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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1930
Page
17
A historical table talks piece explains winter squash varieties Hubbard and banana types, storage, and value. It covers baking methods for winter squash and related dishes like gratin squash, squash with cheese, and a Lady Baltimore cake recipe with ingredients and steps.
Fashion-article by Amos Parrish advises on avoiding horizontal lines waist emphasis and bulky sleeves. It contrasts two well dressed figures with selected gowns and coats, recommending diagonal lines, waist definition, and slim silhouettes to flatter different body shapes.
Conservative women shun bold nail colors while the Titilo dollies embrace modernism with Turwe, green, gold and silver nails. Some enameled red nails resemble dripping gore in a lurid trend piece of the era.
A fragmented passage recounts Lewis Carroll and the creation of Alice in Wonderland. It mentions Carroll's Oxford years, his fascination with children, and how he reportedly wrote Mice in Wonderland as an Easter gift. The text blends memories of Carroll, drawing, and a bicycle tour toward Oxford.
A fragmentary reflection by Fay King contrasts old underworld tales with modern gangland myth. It critiques the chase for status and wealth, warns that being a "big shot" in crime involves mutual risk, and notes the endless loop of violence and consequence.
A sudden power outage grips midtown as theaters and shops go dark. Police deploy reserves amid chaos while Chief orders a homicide detail and a major plan to trap the Goric gang.
A garbled extract from a gossip column describes social maids and a flirtatious scene around marriages and strata of society. The fragment hints at crime and deception as a roadster scene provokes speculation among reporters and police circles.
A reflective piece contrasts past gender norms with modern shifts toward female empowerment. It references popular culture, feminism, and public figures, noting how dialogue about rights and self expression has evolved from restrictive expectations to more open, contested freedoms.
An advice column offers beauty and health tips on exercise, cold and hot baths for weight loss, proper footwear, and hair touch ups. It discusses mascara application, henna coloring, shoe fit, and eye comfort while urging a break from crowded city life for healthier looking eyes.
Etiquette questions cover proper introductions to a “very good boy friend” and how to reference friends in newsy notes. Dear Miss de Peyster answers birth announcements addressing, dining party order etiquette, and interaction with guests at a restaurant, advising formal yet practical conventions.
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