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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
9
A garbled late 19th century grocery list shows prices for fruits and vegetables, including plums, melons, peaches, grapes, pears, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, and butter beans. The text mixes units and amounts, with several misspellings and OCR errors, but retains item names and rough prices per dozen, per pound, or per basket. It also contains an advertising notice for a patent remedy at the end.
The social event marked by a Hebrew ceremony conducted by Rabbi Cowen of Galveston followed a lavish reception at the bride’s parents’ home in Palestine. Miss Beatrent Goodwun wore an embroidered gown with a veil while carrying bride roses. the groom’s party included Sam Collat of Palestine. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a luncheon and a grand display of wedding presents. the couple plans international travel.
The Women's League of New York State leads efforts on women’s employment and suffrage. August 15 is prosperity day to showcase gains in women workers. Officers Lydia J. Commanack, Thomas J. Vivian, and Belle De Rivera are highlighted for their advocacy and charity work, including Galveston flood relief.
A list of names from Houston appears including Winma MekKee Olive Chapman Billy Chaperan Glen Seanling Mattia Lowe Barning Watts Ruth Witlett Dells Vance and Ruth Holland. The fragment suggests a social, school, or event roster.
Miss Minnie E Rossy returns from Maxie after a month with relatives and friends. Eleanor Schleicher hosts Miss Sarah King while Sarah visits Cuera. Mrs. Martin and Dr McCirty return from a month in Rockport. Mr and Mrs Victor Hugo sail from New York then travel to San Antonio and Fort Worth to visit relatives. Greta Wilder and Mrs Coleman travel to Temple to visit kin. An Eastern Star installation in San Antonio is noted with many officers listed.
Laura Marl presided as matron of honor for the Eastern Star unit with Mrs Sine Rowland of Miser as deputy grand natron among guests. A large attendance marked the Alime Mission chapter meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs O W Farnsworth’s residence, with plans to hire D. ALR for a program.
A letter extols Postum coffee substitute claiming it cured nervousness and sleep issues by avoiding caffeine. The writer asserts health improved after switching and recommends the product with a brief promotion for The Road to Wellville and a note that similar letters appear periodically.
A partial gathering chose officers with Mrs. Clayton Scott Wing elected secretary and Mrs. Beth Ge Carpal Chopinin presiding as other officer. The event reflected a small, local association’s routine annual arrangements and leadership updates.
A column offers various cosmetic methods for men and women including bleaching tips, skin care routines, and a homemade cosmetic formula. It discusses safer modern approaches, cautions about harsh products, and suggests a reusable bleaching option and a face treatment involving wax, spermacet, rosewater, and almonds to brighten skin and maintain appearance.
A collage of dessert methods including berry puddings meringue topped fruits and melons. Instructions mix fruit juice whip cream and freeze to form frappes and ice creams with variations using currants raspberries and melon pulp. Recipes cover meringue shells and a spiced molasses pudding with simple assembly tips.
An 19th century style advertisement for kidney and nervous troubles by A M Flacher promises cure of Brights disease diabetes gout gravel and dropsy with no risk. The mail order offer costs 1 cent upfront with refund if it fails. Sent to any address with stamps.
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