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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1897
Page
3
The Sunday Light describes a serge coat and skirt outfit with varied yardage for materials including serge, fine velvet, and plaiting. It outlines patterns for a country or seaside wear, a center back seam, single side pieces, trims with braid or buttons, and finishing details like lining, lace, and corsage.
An eminent physician condemns nitrogenous foods during violent cycling exertion and urges drinking fluids to replace lost weight. Tea and milk are recommended, with Prail noted as beneficial. He warns against heavy midday meals before short rests and cites the German emperor's disapproval of women cyclists.
The article explains making clear preserves by clarifying sirap, cooking fruit in small batches to keep shape and flavor. A syrup is prepared with water and sugar in a porcelain saucepan, with egg white to scum off impurities, then fruit is added as it boils gently and lifted out when tender, packed in jars with hot syrup.
A detailed survey on seasonal fashion items and millinery trends. Parisian touches via chiffon, lace, and satin corsage fronts transform simple dresses and coats. Braiding, tulle, and jer ntering trims rise in popularity with velvet bows and 'new style' lace or embroidery. Caps and wraps mature into practical yet stylish outerwear, while chiffon tuckings adorn hats and coats.
A collection of editorials and satirical notes discuss taxes on chickens and market needs, proposed water works and artesian wells, a central market house, and street improvements. Mentions includes McKinley era politics, a Monterey consulship on ice, and local officials debating budgets and light plants.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys may find relief in Electric Bitters. The tonic alters gently, strengthens the stomach and bowels, aids natural functions, and acts as an excellent appetite enhancer. Prices are fifty cents and one dollar at B Kalteyer & Bon’s drug store.
Invitations are issued for a grand ball at Turner hall on Friday October 8 with San Antonio and nearby towns expected and rail fare set for a round trip. Also noted are a new hardware branch by Messua Patterson Massey in Stockdale and various social happenings around town including weddings sermons and fever recovery among residents.
A fragmentary verse criticizes a fat undertaker promoting Brazilian Balm as a cure for coughs and colds. It taunts hopeful buyers, claiming declines in death since the balm’s sale and extols its value as weighty and golden for those not ready to die.
After an eight month trial the Chicago Tribune withdraws its bargain day rate for dry goods dealers and large scale pager card rate reductions one day weekly. Stores wanted the arrangement but business volume did not justify continuation.
A Pearsal Pointer column urges tighter city finances in Philadelphia style, noting high real estate values and lavish franchise grants to private corporations. It argues stronger payments for street use and utilities would ease burdens on homeowners, citing railroads and telephone franchises as costly examples. The piece also reports local tidbits from Pearsal Texas and a job ad from Seymour-Whitney Co in Chicago.
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