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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1908

Page

22

What Every Woman Knows as a Humorous Claim Debate

The article, filed from London, cites Lady Henry Somerset on J M Barrie’s play What Every Woman Knows and the charge that women lack humor. It notes reactions at the International Council of Women in Geneva and comments by Lady Aberdeen, Browne, and others on public health and social issues, including abortion, tuberculosis, and motherhood, tying humor debates to broader gender and legal questions.

Henry Somerset London J. M. Barrie John Stand Hadton Belig Ganish Tynhus Ireland Council of Women Geneva Sepber Gady Aberdé Toland Pauntey Averdeen Aly James Calestant Browne Hart, Belvarpoo Tate Great, Britain Daisy Lord Chayiel Ivéson Agamnat Strahe Anna Ted

Linen Waists Offered In Two Priced Styles

Linen waists priced at 2.45 and 2.95 with pure linen fabric. The 2.45 style features jaundried collar, fine pleats across the front and back. The 2.95 style has mat tailored stiff collars and cuffs with hand embroidered front available in sizes up to 4.

Fashionable coats and skirts on sale at low prices

A local retailer touts woolen coats, skirts, and dresses in navy brown green wine and black. Coats feature velvet collars gilt embroidery and large pockets. Prices range from 4.95 to 45.00 with bold claims of exceptional value for a dull season. Sizes 3 to 14 years available with guaranteed fast color and all wool construction.

Special Caps For Boys And Children Sold Monday

In Our Boys Department a special set of caps for boys and children includes golf yacht etons and tars in all colors and sizes offered at set values for Monday’s sale.

W. B. Corset Winners and Special Monday Sale

The article lists corset prize winners Miss Mabel Flory and Miss Bessie Ware plus five $5 corsets awarded to Mr. C. Mintyre and L. Tubbs. It promotes a Monday sale of gowns, corset covers, and undergarments in fine batiste and cambric, with low prices and sizes up to 44, emphasizing slip-over styles, embroidery, and beading.

Mabel Flory South Flores Bessie Ware Stockdale Tex Mr& C Mintyre Mbe L. Tubbs

Nemo Self-Reducing Corsets Offer Comfort and Shape

An advertisement touts Nemo Self-Reducing Corsets promising comfort for tired backs and a slender figure. It claims triple strap reinforcements prevent bones from digging in and guarantees wear as longer than other corsets with a guarantee ticket included, priced at $3.50.

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Fragmentary Legal Wire Drawing on Birth Rights

A fragment discusses birth related penalties and women rights under law. It notes consequences at birth and mentions a man’s responsibility and the law’s reach. The garbled text hints at penalties and social rules affecting mothers and children in historical context.

Simmons To Build Line In Ten Days

Dr. C F Simmons plans a strike line on the railroad within ten days and will travel to Kansas City and St Louis to recruit interested parties. He has previously purchased equipment and is said to have funds to build about 25 miles of track.

C.F. Stimons Trike Lylnt Dr. Simmons Kangaa City St. Louis Dr. Simons Run Hue

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