame with orange blossom engraving holds a mirror, enabling the couple to display the wedding engraving read in reverse when viewed in a mirror, turning the plate into a sentimental keepsake.

Washington Post Poole

Franks in Invitations and Dinner Etiquette in Past Letters

The piece surveys old invitation customs noting that courtesies asked for a polite reply and dinner hosting schedules. It cites examples from Lord and Lady Sreneey and mentions dates like 2782 and shifting French forms. The tone recalls historical social etiquette and the evolution of formal responses.

Sreneey Uphus Kerry

Educate Women in Taste Fashion Opinion Calls for School Instruction

An associate editor of a French fashion paper declares women lack taste and fitness for dress, urging a nationwide school program to teach youths the art of dressing properly so they can distinguish good and bad taste. He argues current trends are ridiculous and ill-suited to figures.

Mis

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