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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1905

Page

29

The Coroner Probes a Wife’s Death in a Dark House

Coroner Z questions Mr. Jeffrey about the Moore house deaths after a tragic night. Jeffrey defends his innocence while hints of another presence linger. A tense inquest scene ends with the promise of the investigation continuing.

Moore House Mr. Jeffrey Mesg David Moore Moore Mr. Moore Serted House Jeffrey Rock Creek

Bon Ton Restaurant Quick Lunch Delights at 318 East Houston

The Bon Ton Restaurant offers fast service and satisfying meals including oysters on the half shell and home made bread. Owner H Magendie promises dainty, pleasant lunches at 318 East Houston Street with an emphasis on quick, enjoyable dining.

BON Ton East Houston Street Magendie

W. W. Walling Lawyer Advertises Practice

W. W. Walling, lawyer, offers services in all state and federal courts. Office at 6 Crocked Street Beth any time by calling 1349. Also invites a drive and lists phone 212 for contact.

W. W. Walling St. Beth

Monarchs for a Day Trachtenfest at Scheessel in Prussia

The New York Tribune describes the annual Trachtenfest of the Plattdeutsch at Scheessel, Prussia, where peasants don lavish ancestral costumes, parade in farm wagons, and perform dances. Women display ornate headpieces and costly gowns, while men sport varied buttons and peacock-like dress. the festival blends pageantry with local traditions and attracts visitors and imperial interest.

Europe Scheessel Prussia Hamburg Bremen Vierland Madcen Esdorf Selfingen Leer Gottrum Apensee Stadthagen Scheesser Sitten Plattdeutsch Country New York Tribune

The Gripping Strain Behind Meissonier’s Battle Paintings

Aged soldiers posed for long, taxing hours to fit Meissonier’s battle scenes. Many collapsed, one claimed he would have preferred a pistol to the brush, and a model boasted of his immortalized limbs as sacrifices to art.

Jeffrey Mr. Jeffrey Meissonier M. Meissonier Monsieur Mele Sonier

Dower and Bride Wealth in Tuscany Custom

The passage describes a Tuscan peasant girl’s dower and household items she brings to marriage. It notes a bed, two or more linen sheets, a wadded coverlet, a cassone, and cash from 50 to 125 dollars. Jewelry includes earrings and pearl or coral necklaces, with richer brides adding a gold chain and watch. A stimatore appraises possessions on stamped paper for the future husband’s family. If childless, the widow returns the dower and leaves.

Tuscany

An Unruffled Statesman from Douglas

In early Massachusetts legislature from Douglas, a plain farmer in a frock faced banter from Boston lawmakers. He answered with tactful humor about the value of homegrown wisdom and the Boston Herald.

Massachusetts Douglas Legislative Hall Boston Boston Herald

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