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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
Prices listed for corn onions tomatoes cauliflower and beans with per pound and per unit rates. Butter creamery and other dairy items priced per pound. Miscellaneous notes mention unity ages and other small commodities with suggested prices.
A society wedding conducted by Amy Cresswell Bell united George Sanders and Miss Paschal in a ceremony at her parents residence. The bridal party entered the parlor under a shell of smilax and white flowers. Rev. Arthur Jones conducted the service as guests admired bridesmaids in white and attendants. A grand reception followed with Mrs Paschal and a long list of guests in formal dress and a white lace table setting.
An old medical ad-style note urges heavy water intake to prevent kidney and bladder issues and rheumatism. It promotes a home remedy with Winid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrey Sarsaginrilla, advising several teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime along with ample water.
A church notice announces a mission society gathering at Government Hill Methodist Church on Friday afternoon from 3 to 5. It invites members and attendees to participate in planned activities and community outreach.
The article details a lightweight satin inspired ensemble with soft materials, a long shirted wousquetalré silhouette, and a skirt with draped waist and back apron. Hand embroideries in chardpan colors enhance the surplice, while a white chemisette is richly embroidered, reflecting a modified Directoire toilette style.
At a fourteenth meeting of the Trevis School Mothers Club committees were formed for a bazaar and exhibition of crafts to be held Friday afternoon October 11 at the school. Several entertainment acts and a guest speaker were planned as part of the event to raise funds for the principal and staff.
A Wheeling WV resident recounts how Vinol revived health after months of illness and despair, claiming it lifted age and fatigue to let her return to work. The ad touts Vinol as iron containing cod liver oil with blood-building elements and promises money-back satisfaction from A M Fischers Drugelst of San Antonio.
Mrs Alling hosts elvh meeting at 664 Nolan Street with a potluck dinner in the church basement. Trayls Park Methodist and Aarace Philathea classes serve a hot dinner. Young Woman's Auxiliary of First Baptist plans a reception precursors for October 20. Self Culture Club holds a meeting at 1010 Buena Vista Street with a talk on Paul and a Greece paper. Austin Grammar School Math ora el meets Friday at 4 pm for school fundraiser. Jewish Literary Society meets tonight discussing social features and city life.
Jor in the Clist of Mexico came home yesterday with Mrs. Taylor and chi you, wha Will, to spend several years visiting her mother and sister.
Funeral services for Ben Esin Ridgeley, listed as a consinervat to Maxlon, were conducted at the Curitary Lynscipal church in Ridgeley Kentucky. Burial followed at Cave Hill cemetery after a sudden death in Montevev, Mexico.
Old advertisement warns that coughs and colds on the chest can lead to pneumonia or consumption. It urges immediate treatment with Banard's Horehound Syrup, claiming a safe, preventive remedy for lung troubles. Sold by Bexar Drug Co.
A salesy brochure extols a “reliable specialist” offering electrical treatment and social charm. It praises courteous manners, a safe establishment, and the idea that childless or childbearing women should seek marriage and home life, while celebrating kindness toward animals and polite speech as true breeding.
Fragmentary column discusses personal grooming for women, praising charm yet warning against frivolity. It promotes hair care practices such as careful styling, electric brushing, and regular routines, mentioning routines and light-based devices for grooming.
A garbled recipe fragment describes preparing a codfish dish with mashed potatoes and butter, followed by an Epicure Hash featuring dripping, onion, apple, celery, tomatoes and beef broth. It mentions simmer times and adding chopped cold beef, with seasonings including salt and cayenne.
The notice warns eczema sufferers about pricey remedies and promotes a D. B. D. Prescription by AM. FISHOR at 610 EB. Haaston. It advises calling for more details and promises to explain the treatment to interested individuals.
Mire H W Senmildt of Tovedoban returns from a three week visit to Mrs L D Stumbarg and family. Mr and Mrs Collins Weeks and baby depart from Mrs Muiry B Bailard’s home at 24 Garden Street. Robert A Rowland on their wedding trip in Mexico for three weeks sightseeing. Mrs 4 McDaniel and party guest Mrs EH Austil of Mobile Alabama. Miss Brittle Murray returns to Blorasville after San Antonio visit. Miss Judlet Daugherty Marston returns from Bilasca Denman visit. Miss Ala Murphy returns to Milas Lily Richardson of Agherton. Mrs ti J McCullough returns to Houston after weekend visit with mother in Sun Ayton. Miss Mity Means had been assisting sister Mrs Ti ME.
Instructions describe preparing baked pears by halving, removing cores, mashing pulp with sugar, and dusting with nutmeg before baking. Pear halves are brushed with butter, filled with mashed filling, and heated until pulp is warm. A sugared, nutmeg finish is applied before oven heat.
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