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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
19
Advice columns offer etiquette on changing address and sharing new contact details. Suggestions include sending notices, engraving new addresses on visiting cards, and when to communicate telephone numbers, with practical tips for keeping social circles informed and avoiding formality missteps.
A reader asks about wedding announcements for small ceremonies and formal notices. Guidance covers wording, guest lists, and the suitable form for informal versus formal announcements, noting preferences for privacy and appropriate etiquette. The letter cites examples and emphasizes a tasteful, dignified presentation suitable for modest weddings.
A fragmentary humorous essay on marriage and men. It reflects on why men marry, the lure of stability versus entanglements, and the modern urge for self supporting partners. The piece critiques bravado and calls marriage an exit from foolish romance.
A guide to selecting fish portions for two to four, with budgeting tips and a quick oven method. Includes steps for fillets, bread crumb coating, and baking to a crisp crust. Also covers improvised clam chops using canned clams and garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
Fay King notes that quick romantic swoons signal insincerity. True interest grows with caution, as serious people avoid rushing declarations. Flirting can mislead, while slow, steady affection leads to genuine friendship and possible lasting closeness.
A fashion article notes the season's hat variety with women debating fit and line, while designers offer diverse shapes. It highlights black and white effects, subtle felt hats, and coordinated bows or fur accents as mainstream trends.
A reader submitted a playful Mother Goose themed dot puzzle scene labeled a1. The item notes a grid of dotted characters and hints for solving, typical of a compact puzzle feature in a small-town paper.
Household hints describe stitching a small piece of velvet around the heel of a shoe to grip stockings and prevent runs. A note on keeping a load or net work in proper order is mentioned, with a stream of garbled phrases outlining minor repairs and improvements.
Diccon confesses he lied to Landor about Betty and Mary being his daughter. Landor forgives him and arranges trust terms while he and Mary plan a home for Betty. Diccon vows to be a worthy father as Betty sleeps, the trio finding unity in truth and a future.
Beauty guidance urges gentle exercise to trim fat and tone tissue. Diet, water, and careful grooming are advised, with cautions against extreme effort and heavy eyebrows. Skincare tips cover cleansing, toning, and avoiding skin flaking while promoting vegetables and fluids.
Mr Punch tells a children story about a bright red hat he calls the monkey hat. He describes a voyage to an island, clever monkeys, and how the hats are stolen and returned, ending with the captain presenting the hat as a keepsake. The shadow-children hear the tale and confirm its truth with enthusiasm.
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