Love and Jealousy Stir In Brilling Office
Nellie Day, a stenographer in New York, becomes entangled with Brilling the firm head, as Miss Galbraith fears a romantic rival. Brilling confesses longing, hints at promotion tied to marriage, and Nellie faces pressure amid gossip and jealousy. The chapter reveals tension between affection, ambition, and power within the Galbraith & Co. office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolte
Esclaal
New York
Svs
Judson
Nellie
Jack
Galbraity and Co
Miss Galbraith
Brilling
Nollie
Amyarras
Tianeee
Miss Goloralth
Ane
Stilling
Jose
Carly
San Antonio Clock Towers Through Time
A reminiscence traces San Antonio’s clocks from the Ursuline academy lantern clock to the city hall tower and Fort Sam Houston timepiece. The recollection notes how early clocks faced darkness, and recalls landmarks like the Star Brewery clock and notable city bells as the town grew and towers were added.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ursuline Academy
Academy
Unis City
San Antonia
Camas
Thal
Bagenent
Ura Kono Star Brewery
Aluwi
Fort Sant Mawaton
Etiquette For Addressing Letters To Children
Etiquette by Kathryn de Peyster explains how to address letters to children and the proper handling of hats and coats. It advises that men find their own place to rest outerwear while ladies indicate where it goes, and that girls and young women be addressed as Miss regardless of age, with boys called Master until about fourteen, after which Mr is used.
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Miss de Peynter
F. J
Iim
Misa Mary Brooke
Norlie
Ray
Acequirer
Xipe
Abell
Fay King Urges Styles Conform To Majority Tastes
Fay King argues that fashion must suit the average woman to boost spending. She criticizes extreme styles that appeal to a small minority and notes books shows and entertainment cater to a few. The middle class’s support is needed, while the wealthy and fashionables are overindulged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay King
Knitted clothes lead fashion on golf links and mountains
Beauty notes praise knitted outfits for golfers and travelers, praising elasticity, warmth, and color mixtures. Describes fall knit looks, camel tweed, chevron patterns, and a two piece illusion in one piece dresses. celebrates machine age craftsmanship and hand work alike without naming people or dates.
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Aitl
Oxford
Jonath
Pattern Fiona Marian Martin Sewing Chart Included
Pattern features a housewife friendly frock and step by step Marian Martin sewing guidance. Includes a diagrammed chart, size 36 to 46 options, and instructions to order the pattern with 15 cent postage. Also promotes a Marian Martin pattern book and related sewing supplies from the San Antonio Light Patterns Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Martin
San Antonio
Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax on youth and romance
Beatrice Fairfax counsels Isabel who is 16 and dating multiple boys not to settle early. The letter notes the risks of marriage at a tender age, mentions an 18 year old suitor living at home, and acknowledges Isabel’s popular social life and farm neighbor romance. The advice urges preserving youth, avoiding steady commitment, and cautions against worn out early motherhood.
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Miss Fairfax
Tama
Laiso
Talgo
Miend
Father
Cawn
Orome
Unis
Isabel
Table Talks Pears and Salad Preparation Notes
Pears resemble apples with higher sugar and iron content yet mild flavor. They split and pair with maize tattic and tar lauric acid, pleasing most palates. Chilled ripe pears suit breakfasts and salads. bland flavor benefits from a well seasoned cheese dressing. Peel, quarter, seed removal, then dress with French dressing and grated cheese. garnish with pepper strips.
Quilt pattern for Full-blown star tower block design
Open pattern from the Mowers popular quillmaker titled the Full-blown fullp describes a simple tower-like star block. Includes instructions for ing, sowing, bleaching, yardage chart, quilt diagrams for single and double beds, and a run meter diagram for pieces and matching materials. Published in the San Antonio Light for 106.
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Ncip arranKe
Biork
Nla Pillery
San Antonio
Pear Dishes And Desserts From A Betty Kitchen
Pear desserts and desserts using pears described with steps for peeling slicing core and filling. Includes recipes for pear raisin pie and pear with nut flavors. Instructions cover making syrup cooling and baking, with suggestions for garnishes and serving with whipped cream.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Day
Joye
Tony O'Brien
Mr. Brilling
Oon
Dinny Judson
Muss Galbraith
Corse
Mr. Briliing
Nollin
Feos
M. A. Port
Wasrington Court
Etiquette
Kathryn DE Peyster
Bern
Ben
Prieng
Omd
Elise
Frank
Marian Marty
Onely Pateern
Beatrice Fairfax
Adeann
Toonerville
Sanders
Io Previe
Mildred Kitchen
Mithod
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