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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
12
In a fragment from a long romance, Millie, a free spirited widow, marries a frail 70s aged man. Val, Millie’s daughter, meets a diverse circle of artists and suitors as she navigates guardianship, love, and social intrigue in a world of wealth and art. The scene centers on Millie’s charm, the aging husband, and Val’s growing awareness of romantic options amid family tensions.
Long after Joe sleeps Valen ttine frets over happiness in marriage. She dwells on whether real love comes once or never, compares Joe to Lester, and contemplates life with other men as she fears her own discontent. Aunt Millie arrives radiant and anxious to reassure, sharing fashion tips and stories from New York while Val awaits her return.
A short note explains yellow teeth come from neglect and smoking. It states the outer surface wears away reducing whiteness and urges semiannual checkups by the dentist to help teeth keep color and protect gums where tartar forms.
The article highlights detachable capes layered with short collars and velvet trims for the fall season. It describes a blue and crepe dress with dolman sleeves, a high V neckline, and a removable cape in rabbit wool with rich colors. Fur trimming and ocelot details enhance street and cocktail wear.
The article discusses how many capable home cooks struggle to time multiple dishes for a single meal. It stresses planning menus, selecting dishes that hold value, and batching careful preparation. It notes the need to start dishes at proper times, avoid haste, and train speed without sacrificing quality.
Mildred Kitchen advocates practical kitchen timing for a large meal. She details a suggested menu featuring melon cocktail, leg of lamb with mink sauce, corn souffle, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, coffee, pear and cottage cheese salad, and cookies. She notes lamb takes two and a half hours, sides take 30 to 45 minutes, and 20 additional minutes for vegetables, with careful sequencing and timely oven use to serve the first course as the main dish finishes.
Marian Martin unveils a 42 page catalog with new patterns sizes 36 to 46 and 38 to 39 inch fabric needs. Includes satin crepe silk options and detailed step by step instructions. Catalog and pattern together priced at 28 cents with 15 cents for catalog only. Send orders to Pattern Department, San Antonio Light.
Dr M Pigley of Alliance Ohio describes a mysterious treatment used on three cases claiming remarkable results. The account resembles an advertising medical testimonial with unclear terms and dubious efficacy.
Dear Miss Fairfax prints a reader letter from a 22 year old man engaged to a 38 year old woman. He earns 23 a week and cannot afford living expenses or housekeeping. The adviser suggests delaying marriage until able to support a home and questions readiness and age, noting concerns about housekeeping ability.
A 19th century beauty tip extols steam to soften blackheads, with hot towels and cold cream, repeated thrice for a refreshed complexion. The piece includes admonitions on restraint and kindness, advising thoughtful responses over impulsive actions and noting the value of silent restraint. Copyright 1832, by the Dally Mailer.
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