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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1931
Page
15
A fragment from a 1930s school luncheon guide outlines kid friendly meals and nutrition. Recipes described include chicken with cheese sauce potatoes and a vegetable tartine style dish, plus a corn and peas cheese sauce featuring flour milk and butter.
An article describes matinee and night performances during the menstrual cycle and promotes Midol as a remedy. It claims Midol prevents pain for hours, stops cramps in seven minutes once begun, and presents it as safe and non habit forming. The ad urges drugstores to stock Midol.
Max Trell presents a dreamlike children story where two or three shadows pursue a man carrying a bag that moves. Inside the bag a cat speaks and begs to be freed. The man heads toward a river bank while the shadows debate freeing the cat before a fatal turn.
A fashion column discusses fall blouse trends with silk and wool options, noting shorter lengths, belt removal, and hip coverage. It highlights cross over styling, satin blouses with contrasting dresses, and the revival of chandelier necklines and inverted tucks, with prices around 5.95 to 10.95 and shoppers planning outfits for coats and skirts.
Reader letters advise on dinner etiquette with a focus on service plates and place settings. Guidance covers cocktail service, spoon placement, course presentation, crackers with salad, dessert placements, and correct sizes of service plates for informal to formal meals.
In a tense installment Faith Baldwin builds a jewel theft tied to a forged romance. Pancho and Fanchon scheme while a drugged maid and a wary Antonio Fran cesseoni confront a mounting danger as the plan unravels. The scene crescendos with a revolver in hand and a looming betrayal.
Helen Toilett notes beauty hinges on voice tone and neck line. She warns harsh voices can improve with training while neck line age shows on the face contour. Advice includes cooling hands with rubbing alcohol and applying talcum powder for a smoother finish.
An early incident in San Antonio details a dramatic crash near West Mulberry and Kelly Field. Cadets and witnesses describe the scene at Laurel Weights near Aganier and Stout avenues as responders arrived and evacuated injured and frightened by the wreckage.
Fay King argues that many judge women by veiled standards of elegance not substance. He notes dowdy dresses, costly gowns, and flawless accessories are used to define status while true charm and confidence can transform a Cinderella into a princess of fashion.
Beatrice Fairfax counsels a home loving correspondent aged 81 torn between following a girlfriend’s urging to socialize and pursuing a quiet neighborly romance. The adviser urges listening to one’s instincts, building genuine connections, and not overburdening social pursuits while maintaining personal comfort and pace.
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